Had my surgery last Thursday and I swear I've followed all directions. 3 Protein drinks a day and lots of mostly water for clear liquids. Actually took me 3 days to work up to full 60 oz. of liquids. I tried V8 juice and crystal light but they didn't agree with my new tummy. It's just hard to believe that they removed part of an organ and I haven't eaten since last Tuesday night and have only lost 4.2 pounds. I'm sure my stomach is swollen after the surgery and wonder if this is why? Is it common to not begin losing much for the first week or two?

This is fine. You're still full of fluids from the hospital plus swelling! It will go down.

While in the hospital they pump your body full of fluids. Thus when you leave the hospital you weigh much more than when you arrived. You have to lose this extra water weight first before you see your weight numbers go down. This normally happens in the first week after you return home.

Try not to obsess about the scale (easier said than done, I know)

Worry more about hitting fluid goals, protein goals, walking goals, getting good sleep at night and staying active.

The number on the scale isn't the focus....creating solid lifetime habits and taking good care of yourself...is. If you get the habits right...the scale will follow:)

Best wishes!

Thank you everyone for replying to my question. I am focused on my protein/fluid/spirometer/walking goals. I decided to stay off the scale for a week and was just very surprised the loss was so low. I knew there had to be an explanation for it but wasn't sure what it was.

Thanks!

Also keep in mind...with a starting weight of 235...you're not going to lose like the 600 pound people on TV. Adjust your expectations.

If a 600 pound person loses 30 pounds the first month...a 200 pound person is gonna lose closer to 10 pounds the first month (on average)

You've got 18 months to lose 85 pounds to reach your goal. You could lose 5 pounds a month...and handily get to goal.

That in mind....work those healthy habits! And work on patience.

You'll get there!

1 minute ago, Creekimp13 said:

Also keep in mind...with a starting weight of 235...you're not going to lose like the 600 pound people on TV. Adjust your expectations.

If a 600 pound person loses 30 pounds the first month...a 200 pound person is gonna lose closer to 10 pounds the first month (on average)

You've got 18 months to lose 85 pounds to reach your goal. You could lose 5 pounds a month...and handily get to goal.

That in mind....work those healthy habits! And work on patience.

You'll get there!

Thank you. I really just wanted to be sure the small weight loss isn't unusual.