I had surgery a week ago and have only lost 2 lbs!! My doctor has me on clear liquids the first week and I have been perfect - getting over 60 ounces in without a problem and no cheating. I see all these posts about loosing a ton the first week and it's making me worried. Anyone who has been around for a bit care to weigh in here??

Yup- those dang iv's pump you full of weight too. Selling from surgery- not sure it adds weight but it makes sense. I remember being so disappointed that I was basically the same weight after eating g nothing for 3 days! Hang in there it will come off! Try to have realistic expectations- these forums are full of people concerned that they don't from 20 pounds in 2 weeks or close to that. Stick to the plan. Stay hydrated and eat your protein and the rest will come naturally.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

You will gain after surgery. The weight gain is from the IV and gas during surgery. I gained about 8lbs and loss it within 1.5 weeks. I was pre warned of this before surgery so it wasn't a surprise to me. Hang in there, the weight will drop.

My doctor recommends that you not weigh yourself for two weeks post surgery. The IV fluids can add up to 10lbs and the time it takes to process that out varies, so weighing in earlier will give you a false result. Hang in there, you're doing great and the scale should show that soon!

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Thanks Iona & Dimples! Im glad you guys brought that out cause I didnt know that!

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You're welcome!

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I was sleeved on the 9th and same thing here . Glad I am not the only one !! Been racking my brain but trying not to get Discouraged . Try to tell myself to stay off the scale for a week . I not a light weight don't get it