So I had my gastric sleeve done on 11/10 last week. It's been exactly one week so far as of today, and I've lost a total of 11 pounds. I weighed myself this morning and I didn't lose anything at all today. am I not getting enough water? Should I be drinking more protein shakes? Shouldn't I be losing weight like crazy right now? I'm so upset I did somethings wrong.

You've lost 11 pounds in one week and you're worried? Don't you think that IS losing weight like crazy?

Relax.

I only lost 17 pounds in 2 months but a lost is a lost, so I'm so grateful that I lost 17 pounds instead of gaining 17 pounds

Thanks guys. I'm just being crazy lol. I guess I was just getting used to losing a pound a day. thanks for the support y'all!

If this is upsetting to you then you have some very unrealistic expectations,

You are not guaranteed to see a loss on the scale every day. I would highly recommend that early in the process that you only weigh at doctor's appointments early in the process. At the very least, try not to weigh more than once a week if your mental state is dictated by the numbers on the scale.

None of us lose at a constant rate, and in the first few weeks after surgery you are dealing with fluids from your IV, swelling, healing, dehydration, etc, etc.

Focus on doing what you are supposed to do: get in all of your Protein and fluids, take your Vitamins and supplements when and as instructed, and exercise when you are cleared (walk as much as you can in the first few weeks). And, stay off the scale.

Stalling is a normal, natural, and necessary part of the weight loss process. One day of no change in the scale is not a stall, but you will experience a stall at about week three.

Embrace the Stall!

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

unrealistic expectations,

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

@@Inner Surfer Girl - glad you posted the link to your earlier thread

i always knew you were aces

upset I did somethings wrong

@@rian_

no bud, i doubt you have done anything wrong so early in the game

give it time - you might screw up later

many newbies think the weight excess will come off yesterday!!!

doesn't work that way

you didn't loose weight one night

you will not wake up one morning with all that weight gone

"God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About IT"

people do loose weight in different time periods

never compare yourself to others

the only thing we have in common is that we are all different!!!

please don't let the scale control your life

that would drive you crazy

i've heard some people weigh themselves before and after they go to bathroom!!!!!!

holy moly!!!! are you kidding me??

relax bud

continue to follow all the rules

you will be a great success

i know you will

good luck

kathy