My first week post op I had lost 16 pounds, I was so excited! Today I had my 3 week post op appointment and I am up 1 pound. What the heck!! How did I not lose weight in 2 weeks and actually gain a pound?! I'm exercising and eating what I should be. Anyone else go through periods like this?

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Yes, I am going though it now. I am at week 3 and hit a stand still. It's because your body is getting used to having less. I have heard from several people you will then begin to lose more once the body adjusts.

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Hi, did u start exercising. Any sugar intake?

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Completely normal. Here's why:

However, when the body stays in a caloric deficit state the body starts to realize that this is not a short-term problem. Then the body starts mobilizing fat from adipose tissue and burning fat for energy. But the body also realizes that fat can't be used for short bursts of energy. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, and rebuilding the glycogen stores. As it puts back the 2 lbs. of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs. of Water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though the patient might still be losing energy content to their body, the weight will not go down or it might even gain for a while as the retention of water dissolves the glycogen that is being reformed and stored

It's very common. Your body is adjusting. Your weight can fluctuate. It could be water retention, your period, constipation... Be sure you are meeting protein and water goals and you will be fine!

Yes I have been walking 30 minutes up to an hour at least 5 days a week. And no sugar or carbs, all Protein.

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Completely normal. Here's why:

However, when the body stays in a caloric deficit state the body starts to realize that this is not a short-term problem. Then the body starts mobilizing fat from adipose tissue and burning fat for energy. But the body also realizes that fat can't be used for short bursts of energy. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, and rebuilding the glycogen stores. As it puts back the 2 lbs. of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs. of Water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though the patient might still be losing energy content to their body, the weight will not go down or it might even gain for a while as the retention of water dissolves the glycogen that is being reformed and stored

Wow you sure know your stuff! Thank you for the explanation! It makes sense, wish my Dr would have explained it to me like you just did. Thank you, I appreciate it!

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It's very common. Your body is adjusting. Your weight can fluctuate. It could be Water retention, your period, constipation... Be sure you are meeting Protein and water goals and you will be fine!

Thank you! I definitely need to work on getting in more protein.

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I am going through the same thing as well I'm 3weeks post op and i have gained 1lb. My surgeon said that I will not see the schedule move in the next two weeks but I will still be losing fat he said that at this stage my body will be retaining Fluid.

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