Post-op 1 week today! Questions....

[brookiebaby81 9]

Hi, I had the sleeve procedure done 1 week ago today.

March 8, my highest weight : 375

April 9, 2014 started pre op 1200 calorie diet

April 21, 2014 started liquid diet

April 23, 2014 had surgery.

Since surgery, a week ago, I have lost 20 pounds. Overall since March 8th, I have lost 35 pounds.

Questions:

1. Is it normal to lose weight so rapidly like this? I'm on a full liquid diet for 2 weeks and then go to puree diet for 2 weeks. Then I can go to soft/solid foods.

2. I can drink a pretty normal amount. Will the major restrictions come once I am able to have actual food in my stomach instead of Water? Sometimes I feel like my stomach should of been cut down more than it is. I hear and see things about people not being able to drink and they have pains and complications, I'm over here like, I don't have a problem swallowing and it doesn't hurt when I drink my Protein Drink which is 8 oz. I do drink it over a 15-20 minute time span so I'm not sure if that has something to do with it.

3. Cravings for real solid foods are strong at times but I power through in fear of causing myself pain or not following my doctors orders.

4. Has anyone entered the pureed portion of the diet and still continue to drop weight rapidly?

Thank you for checking out my post and any input you may have to offer!

Brooke

[Abry 28]

I was the same way I lost a lot the first two weeks and yes I was able to drink freely and without any pain or to much restriction! I also thought that maybe my sleeve might be to big! but NO I feel the restiction now on soft foods after a couple of bites and yes my wieght stalled for a week and now it is coming off fast again I love the way I feel I have been so luck to not have complications!!

I also felt the need for solids when on liquids but now I have to stop and make my self eat. My energy level is great and I have droped almost 3 pant sizes!! Keep up the good work!!!!

[chrisciampo 1]

<p>Hi, I had the sleeve procedure done 1 week ago today.</p> <p> </p> <p>March 8, my highest weight : 375</p> <p>April 9, 2014 started pre op 1200 calorie diet</p> <p>April 21, 2014 started liquid diet</p> <p>April 23, 2014 had surgery.</p> <p> </p> <p>Since surgery, a week ago, I have lost 20 pounds. Overall since March 8th, I have lost 35 pounds.</p> <p> </p> <p>Questions:</p> <p> </p> <p>1. Is it normal to lose weight so rapidly like this? I'm on a full liquid diet for 2 weeks and then go to puree diet for 2 weeks. Then I can go to soft/solid foods.</p> <p> </p> <p>2. I can drink a pretty normal amount. Will the major restrictions come once I am able to have actual food in my stomach instead of Water? Sometimes I feel like my stomach should of been cut down more than it is. I hear and see things about people not being able to drink and they have pains and complications, I'm over here like, I don't have a problem swallowing and it doesn't hurt when I drink my Protein drink which is 8 oz. I do drink it over a 15-20 minute time span so I'm not sure if that has something to do with it.</p> <p> </p> <p>3. Cravings for real solid foods are strong at times but I power through in fear of causing myself pain or not following my doctors orders.</p> <p> </p> <p>4. Has anyone entered the pureed portion of the diet and still continue to drop weight rapidly?</p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you for checking out my post and any input you may have to offer!</p> <p> </p> <p>Brooke</p>

Hi Brooke,

I am 9 days out from surgery, and I too have questions.

I haven't lost but 2 lbs since my surgery. Total weight loss of 17.5 lbs. total in 3 weeks (2 weeks pre-op). Kinda concerned that the weight doesn't seem to be coming off as fast as I thought it would. My BMI was at 30 when I had the surgery and my weight was 177. I am walking everyday. I am hoping when I get back to work next week that the weight will begin to fall off. I am only having very liquid foods and Protein drinks until next week. Then on to soft puréed foods. No complications as far as drinking anything either. But I am careful about how much over what time period. I too am afraid to not follow the drs. orders. I guess I am just looking for support and would appreciate all offered.

Christina

[The Laughing Cat 54]

Hello Brookie,

Like you I lost weight quickly the first week. As I have been moving through the diet phases that loss has slowed to 3 lbs a week, 5 weeks out. I'll take that!! I've had no restriction to liquids since the start but when I got to soft food I found my skinny tummy is full after 1/2 a cup of food. I craved some foods early on however that has gone away since I have so many choices of what to eat. (always Protein first).

I expect my rate of weight loss to slow as I continue in this lifestyle. Getting exercise is now something important to me. Remember it's not all about the numbers.

Best of luck.

[Mississippi Girl 124]

i had my surrey on 3/10. i lost 10 pounds really fast then was on a five week stall. i was so worried that something was wrong. Finally, I am losing again. I have lost a total of 20 pounds which I will gladly take. Praying I don't hit another stall anytime soon. I, too, can drink without a problem. I feel that's a blessing. good luck to all of you.

Mississippi Girl!

[Bob2013 326]

<p>Hi, I had the sleeve procedure done 1 week ago today.</p> <p> </p> <p>March 8, my highest weight : 375</p> <p>April 9, 2014 started pre op 1200 calorie diet</p> <p>April 21, 2014 started liquid diet</p> <p>April 23, 2014 had surgery.</p> <p> </p> <p>Since surgery, a week ago, I have lost 20 pounds. Overall since March 8th, I have lost 35 pounds.</p> <p> </p> <p>Questions:</p> <p> </p> <p>1. Is it normal to lose weight so rapidly like this? I'm on a full liquid diet for 2 weeks and then go to puree diet for 2 weeks. Then I can go to soft/solid foods.</p> <p> </p> <p>2. I can drink a pretty normal amount. Will the major restrictions come once I am able to have actual food in my stomach instead of Water? Sometimes I feel like my stomach should of been cut down more than it is. I hear and see things about people not being able to drink and they have pains and complications, I'm over here like, I don't have a problem swallowing and it doesn't hurt when I drink my Protein drink which is 8 oz. I do drink it over a 15-20 minute time span so I'm not sure if that has something to do with it.</p> <p> </p> <p>3. Cravings for real solid foods are strong at times but I power through in fear of causing myself pain or not following my doctors orders.</p> <p> </p> <p>4. Has anyone entered the pureed portion of the diet and still continue to drop weight rapidly?</p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you for checking out my post and any input you may have to offer!</p> <p> </p> <p>Brooke</p>

Hi Brooke,

I am 9 days out from surgery, and I too have questions.

I haven't lost but 2 lbs since my surgery. Total weight loss of 17.5 lbs. total in 3 weeks (2 weeks pre-op). Kinda concerned that the weight doesn't seem to be coming off as fast as I thought it would. My BMI was at 30 when I had the surgery and my weight was 177. I am walking everyday. I am hoping when I get back to work next week that the weight will begin to fall off. I am only having very liquid foods and Protein drinks until next week. Then on to soft puréed foods. No complications as far as drinking anything either. But I am careful about how much over what time period. I too am afraid to not follow the drs. orders. I guess I am just looking for support and would appreciate all offered.

Christina

With a BMI of 30 your loss is going to be slow. Generally the bigger you are the faster the initial weight loss.

[brookiebaby81 9]

I would agree that the bigger you are or the higher you BMI is the quicker the weight comes off. At first anyway.

Thank you so much for all of your replies! I greatly appreciate it!