Hey everyone,

I have only 2.5 lbs a week since surgery (even the first week). I have read the average is 5-15. I know that is still good to lose 2.5 but I'm confused because it's not as much as I thought. Let me also say this is only week 2. Did anyone have slow weight loss at the beginning?

Hey everyone, I have only 2.5 lbs a week since surgery (even the first week). I have read the average is 5-15. I know that is still good to lose 2.5 but I'm confused because it's not as much as I thought. Let me also say this is only week 2. Did anyone have slow weight loss at the beginning?

Think of it this way...you are losing weight and you will continue to lose weight instead of losing no weight. The question is are you meeting your protein intake? Are you eating what your surgeon as planned for you? Are you taking your vitamins? Since my 10 day preop diet and having my surgery on march 31, which in total is almost 7.5 weeks, I have lost 34 pounds which is about 3-4 pounds a week on an average. I don't fret about it but make sure I stick to my diet. Also keep in mind everyone loses weight differently. So hang in there...you will get to your goal. Best of luck!

meledl,

Do NOT be discouraged at all!!! I only lost a few pounds right after surgery too; but, I kept losing steadily (sometimes 1 lb/wk, sometimes 4 lb/wk, sometimes no change!) but, overall...I have lost 75 pounds and am at my (1st) goal weight, at a year-and-a-half out! I think I have less sagging skin and other signs of "dramatic" weight loss than many people I have seen.

Make sure to get Protein, Vitamins, Water. Follow doctor's orders - which they usually don't care if you lose for 3-6 months while you're healing....the weight will come off. Slow and steady wins the race!!!! LOL

You will never have an average weight loss every week. Like said above, it may be 1 lb, 3 lbs, or none. I remember in the beginning that I had a stall for almost 3 weeks. I wasnt getting enough calories and I think my body thought I was in starvation mode. The important thing is get your Protein in, Water and follow Drs instructions. It will come off. Sometimes you are losing inches instead of weight. Take your measurements to follow that too. Enjoy the ride. I am starting to run out of clothes. Lol

I am also slow on the weight loss.. but I've noticed that I am losing inches. Don't get on the scale everyday. . The weight will come off. Best of luck

I totally agree with the comment about the scale. Once a week is often enough. You don't want to get discouraged for no reason at all. Inches are great.

I'm experiencing the exact same issue at 7 weeks out. You're only 2 weeks out which means you're probably still retaining IV fluids & air from surgery. The 1st month I lost 13.5 lbs. So far the last month I've only lost 3 lbs. I know that it will happen for me eventually & it will for you. Try only weighing once a month to keep from driving yourself crazy. Just like someone said earlier, slow and steady wins the race.

I am 4 months out and lost slowly since the start. But it's still coming off. Slowly but surely. That's what is important. It took me years to get the size I was so I'm okay with it being slow.

It's been very slow for me even though I can't eat but 2 to 4oz every 6 hours or I will throw-up. I wonder if my pouch will ever heal? I'm so tried of throwing up.

I agree with all the other folks that are a bit further out....don't worry about the weight loss...it WILL happen, I promise!! I am about 18 months out now and I really didn't have that much loss at any one time...but it slowly does come off. 1) eat/drink what your surgeon says 2) try VERY HARD not to eat anything too soon...and try very hard to NOT throw up...it is very hard on your surgical site and it can stretch your pouch to a size you won't want later on. 3) Don't weigh yourself more than 1-2 X per week (at most)...you will make yourself crazy. 4) Don't get consumed with weight loss, food or the scale...just go about your life and you will be down a few sizes in no time. Let your body heal then let the surgery do it's job...it will...all you have to do it follow instructions.

It's been very slow for me even though I can't eat but 2 to 4oz every 6 hours or I will throw-up. I wonder if my pouch will ever heal? I'm so tried of throwing up.

Well I am no longer nausated and I've stop vomiting, but I haven't lost any more weight I am eating right around 1000 cal a day or less so I will see my doctor on wed. and hope for the best.