So I got an ESG 8/19. My weight 30 minutes before the procedure was 315. Today, I clocked in at 289. For the first time in my life, I think I'm concerned with my weight LOSS haha. Is it supposed to be this rapid? I'm currently on stage like 2b (full liquid with some puree if I can handle it). I'm a little concerned I'm not eating enough during the day which is why I'm losing so fast but I don't want to push eating on the chance I either pop a suture or throw up - which I really hate. Any suggestions?

I reference this chart frequently! I think weight loss is always super fast in the beginning because you lose water and inflammation. I lost 12 pounds my second week post sleeve and since then it’s slowed down to about 2 pounds a week with the occasional 3-4 pound week thrown in.

That weight chart may not be applicable to ESG as ESG is a non surgical loss procedure as well as the typical resulting sleeve being larger than a surgical sleeve.

You say you are worried that you are not eating enought but are you following the post procedure guidelines provided by the doctor who did the procedure or a dietician?

Your weight loss may be higher than is typical for ESG but if you are following your guidelines for meals (including timing) and volumes as well as eating sufficient protein you are likely to be fine. If you are genuinely worried get in touch with your doctor or dietician to confirm everything is okay.

people lose at all different rates depending on a host of factors. Just follow your clinic's plan and you should be fine. And although I don't know about the ESG specifically, weight loss after surgeries tend to be fast the first month, then it slows down quite a bit.