I had my surgery on Tues. May 29, and was told that I would probably see a weight gain after the hospitalization due to the fluids and the gases. When does weight loss start?

It could start immediately after surgery... or it might not. You really should give yourself the first 6 weeks as a healing period, and not worry about weightloss during that time. If you do lose, consider it a bonus. Also, until you get your first fill, you might also not lose very well, or at all.

Good luck. Take it easy, and don't worry... it'll happen, don't rush it :myscared:

I would say about 5-7 days after being discharged from the hospital. I got on the scale on day 4 after surgery and was shocked to see that I was up 10 pounds! I almost freaked. But I saw a loss every day after that--and yes, I know it's bad, but I weighed myself every day. I was down 14 pounds at my 2 week check up. I am on soft foods now and am allowed to increase as tolerated and I 'might' have lost 3 more pounds---I thought it would have been more due to eating less and exercising, but hey, I've never lost this much weight on a diet in this short of time so I'm happy!

good luck!!!

Amy