Good morning..so I am 17 pre opp..and I haven't lost weight ..I fluctuate between 13 to 16 pounds loss..I have not gone to restroom in about close to 1 week, but I feel no discomfort..is this normal?

I weighed this morning and have not lost anything in 2 weeks. I'm 5 weeks post-op. I'm assuming it's normal because of the transition from liquids to foods and just the continuing healing process of the stomach trying to figure out what's happened to it. I am going to the restroom fine everyday.

1 hour ago, lorraine#11 said:

Good morning..so I am 17 pre opp..and I haven't lost weight ..I fluctuate between 13 to 16 pounds loss..I have not gone to restroom in about close to 1 week, but I feel no discomfort..is this normal?

Pre op?

Bowel movements, or lack thereof will significantly impact (pun intended) weight/weight loss. Speak with your team or primary about resolving this issue quickly.

Edited January 14, 20197 yr by GreenTealael

Pre op?
Bowel movement significantly impact weight/weight loss. Speak with your team or primary about resolving this issue quickly.

I ment post op

If you're only 17 days post-op, your body is likely still healing. It may be a bit until you see a good weight loss, but just stick to the plan that your doctor gave you, and once your body is healed, you'll start seeing weight loss.

If you're only 17 days post-op, your body is likely still healing. It may be a bit until you see a good weight loss, but just stick to the plan that your doctor gave you, and once your body is healed, you'll start seeing weight loss.

Thank you!!..I need to be patient.

I highly recommend taking some gentle laxatives like Smooth Move tea and Miralax before you get backed up to the point of impaction. That is NOT fun to deal with.

Fluid retention is real after any surgery. I think I didn't actually get on the scale for the first 3 weeks. I tried and fought all the urges to stay away from the scale so I was not disappointed in myself for no reason. Let you body have the time to heal. Be forgiving of the fluctuations until your body has adjusted to the big changes you are going through.