3 days since my sleeve surgery ... need some answers

[Cyndi J 1]

Hi, I had my surgery on 1/26. I am able to tolerate my liquid diet so far with no real issues .. The problem I am worried about is that I have not lost any weight ??? Shouldn't I be losing ??? I know it is probably a silly question but I wonder if he didn't make the sleeve small enough ??? Has anyone here gone thru the same worries???

[NewBeginnings2018 81]

I'm only 3 weeks out but going into this I thought for sure I would lose a nice chunk of weight in the first month. I'm down 6.5lbs, all of which I lost week one and nothing since. Our bodies have just gone through major surgery and they are adjusting to a new stomach. I know it's hard but I am just trying to focus on healing and following doctors orders vs the scale. Everyone's body is going to respond differently.

[Cyndi J 1]

Thanks for sharing. I have been really worried...this puts my mind at ease

[JavaKnut 104]

I went into surgery having lost 20lbs on the 2 week liver reduction diet. I came home from the hospital 3 days later, and 11lbs heavier!!! It took a good 3-4 days to shed those lbs before I started losing new lbs. You have a ton of swelling, Water weight from the IV's, etc. The first week is rough and starts getting better in week 2. You will see the weight come off, do not worry!

[Cyndi J 1]

Thanks Java it is comforting to know that this can be normal.

[Creekimp13 5,838]

It's absolutely normal. If you look back through the pages, you'll find hundreds of posts expressing the exact same concerns.

Be consistent, don't worry. This, too, shall pass.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

Many many people have the exact same experience and go on losing lots and lots of weight. Follow your program - it's hard to be patient, but it works!

[LELH 72]

Totally normal. I vowed not to weigh for a full week because I knew it was common to retail lots of Fluid. Try not to stress, and stay away from the scale until Friday. Please!