9 days post surgery questions

[Craig Wildi 68]

Y'all are going to think I am crazy. I'll go ahead and preface my questions and concerns.

I went today, for my post surgery doctors appointment, then attended a short nutrition information session. During the nutrition session, three other people who had surgery the same day as me (December 28), all had lost more weight than myself. I was the lowest weight loss, at 26 pounds, as weighed during my pre-surgery visit and labs on December 23rd. I'm very pleased with that amount of loss, but I wonder if I am doing something wrong, or not doing something right? The only thing I have done differently from my pre-op diet is, take in less fluids, for the obvious reasons, and every day to date it gets easier to get my Water intake goal. I'm exercising daily, and have done so since returning home from the hospital post-op. I walk briskly (2.5 mph, for a half mile to a mile, twice a day). Next week, I am going to begin Water aerobics or fitness swimming, because it has little impact on my knees and back. Also today, I was released to advance to the soft/pureed foods phase for two weeks.

So, what can I be doing differently, adding to, removing, etc from my daily routine, to get my metabolism up, and weight loss up?

Thank you in advance,

Craig

[Emilie.Lancaster 191]

One factor is how heavy were you pre surgery. I am at 1 month tomorrow, and I've only lost 21 or so pounds. At 249.6 on surgery day and 5'11", AND ALL ACTIONS BEING EQUAL, I won't loose as quickly as a person the same Water, height, and calorie intake who starts at 360 lbs. Also, they may be sicker than you, or you may be hanging more muscle than them.

But...

This road leads to madness. You are comparing apples to oranges highway cones.

If you are happy, just keep truckin'.

[shriner37 249]

We all lose at our own pace. To a large extent our individual rate of loss is tied to our underlying health status, muscle mass, starting weight and base metabolism. I know, for example, that I tend to lose a little slower than others who had surgery around the same time. I also tend to stall easier. This is likely due to a lower basal metabolic rate.

For example, at 9 days out I had lost 16 pounds which in comparison would seem to be way worse than your results. However, my loss was just fine for me at that time.

If you read through this site one very common thread is to remind us all not to compare our results to others, but just focus on our own journey and goals. It sounds like you are doing great. I'd say keep up the good work!

Edited January 7, 2016 by shriner37