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Two weeks post op...how much water weight is there?

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orangesali    0

orangesali
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I'm two weeks and two days out and have just barely lost 5 pounds. I'm not really ever hungry- mostly just mental cravings I think. I've been eating Soup pretty religiously and now added FF plain Greek yogurt and FF/SF pudding, adding in GENEPRO Protein Powder get me to 60g of Protein. On my worst day I'm still eating less than 800 calories. Not sure why more isn't coming off, but my doctor didn't seem too concerned. I've got to believe that it'll come off soon, right?

Note: I did lose 50 pounds pre-surgery but not sure if or how that would affect me post-op.

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suzzzzz    1,005

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Your body doesn't know the difference between pre surgery loss and post surgery loss. What it does know is that it weighs 55 lbs less, a knife cut out 80% of its stomach and then stapled it all together. This is a time for healing and letting your body adjust to so much change. If you keep following your plan, the weight will come off. This us why your doctor isn't concerned and you should not be either. This is a journey so it helps to find ways to enjoy it. I am almost 6 mths out and eat about 800-900 calories a day, but my focus is on Protein, liquids, feeling better, and shopping for smaller clothes in my closet!

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Pam924    84

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I went through the same thing .... lost about 45 pounds before surgery .. came out and had gained 20 .... so devastating .... by the end of my second week I was down three beyond surgery weight .... again .... devastated. One month anniversary yesterday ..... down about another 8 since then. I gotta say .... I'd expected the weight to drop off in pools as I walked down the hall. No such luck. But I am keeping my head up and in the best place .... focusing on Proteins and liquids .... calories about 500 average (not trying to count, but can't help but see with myfitnesspal.com) .... and believing. Just believing. But I hear ya.

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Flora Anderson    61

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First off, congratulations on the GREAT pre-op loss. Don't get too worried about the slow loss post op. It took me in excess of 2-1/2 weeks to lose the surgery weight. Work it and it'll take care of you. And remember, your team is there for you.

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pminshew    9

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I definitely understand. I had surgery on 12/7, but I've only lost close to 6 lbs since that time and to be honest, I'm a bit bummed. It's completely ridiculous to be because it's weight lost that I would have never done on my own, but I'm having a hard time with the Protein (I love Protein Bars, not shakes), AND my period starts next week. I know that's probably why I feel crummy and grumpy, but it's still disheartening. I had a lower BMI to begin with and I believe folks who have less weight to lose, lose at a slower pace.

Anyway, suzzzzz is very correct in saying that our bodies have gone through significant trauma. It's going to take what I believe is months before we feel super good.

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orangesali    0

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I definitely understand. I had surgery on 12/7, but I've only lost close to 6 lbs since that time and to be honest, I'm a bit bummed. It's completely ridiculous to be because it's weight lost that I would have never done on my own, but I'm having a hard time with the Protein (I love Protein Bars, not shakes), AND my period starts next week. I know that's probably why I feel crummy and grumpy, but it's still disheartening. I had a lower BMI to begin with and I believe folks who have less weight to lose, lose at a slower pace.

Anyway, suzzzzz is very correct in saying that our bodies have gone through significant trauma. It's going to take what I believe is months before we feel super good.

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Good point, pminshew- I actually just started my period today, so THAT probably factors in there too. :)

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Fredbear    397

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I gained 7# on the day of surgery from the IV fluids, but I had already lost all of that and more by the time I left the hospital two days later.

"When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. "

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Fredbear    397

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I need help please not sure how much Water I need a day and do I wait 1 hour after the hour I drank Water to eat breakfast/lunch /dinner ??

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Contact your surgeon's office. This is basic information and you should already have been instructed in this.

"When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. "

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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