I am nine days out after surgery and only down two pounds. I lost about 10 by day four, then gained eight in the last few days. I am following guidelines to a tee. Any thoughts?

It's probably just fluid shifting. If your following the plan you will be fine. I would just stay off the scale for awhile or your going to drive yourself nuts. You just had surgery give your body time to adjust and catch up. Try not to weigh for the next two weeks and just concentrate on your fluid intake and recovery. Good luck!

Hi.

First thing, you are only 9 days out. Relax, Breathe and enjoy this new self.

You will finally start noticing a change about 1 to 1.5 months out. I had my surgery on 11/21/14 and have lost 69 pounds. Please do not get discouraged, which I see alot do.

Being only 9 days out your body is still adjusting to the surgery. One thing I can say is make sure you do not eat solid food until your surgeon states. Right now I assume you are only on liquids.

Remember, you have a new "baby" tummy. Treat it just like you would if you were a baby and starting on new foods/liquids.

Again, enjoy this beautiful ride.

Annamarie

Thanks Folks - I'll calm down a bit. As you said, I am still on liquids. Hopefully, If I continue to stick to the plan, I'll see the success you have!

I am nine days out after surgery and only down two pounds. I lost about 10 by day four, then gained eight in the last few days. I am following guidelines to a tee. Any thoughts?

Get off the scale. For another week or two at least, just focus on recovery, not weight loss.

Stay off the scale. Period. Follow your meal plan. Concentrate on protein and water and vitamins and STAY. OFF. THE. SCALE.

Are you drinking a lot of broth? When I had it I noticed I didn't lose, but days I didn't drink it I do lose..I think it's the salt causing water retention.