Hi all,

I had my surgery on 3/22/16. Came out 12lbs heavier due to fluids. Once I came home ????, the lbs began to melt off. Ive gone from 299 to 270 in 9 days. My question is……. Is this too fast or is this normal before the first post op appointment? I still have another week before the appointment. Just want to make sure I'm doing everything correct.

The best advice I can give you is that as long as you are staying hydrated by getting in all of your fluids and are getting in all of your Protein, I wouldn't worry about the numbers on the scale. You are undergoing a tremendous amount of fluctuations right now: fluids, swelling from surgery, healing, hormone fluctuations, etc. Just stay the course and follow your post-op program.

I lost rapidly at first but I also have a lot of Fluid in my legs from lymphedema.

Since you have a follow-up appointment soon they will let you know if you need to deviate from the plan.

Thank you. I wasn't sure what to think at this stage. You hear so many stories and others on their journey. I wasn't sure if I was doing this correctly. I am following the diet stages given.

I was sleeved 3/22 too..sw 248. I've only lOst 6lbs. I just had my first Dr follow up. Said I had a lot of fluids in surgery...

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I am right now in my 1 week post op appt just got on the scale. When I was weighed during preop on 3/21 I weighed in at 352 today I am 329 I was like what!!!! That's too much too fast so now waiting on the Doctor to come in. I don't want to lose fast then stall later.

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I was sleeved on 3/24, I still have some swelling and a little bloating. I've only lost 10 lbs. I'm having to 1% milk for my Protein because the shakes make me sick. But I'm a big Water drinker, have been for years. I also have a physical therapist and home health nurse that checks on me as my surgeon requires.

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Ok, so you are like me. Scared of losing it too fast and stalling later when its time to really put in the work to lose the weight. I took 3 weeks off to heal and get use to my new way of life.

Ok, so you are like me. Scared of losing it too fast and stalling later when its time to really put in the work to lose the weight. I took 3 weeks off to heal and get use to my new way of life.

Yes exactly

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Me too, I took off 3 weeks I have a job that requires me to constantly be on the move so wanted all my energy stored back up. My Dr told me I was right on track only thing is I need to somehow through my swollen belly get in 80g of Protein I was like doc really between sipping Water and Protein shake I can barely finish a BLT of water in a day.

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I am right now in my 1 week post op appt just got on the scale. When I was weighed during preop on 3/21 I weighed in at 352 today I am 329 I was like what!!!! That's too much too fast so now waiting on the Doctor to come in. I don't want to lose fast then stall later.

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We all stall. It's not something to be afraid of. None of us lose at a constant or steady rate. Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight.

Please don't get into the mindset that your rate of loss is something to be micromanaged.

Just follow your program. The rate of loss is something you need to trust to the process.

Embrace the Stall!

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Me too, I took off 3 weeks I have a job that requires me to constantly be on the move so wanted all my energy stored back up. My Dr told me I was right on track only thing is I need to somehow through my swollen belly get in 80g of Protein I was like doc really between sipping Water and Protein shake I can barely finish a BLT of water in a day.

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Right! I just ordered this sports bottle that actually peep to remind me to drink water. Should be here Friday. Called myhydrate . heard great reviews. It sings a jingle when you drink your 64oz, and reset each morning. Can't wait to try it out!