So I just got back from my two week Post OP appt. I'm only down 10lbs according to their scale. They didn't have my day of surgery weight just last weight of Dr. Visit and I know I weighed more on surgery day but regardless the dr wasn't too happy. I know it is because I am not getting in my Protein. he moved me to regular foods and wants me to eat every two hours. Small meals of protein. Im on a low carb high protein diet. I was so excited this morning because my scale show's 16 lbs down. Way to burst my bubble and feel like a failure!

Sorry, but your doctor is a little off his rocker. 10 pounds is awesome!! And progress is progress. You are by no means a failure. I hope you'll be able to reach your Fluid and Protein goals soon.

Congratulations on your loss, and remember - nobody can make you feel like a failure unless you allow them to.

Success can't be judged two weeks postop. Period.

What specifically was he not happy about, the weight loss amount, or your protein intake being low?

Sorry, but your doctor is a little off his rocker. 10 pounds is awesome!! And progress is progress. You are by no means a failure. I hope you'll be able to reach your fluid and protein goals soon.

I totally agree! 10 pounds is fantastic!

Considering you likely left the hospital about 10 lbs higher than when you entered it due to the IV fluids, I'd call it a success.

Doctor is probably not happy about your Protein intake.

At 2 weeks out the scale at my doctors office showed that I was down 12 lbs since surgery, my doctor seemed thrilled with that. You've lost a great amount of weight so far. Just stay on your plan and it'll come off when it's ready.

I gained 12 pounds in the hospital from IV fluids. It took me two weeks to lose that, and the I hit the dreaded third week stall. I was nearly a month out before my weight drop was noticeable. Hang in there, kiddo. I agree - progress is progress.

Sometimes we just trust the process and try to forget the old diet rules of weighing X instead of y.....

So long as the scale keeps going down, it is successful and it won't come back. That is super important to remember.

I am a long term veteran and when you get further out, I predict you will be excited to see the scale keep going down. And no gain....

What specifically was he not happy about, the weight loss amount, or your Protein intake being low?

I think with the protein intake. I think that is why he put me on solid foods and told me to eat every two hours and for it to be some type of protein. He said every hour I should be concentrating on something. One hour drinking my Water. the next hour getting my protein in. make it a routine.

THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!! for the encouragement! I needed it!

I believe I was only down 11lbs at 14 days post op. Right after surgery many people gain weight at first and then once your body adjusts the weight starts to come off. Others drop very quickly right after surgery. Slow and steady like the hare! Before you know it, you'll be close to or at goal ????

What specifically was he not happy about, the weight loss amount, or your Protein intake being low?

I think with the protein intake. I think that is why he put me on solid foods and told me to eat every two hours and for it to be some type of protein. He said every hour I should be concentrating on something. One hour drinking my Water. the next hour getting my protein in. make it a routine.

That sounds like great advice.

I know it's hard to wrap our heads around right after surgery, but making sure we are eating and drinking enough rather than the numbers on the scale should become our primary focus.

I had an issue with getting protein in at the beginning I am almost 4 weeks out and I am finally getting in full protein. I eat breakfast and then 2 hours later have protein shake and then 2 hours later lunch and then 2 hours later a shake. I just keep repeating that.

I am 25 pounds down 2week follow up was today I have a hard time with the protein and water any help

You are doing great! Just think if you averaged 5 lbs a week!!! You'd be at your goal weight in no time!

Be proud of yourself!!!