8 days post-op, no weight loss and I can eat without pain

[NovaL 41]

Eating solid foods early can actually do something to your system if you eat them early, when later on when you can eat anything, you might not be as to tolerate it anymore. Just advice, keep following by the diets all the way through

Even if you can handle it.

Absolutely. My hospital starts the puréed diet at 11 days. All my foods are puréed or according to the guidelines of what I am able to have and that's only one meal a day, the rest are liquids. So not based on my toleration I went through everything with the nutritionist what I'm having etc. Including Protein Shakes and puréed Soups and apparently fine. Just different methods, some people do start puréed foods after a week though so just going off my program. I am on this for 3 1/2 weeks then soft foods.

[Marissa Menditto 16]

Yeah I'm on liquids for 2 weeks then pureed for 1 and soft for 1 then solids

[NovaL 41]

So in total you do 4 weeks? That's seems far more bearable, in total I'm doing 3 months of post op dieting but loving the energy so it's all good.

[etab4life 10]

So in total you do 4 weeks? That's seems far more bearable, in total I'm doing 3 months of post op dieting but loving the energy so it's all good.

Mine is a 3 month diet as well. 4 weeks is definitely more bearable! I'm 13 days post op today and this morning I heard my stomach growl! But I still wasn't hungry! As I mentioned before, my tolerance for soft foods is very good. So, i started chewing on more soft foods (crab meat, yogurts, sweet potatoes etc). I have lost about 5lbs post surgery but I've lost a very noticeable amount of inches in my waist and my upper body area. My face has really thinned out as well. I'm not really stressing about the number-it will go down with time. I just want to be healthy and not malnourished in the long run. It's hard to even remember to eat! And I'm still struggling with getting all of my fluids in. It's a work in progress! I feel great though!

[Marissa Menditto 16]

Yeah that's all they said for I was shocked that it was that short of time.

[NovaL 41]

So in total you do 4 weeks? That's seems far more bearable, in total I'm doing 3 months of post op dieting but loving the energy so it's all good.

Mine is a 3 month diet as well. 4 weeks is definitely more bearable! I'm 13 days post op today and this morning I heard my stomach growl! But I still wasn't hungry! As I mentioned before, my tolerance for soft foods is very good. So, i started chewing on more soft foods (crab meat, yogurts, sweet potatoes etc). I have lost about 5lbs post surgery but I've lost a very noticeable amount of inches in my waist and my upper body area. My face has really thinned out as well. I'm not really stressing about the number-it will go down with time. I just want to be healthy and not malnourished in the long run. It's hard to even remember to eat! And I'm still struggling with getting all of my fluids in. It's a work in progress! I feel great though!

Yes stomach noises!!! My NUT said the stomach noises mean our stomachs are cleaning themselves and I don't think I've actually had real hunger, more mental, no growling due to hunger only cleaning! Yes the number does not matter! Physically I have changed drastically! Jeans are getting looser, roundness in my face too has gone down. I think being scale obsessed will hurt more and I did read that one, your body can be changing the fat into muscle with all the Protein and two, tightening and toning up; either way there is loss in inches, dress sizes and FAT! Definitely feel great too!

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

So in total you do 4 weeks? That's seems far more bearable, in total I'm doing 3 months of post op dieting but loving the energy so it's all good.

Mine is a 3 month diet as well. 4 weeks is definitely more bearable! I'm 13 days post op today and this morning I heard my stomach growl! But I still wasn't hungry! As I mentioned before, my tolerance for soft foods is very good. So, i started chewing on more soft foods (crab meat, yogurts, sweet potatoes etc). I have lost about 5lbs post surgery but I've lost a very noticeable amount of inches in my waist and my upper body area. My face has really thinned out as well. I'm not really stressing about the number-it will go down with time. I just want to be healthy and not malnourished in the long run. It's hard to even remember to eat! And I'm still struggling with getting all of my fluids in. It's a work in progress! I feel great though!

Yes stomach noises!!! My NUT said the stomach noises mean our stomachs are cleaning themselves and I don't think I've actually had real hunger, more mental, no growling due to hunger only cleaning! Yes the number does not matter! Physically I have changed drastically! Jeans are getting looser, roundness in my face too has gone down. I think being scale obsessed will hurt more and I did read that one, your body can be changing the fat into muscle with all the Protein and two, tightening and toning up; either way there is loss in inches, dress sizes and FAT! Definitely feel great too!

I am like you.I don't believe in weighing myself obsessively.I know I am losing ...it shows in my face etc...but for me to obsess over every pound is not cool for me.It will discourage me.

[NovaL 41]

Exactly! Weighing yourself everyday sometimes is just a stretch. You just know it's working because of the changes in the amount you're eating.

[BlueBongo 52]

Thank you so much for posting. I just had my surgery yesterday and though I am not super concerned about the weight loss I am so appreciative of everyone sharing their experiences on here.... it has made this whole adventure SOOOO much easier all around. I hope you do continue to drop as you go and I wish you the very best!!!!

[Klolojadie 46]

In my first 10 days after RNY I had gained 10lbs! And that is on calories only from Protein Shakes (approx 300 cal per day) BUT I wasn't getting enough Water so I was retaining water like crazy. In the beginning I also sort of felt like maybe they didn't really do the bypass. I couldn't get all of that water down though, but when I started transitioning to purees I felt like i could keep eating and eating if I wanted to (luckily I didn't try it) and now that I've been getting some texture I really really feel it. I feel it so much that it's hard to believe how little I'm actually eating and feeling full. Everyone is different in the beginning, but these strange things happen to everyone. My surgeon also had me try to start purees in the first week home. Full liquids and loose purees for 7 days. Every program is different too. Congratulations on your surgery & hope you're feeling great now!

[birdiestofbirds 7]

So, I left the hospital on a Friday, was off pain meds by Saturday, and went to work on Monday. I started the puree for a few days and then moved to very small pieces of food. I am now 17 days out and 20 pounds down. Now, I am at a stall for weight but inches are melting like crazy. I walk about 1 1/2 miles a day, only eat Protein and veggies/fruit, and measure ALL my food. I have 1 Protein Shake a day too. Except for the hospital, I have had no problems with food. I have to obsessively measure my food because I could eat more. I was advised to follow the measurements strictly. My point being,....we are all different. The diet and exercise recommendations along with consistently is the key. I am very happy I am doing so well. I stopped focusing on weight and more on how I feel. It isn't immediate. Keep that in mind. Stay on the path - you can do this!

[etab4life 10]

So, I left the hospital on a Friday, was off pain meds by Saturday, and went to work on Monday. I started the puree for a few days and then moved to very small pieces of food. I am now 17 days out and 20 pounds down. Now, I am at a stall for weight but inches are melting like crazy. I walk about 1 1/2 miles a day, only eat Protein and veggies/fruit, and measure ALL my food. I have 1 Protein Shake a day too. Except for the hospital, I have had no problems with food. I have to obsessively measure my food because I could eat more. I was advised to follow the measurements strictly. My point being,....we are all different. The diet and exercise recommendations along with consistently is the key. I am very happy I am doing so well. I stopped focusing on weight and more on how I feel. It isn't immediate. Keep that in mind. Stay on the path - you can do this!

Thanks for the response! And congrats to you! I'm happy and excited that you are doing well! I'm along the same path you are...eating fruits veggies and small portions! We got this!