How much weight did you guys lose in 2wks? Just wondering when I go back to work will it be noticeable

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You're going to get many different answers because there are so any variables as to how much someone loses.

The more you weigh, the more you'll lose at first. "Lighter" weights tend to lose less.

Older patients tend to lose a little slower..

Females tend to lose slower than guys. (Boo!)

Some people lose nothing or even gain because of Fluid retention from the IV.

That being said, a gal who had surgery the same day I did (we walked the halls together in the hospital after surgery) but was younger than I was and much heavier than I was lost 16 pounds the first week, and I lost 8. See how it can vary?

Im almost 2 weeks post op and lost like 14 lbs. I think I'm retaining iv Fluid still and I think I'm eating too much

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I had my surgery on the 8th of this month and I've lost 33 pounds. I'm very surprised by the loss but also am having issues with eating so that might be why. Also I had the Roux-En-Y.

I had mine nov 7th and i lost 18 lbs.

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You will get some real varying answers but for me at two weeks I had lost 13 pounds. I have averaged about a pound a day since my surgery.

I have lost 30 pounds and no one has even noticed a difference so you should be ok.

I have lost 30 pounds and no one has even noticed a difference so you should be ok.

They will notice, if they haven't already. Some people I find are genuinely supportive and encouraging. Some harbor thoughts that we have taken "the easy way out". Boy are they mis-informed. I won't waste my energy trying to educate them. Some literally don't want others to succeed. That is their problem not ours! Surround yourself with positive people.

We must do this for ourselves. When I break the 200 barrier, I will celebrate! My goal is 150 and my stretch goal is 135. I am doing this for me. I encourage you to do the same. When we are healthy and active we can smile at ourselves and know, we succeeded. Not only us, but our family, loved ones and everyone around us gets a benefit from our health and positive outlook! Hang in there!!!

it will vary greatly! Even though I was a very high BMI - I lost NOTHING the first two weeks. Please don't start comparing or stressing about the scale this early out. The first month - just focus on plan and healing. The weight loss will happen but the rate really cannot be predicted.