Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies: POST-OP Discussion

[AEdoesRnY 531]

I had bypass on 7/30. I lost about 13 lbs on the preop diet, and now I’m a total of 36.3 down including that.

So that means I’ve lost about 23 lbs since surgery which was a month and a half ago, and when I think about it that way I feel fairly good about it.

BUT when I think about it in terms of having lost 5 lbs since 8/20, I feel a lot crappier about it AND worried that 1lb per week is all I can expect.

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 09/15/2018 at 08:45, BadWolf523 said:

My stall was 3 weeks and I just checked and I finally lost another pound. Two more pounds and I’ll be under 250.

I’m 251 as of this morning so we are the same weight apparently! Can’t wait to hit the 240s! Good luck!

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 09/15/2018 at 08:58, AEdoesRnY said:

I stalled for 2.5 weeks, finally lost three pounds, then for the last week or two have been gaining and losing the same 2-3 lbs. I’m only 2.6 pounds down since September 1.



I’m really hoping the loss starts picking up sometime soon, I was expecting for more than an average of 1.3 lbs per week... 😩😫😩😫

I was definitely hoping for a higher weight loss too. The body is a funny thing like that. I’ve lost a lot, I won’t discredit progress but I thought I’d be losing at a much faster rate than I am. It’s all dependent on your starting weight. People at lesser weights tend to lose a little slower than people at higher weights. Other factors are Water weight/bloat, hormones, your body still trying to heal. Just keep going, something has to give along the way

[NewBodySoon 22]

I was definitely hoping for a higher weight loss too. The body is a funny thing like that. I’ve lost a lot, I won’t discredit progress but I thought I’d be losing at a much faster rate than I am. It’s all dependent on your starting weight. People at lesser weights tend to lose a little slower than people at higher weights. Other factors are Water weight/bloat, hormones, your body still trying to heal. Just keep going, something has to give along the way

Yes true. Your body is trying to catch up that's all. Patience ladies and continue your healthy eating and being active.

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[ALFxRNY 540]

On 09/15/2018 at 09:58, NewBodySoon said:

Yes true. Your body is trying to catch up that's all. Patience ladies and continue your healthy eating and being active.

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Definitely still putting in the work! Even when my scale doesn’t move my measurements tell me a different story! 😊

[BadWolf523 196]

On 09/15/2018 at 10:02, ALFxRNY said:

Definitely still putting in the work! Even when my scale doesn’t move my measurements tell me a different story! 😊

Just put on a pair of jeans I haven’t worn in three years

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 09/15/2018 at 10:08, BadWolf523 said:

Just put on a pair of jeans I haven’t worn in three years

That is amazing! Congrats! I had a few pairs of jeans that were once too tight and now they fit loosely. Great feeling isn’t it?

[AEdoesRnY 531]

On 09/15/2018 at 09:08, BadWolf523 said:

Just put on a pair of jeans I haven’t worn in three years

Wow!!! Congrats!!!!

[saygrace 122]

On 09/15/2018 at 10:08, BadWolf523 said:

Just put on a pair of jeans I haven’t worn in three years

i just put on a size 2 shirt from target!! i’ve been in 4 (maybe a loose 3) for over a year. incredible feeling

[sassysleever76 97]

After an emotional week, hit my first stall as well as Constipation :( so stocked up on MOM, Miralax, and am continuing to just follow the plan. Hoping that I’ll be like all of the veterans who says stalls are normal and will pass. However it’s a little hard not to be disappointed after losing so much weight so quickly :/

[ellie123 374]

1 minute ago, sassysleever76 said:

After an emotional week, hit my first stall as well as Constipation so stocked up on MOM, miralax, and am continuing to just follow the plan. Hoping that I’ll be like all of the veterans who says stalls are normal and will pass. However it’s a little hard not to be disappointed after losing so much weight so quickly :/

Hang in there. No stalks for me yet, but... I did not loose hugely to begin with. About 1/2 pound a day or so. I had 9lb Water weight to loose too. So I’ve lost 12.5lb since surgery 3.5 weeks ago. I’m focusing on living though. More important than scale is learning how to find my new happy without food and nourish my body. Struggling with daily vomit of slimy stuff and water. Trying not to get dehydrated etc. I just want to heal and I believe the weight loss will follow.

[NewBodySoon 22]

After an emotional week, hit my first stall as well as Constipation so stocked up on MOM, miralax, and am continuing to just follow the plan. Hoping that I’ll be like all of the veterans who says stalls are normal and will pass. However it’s a little hard not to be disappointed after losing so much weight so quickly :/

Yes but you might be losing inches while not necessarily pounds. Any lose is a win in my opinion. We women are visual creatures when it comes to our weight sonic we dont [emoji102] that scale moving [emoji676] we begin do doubt the process. Minds over matters ladies. Stay strong [emoji123] and keep going even when the scale is not following you[emoji125] [emoji467] [emoji474]

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[Megan Sadler 186]

So made lunch for my kids and husband— blt’s took mine and just wrapped my bacon and Tomato in the lettuce and added a little mayo to make it slightly moist for eating. Went down easy. Tasted great :) veggies and I’ll probably turn sandwiches into lettuce wraps in the future. :)

[ellie123 374]

Very cool idea @Megan Sadler! Did you finally get relief from Constipation. I’m suffering from that too enemas work, but I need things to progress naturally

[Megan Sadler 186]

I finally went. I’m not suffering anymore. I’ll be taking some mirilax later tonight after my husband gets home.