Hey guys. I'm 12 days post op and I only lost 10lbs I feel like it's not normal because I'm used to eating so much and now I eat close to nothing. I haven't lost in 4 days and I was used to everyday. I feel like I hit a plateau already and it's only 12 days. I also have it of pain near my belly button and middle to my left side. Should I be concerned or am I just being impatient and freaking out? Thanks guys !

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It's normal. You're body is healing and it's busy doing lots of stuff right now. Some people drop lots of weight right away and some people (me) don't.

week 1: -1

week 2: -6

week 3: -1

week 4: -1

week 5: -3

ect...

I am now 4 months out and am down 30ish. It will happen. Hang on. *hug*

Oh, and the pain is probably normal, but you should probably talk to your surgeon.

Edited February 6, 20179 yr by Hellya

Thank you so much. And I guess I just thought it would be faster. I start the gym today so hopefully that will help!

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You're impatient and freaking out. Relax.

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Hey guys. I'm 12 days post op and I only lost 10lbs I feel like it's not normal because I'm used to eating so much and now I eat close to nothing. I haven't lost in 4 days and I was used to everyday. I feel like I hit a plateau already and it's only 12 days. Should I be concerned or am I just being impatient and freaking out? Thanks guys !

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Yes you are lol . Put the scale away, stick to the guildelines and get weighed in a few weeks. You will be able to tell you are losing inches, with the clothes you wear. I know its really difficult not popping on the scales daily but doing so can completely screw your head up. Congrats on the surgery. Keep smiling !!

Kate

Are you meeting your Fluid and Protein goals? If so, just be patient. If not, work harder to meet them especially if you start working out.

That's the thing I'm not meeting the Fluid and Protein I'm just having a yogurt a day and 2 small meals like yesterday I had 2 scrambled eggs and for dinner 3 spoon fulls of mashed potatoes. I can't get anything down and I drink lots of Water

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That's probably your problem then. You need to try to get the Protein in - its as important as the Water. Your body will start using your muscle for fuel instead of your fat. You really need to be drinking at least 1 Protein shake a day or putting unflavored Protein powder in broth or other drinks. I like bariatriceating.com protein powders - they aren't as sweet as some of the others and if you mix them with Fairlife milk it's 33gm of protein for 8 ozs. Unflavored can go in applesauce, SF pudding, etc.

At 3 weeks I wanted to barf when drinking any protein shake but I forced it because it's just so important. I would mix sugar free Hersey's syrup or SF peppermint syrup in with a protein shake to change the flavor. At 3 1/2 months out I still drink a caramel Premier Protein in the morning just to make sure I will get my 80-90gm of protein in for the day.

I think I'm just going to start putting the bene Protein in everything it's tasteless but it's protein maybe I can change that

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