Weight loss in first 3 weeks post op

[JM1997 3]

Wondering how much weight everybody had lost post op 3 weeks. My husband lost 40 pounds. Including the 1-week pre-op. Is this normal or too much? Going to see surgeon today.

[LSF 264]

He will probably hit a stall for a couple of weeks

[Tamsboyd 40]

At 3 weeks I had only lost 15 lbs

[LisaDomalewski 79]

I lost 27 pounds pre op diet plus post op. The more you weigh the more you will lose.

[JamieLogical 8,684]

Everyone loses at different paces. So it's impossible to compare one to another. If his surgeon is not distressed about his rate of loss, then that's all that really matters. I lost 11.2 pounds in my first 3 weeks. But. like I said, everyone is different. It can depend on age, gender, starting weight, how much weight was lost prior to surgery, genetics, recover time.... It really is impossible to predict. His surgeon will know best.

[laurenella82 625]

I lost 23 lbs in my first 2 weeks then nothing for about 4.5 weeks. Got a little down and gained 5 pounds. I've since lost it but stalled again. Clothing size has changed a lot though.

[JM1997 3]

Thanks all. I'm thinking he will stall once he starts the 2nd stage diet today. In total he has lost 40 pounds now and feels great. Walking everyday about 3 miles. His surgery was 4/10/15 and he had minor complications afterwards (dehydration and gout). So this is a huge accomplishment and honestly I'm in awe how well he is doing. This is really a great place to go for info. My hubby is not so much into reading the blogs so I do all the research. God Bless you all and good luck!

[JamieLogical 8,684]

Thanks all. I'm thinking he will stall once he starts the 2nd stage diet today. In total he has lost 40 pounds now and feels great. Walking everyday about 3 miles. His surgery was 4/10/15 and he had minor complications afterwards (dehydration and gout). So this is a huge accomplishment and honestly I'm in awe how well he is doing. This is really a great place to go for info. My hubby is not so much into reading the blogs so I do all the research. God Bless you all and good luck!

Sounds like he's doing a bit better then? Last time you posted it sounded like he was in the depression/regret phase, which most of us go through the first couple of weeks post-op. He will definitely start feeling more like himself again as he progresses through the food stages, is able to get more calories in, and is able to eat more "real" foods.

[JM1997 3]

So much better thank you. He still

gets tired but as soon as he was able to walk and feel human he immediately felt better mentally.

Edited April 24, 2015 by JM1997