Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

How much weight loss first 3wks



Recommended Posts

Everyone is different, so answers will vary.

It's all going to depend on your starting weight (the more you weigh, the more you will lose at first), age, whether you retain Water, etc....

I've seen people GAIN weight home from the hospital because of all the Fluid retention.

I've seen people lose anywhere from 10-25 pounds the first 3 weeks. I think I'd lost 15. Like I said, it varies so much for so many reasons.

Also, expect a stall soon after (usually starts around the 3rd or 4th week) Just the body taking a break after the quick weight loss. Then you will stabilize to a normal rate of loss of about 2-4 pounds a week.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

No clue, I stayed off the scale entirely for the first few months except for weigh-ins at my doctor's office. So I didn't get on the scale until a month post-op (my surgeon doesn't weigh people at 2 week follow-up because that information is not meaningful). So, I was completely free from worry as to how much I was losing or how fast or was I having a stall. All I had to focus on was how well I was following my medical team's plan -- and that's all any of us really can control anyway.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My understanding is 20lbs, give or take 5lbs. It depends on the patient though, as there are a lot of different factors at play.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

No clue, I stayed off the scale entirely for the first few months except for weigh-ins at my doctor's office. So I didn't get on the scale until a month post-op (my surgeon doesn't weigh people at 2 week follow-up because that information is not meaningful). So, I was completely free from worry as to how much I was losing or how fast or was I having a stall. All I had to focus on was how well I was following my medical team's plan -- and that's all any of us really can control anyway.

I'm not a scale person either. I rather just stick to plan and go to a department store pick a pair of jeans. Of course a size 2 smaller than i started and abracadabra they fit!!!! And repeat.... after a few dress sizes down then I'll re scale. Just until I get to a goal weight and maintaining :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I lost 20 pounds in the first 3 weeks post op then had a 10 day stall. So weeks 3 and 4 were a 20 pound loss :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

No clue, I stayed off the scale entirely for the first few months except for weigh-ins at my doctor's office. So I didn't get on the scale until a month post-op (my surgeon doesn't weigh people at 2 week follow-up because that information is not meaningful). So, I was completely free from worry as to how much I was losing or how fast or was I having a stall. All I had to focus on was how well I was following my medical team's plan -- and that's all any of us really can control anyway.

That does't really answer the question that OP had. I don't agree that weighing once a month is the best solution for everyone. For me personally this is how I regained after the lap band failure I had. I stopped weighing daily and was able to trick myself into thinking I could "make up" my cheats before my next weigh -in. Now I am back to daily weighing and losing.

OP - I lost about 19-20lbs . Stalled after that for about 2 weeks and then resumed at 1 1/2 to 2 lbs per week. and now almost 25 lbs down

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I've lost 30lbs. So far but like everyone said you hit a stall I am currently 278.4 weight on the day of surgery was 309.2 I'm 4 days into my stall???? but I know I will start losing weight again

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm 10 weeks post op and down 77lbs.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wednesday will be 3 weeks for me, i have lost 16 lbs so far, but most of that was in the first 10 days, loss has slowed down. So i guess i will be about 17-18 down. I was hoping to lose a bit more, but i will take every lb i get.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sleeved on the 29th and have lost 15-20lbs...not sure of my starting weight...I think I was around 213 and now 193....

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was sleeved July 20th, I am officially today 4 weeks post-op. I lost 12 pounds the first 2 weeks then I hit the dreaded stall. Which I hear is very normal. I was in a stall for the past 2 weeks. I have finally broken that stall. I actually gained 2 pounds now that is gone and I am loosing again. I guess this is fairly common in the beginning so don't worry about it if it happens to you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Today was my Week 3 weigh-in and I'm down 23 lbs.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • ChunkCat

      I have no clue where to upload this, so I'll put it here. This is pre-op vs the morning of my 6 month appointment! In office I weight 232, that's 88 lbs down since my highest weight, 75 lbs since my surgery weight! I can't believe this jacket fit... I am smaller now than the last time I was this size which the surgeon found really amusing. He's happy with where I am in my weight loss and estimates I'll be around 200 lbs by my 1 year anniversary! My lowest weight as an adult is 195, so that's pretty damn exciting to think I'll be near that at a year. Everything from there will be unknown territory!!

      · 3 replies
      1. AmberFL

        You look amazing!!! 😻 you have been killing it!

      2. NickelChip

        Congratulations! You're making excellent progress and looking amazing!

      3. BabySpoons

        So proud of you Cat. Getting into those smaller size clothes is half the fun isn't it?. Keep up the good work!!!!

    • BeanitoDiego

      I changed my profile image to a molecule of protein. Why? Because I am certain that it saved my life.
      · 1 reply
      1. BabySpoons

        That's brilliant! You've done amazing!! I should probably think about changing my profile picture at some point. Mine is the doll from Squid Games. Ironically the whole premise of the show is about dodging death. We've both done that...

    • eclarke

      Two years out. Lost 120 , regained 5 lbs. Recently has a bout of Norovirus, lost 7 pounds in two days. Now my stomach feels like it did right after my surgery. Sore, sensitive to even water.  Anyone out there have a similar experience?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 1 reply
      1. kezbeth

        I may have to have gall bladder surgery during my weight loss surgery. Not thrilled about it either but do not want 2 recovery times. Just want it over with.

        Thanks for your post. I may need to rethink my decision... :(

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×