3 weeks post op

[bhackenberg1 1]

I'm three weeks post op and I've lost about 20 pounds. I try not to weigh myself daily so I don't get discourage but I noticed my weight seemed to stay and then I gained a pound.

I haven't changed my diet or cheated.

Is this normal ?

Am I doing something wrong ?

[Introversion 1,876]

37 minutes ago, bhackenberg1 said:

Am I doing something wrong ?

You aren't doing anything wrong except perhaps weighing in too frequently...

When is the last time you lost 20 pounds in 3 weeks via old fashioned diet and exercise? I'll bet top dollar that the answer is "Never." You're doing wonderfully.

For comparison, I lost 15 pounds the 1st month, 12.5 pounds the 2nd month, and an average of 3 to 7 pounds monthly thereafter until I reached my goal weight. Some months I only lost 1 pound. It took 17+ months for me to lose 100 pounds.

Weight loss with a sleeve doesn't occur in a linear pattern. Don't expect daily losses. Our bodies lose a few pounds, then hold onto a few pounds with occasional stalls and plateaus before losing again. At times the scale displays a bigger number than the day before day due to Water retention and/or hormonal issues.

You're doing well. Now stay off the scale.

[DMaduro 2]

I'm 3 weeks post-op today. Down 22 lbs. determined to only weigh on Tuesday and Fridays only. I think the key is to get in appropriate amount of Water and Protein. I also am spending some time on the treadmill throughout the day.

Good job and good luck!

[sleevedshereen 526]

This Friday makes three weeks post op for me. I've lost 16 lbs since surgery. A day before surgery I Lost 7 lbs so total i've lost 23...but really only 16 lbs since surgery. But I just think to myself there's no way I would've had the will power to lose that before the surgery. We have to remember that this isn't magic. It takes time, hard work and dedication. Slowly but surely we will lose the weight.