Day 10 post op - scale did not go down

[michellc 2]

My scale has gone down every day after surgery I stepped on it today after day 10 and it did not and I barely had much to drink the day before. I drank about 8 ounces total thru-out the day of Activia drinkable yogurt, it does have a bit more of the carbs and sugar's then I would normally intake, but I barely had any Protein that day so I figured I would be okay. I know it sounds ridiculous to be upset but I feel like I'm literally drinking nothing other then sips.

[bubbles2015 30]

I have been having trouble too, I was told to stay away from the scale because weighing yourself every day willmake you crazy. I had surgery the 23rd of Feb. and lost 20 pounds super fast but then, I stopped losing and have been the same for a week. I eat about 500 calories a day and feel it should be shedding so fast, look at other posts, I think we may be normal... dang it! hang in there, Im trying too. Just dont want to regret too much.

[foreversleeved08 74]

My scale has gone down every day after surgery I stepped on it today after day 10 and it did not and I barely had much to drink the day before. I drank about 8 ounces total thru-out the day of Activia drinkable yogurt, it does have a bit more of the carbs and sugar's then I would normally intake, but I barely had any Protein that day so I figured I would be okay. I know it sounds ridiculous to be upset but I feel like I'm literally drinking nothing other then sips.

Don't be afraid of Protein out of fear of gaining wait, the rules are there for a reason. Hit Water and protein goals, limit carbs and stay away as much as you can from sugar. Step away from the scale a bit and concentrate on consuming what your body needs. It will pay off maybe get a little more exercise in? you are on day 10, you have to be okay with the scale not moving everyday, because losing everyday is just not a realistic goal for our bodies (as much as I wish it was)

Keep the end goal in mind and stay with it! ❤️

[MLP70 13]

I lost 14 pounds in the first 1 1/2 weeks after surgery. Then I stalled until week 4 1/2. I lost tons of inches during that time. My stall finally broke today. It is common to stall. You're body is going through a huge change.

[Veronica Page 488]

Don't weight yourself everyday. Just once and while and you need Protein especially lean protein. When you are in-taking so lil the sugar and carbs could work against you and you don't even realize it. It will move and you will see progress again but SUPER important to get that protein and Water in, Water taste bad drink anything sugar free and carbonation free, Good luck.

Edited March 22, 2015 by Veronica Page

[JamieLogical 8,684]

You should be prioritizing liquids and Protein over everything else. Especially over the scale. You had major surgery and need Water and protein to LIVE. Your health and life are a stake. If you are sacrificing water and protein to see the numbers on the scale go down faster, you are going to pay for that long term when you end up in the hospital for dehydration or become very ill due to low protein intake.

[ProjectMe 909]

@@michellc Meeting your Protein requirement is a must for the following reasons:

Proteins help with Metabolism, digestion, replication of DNA, hair/skin/nails, immune system.

And liquids are a given for lasting health. Sacrificing one or the other is a recipe for a very unhealthy body...to the point where you will care less that your thin because you'll feel so sickly.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Agree with everything said. Additionally if your body does not get the Protein it needs, guess what? It starts taking Protein from other areas. Know what else needs protein to grow? hair & nails. Hair loss is already quite common, but not getting in your protein is a sure fire way to exacerbate that. Do your best to build up to taking in a minimum of 60gms of protein each day and a minimum of 64 ounces of fluids.

[gresau1 10]

I am 4 days post op and weigh 10 pounds more than I did on surgery day. How is this possible?!?!?! I am following the plan to the letter. I should be losing. Also, I have not had a bowel movement since before surgery. Should I be worried?

[ProjectMe 909]

@@gresau1 Completely normal. They pump you ful of fluids while you are in the hospital which accounts for the temporary weigh gain. Regarding the bowels slowing down...that is due to the pain meds, anesthesia & undergoing a traumatic procedure. I regularly took milk of magnesia to get my system moving. You are doing great! Not to worry, you are going to see a loss soon!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I am 4 days post op and weigh 10 pounds more than I did on surgery day. How is this possible?!?!?! I am following the plan to the letter. I should be losing. Also, I have not had a bowel movement since before surgery. Should I be worried?

You may very well literally be full of sh*t. Don't worry. For some people it takes a while to get the bowels moving. My doctor starts his patients on a stool softener day 1. The pain meds and anesthesia can cause Constipation. Some people also retain Fluid from the IV they received in the hospital. If you don't go within the first week you may want to speak with your doctor about taking something before the constipation gets uncomfortable. Also walking as much as possible and sipping your Water and/or Protein shakes will help.

[uni2424 48]

I have been stalled for a week also! I walked 5 miles each day over the weekend and have been tracking my food and activity! I wake in the morning with this nice flat stomach (I mean as flat as it can be for my weight) but as soon as a I eat or drink I bloat immediately! The frustrating part is when people ask you how much you have lost and you are still at the same loss as the last time they asked. Then you immediately feel stress or judgment, like why would you go through this if you are not losing! That is my internal voice and that voice got me fat so I am trying to bury it!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Stop feeling that you have to tell people how much you've lost. I now simply say, "quite a bit" or "I'm working hard." The number is going to change and at some point stop or slow down. I don't want the only conversation to be about my weight.

Edited March 23, 2015 by BLERDgirl

[blondebomb 580]

Stop feeling that you have to tell people how much you've lost. I now simply say, quite a bit or I'm working hard. The number is going to change and at some point shop or slow down. I don't want the only conversation to be about my weight.

when that subject comes up i instantly reply now its not up for conversation im nice about it (as much as possible ????) lets talk about something else..i don't bring up # at all..i was asked over and over Sunday and i was screaming in my head and telling myself just smile and i kept saying yea I'm working on it! I've even said when I'm asked lost a 5th grader! Had someone ask me if i had bypass i said no..no bypass! Geeeez..nonstop

[blondebomb 580]

Btw..i gained 8 pds in the 2 days i was in hospital..i said tge same thing.."what the heck"! Fluids, drugs , etc..it'll come off!