6 Days Post-Op

[irreverentgamer 8]

I had my surgery Monday the 15th, I feel fine other than soreness at the incision sites. I have been following the food plan, eating soft, mushy Proteins and liquids yet I have only lost 1 pound this week which is sort of discouraging. I have not had a bowel movement since the morning before surgery and that's also making me nervous. Anyone else have these issues?

[NettyD 45]

Congrats on your surgery. Are you weighing yourself daily? They pump you up with gas and liquids therefore the scale isn’t really accurate the first week.
Good luck on your journey and try to stay off the scale until your first follow up appointment with your dr?

[Jeanniebug 342]

You're fine. Lots of people GAIN weight immediately after surgery. IF the scale is making you crazy, stay off of it.

[catwoman7 9,932]

it's not uncommon to not lose weight the first week because most people actually GAIN weight from the IV fluids they give you in the hospital (some people "gain" as much as 10 lbs - although it's not a true gain, it's just water).

also, it often takes a week for your first BM. There's not much in there...

[CarolineLittle 48]

Take something to move your bowels or you'll end up with awful pain from Constipation. The weight will start dropping soon I promise.

[Fred in Pa 144]

The first month was quite the roller coaster in respect to bowels. I used Dulcolax and Metamucil.

I went from Constipation to diarrhea to somewhat normal. Give it some time.

[Tomo 928]

I gained 10 lbs after surgery. Took awhile for my body to get rid of all that IV Fluid and adjust as others were saying. As long as you aren't eating or drinking tons of calories, it's just a matter of time.

[BabySpoons 91]

First week post op is not a very good indicator of weight loss surgery success.

I knew I would be swollen up with IV fluids and inflammation, so I avoided weighing until my first follow up with the doc.

I used to be a slave to the scale for many years. When I became morbidly obese I never looked at one. Until I attempted another diet of course.

So now... although I wonder if I'm missing the thrill 0f watching the pounds drop off daily during this honeymoon phase, I only weigh once a week. I'm just trying to preserve my sanity. LOL

[WrldTraveller 0]

I’m also 6 days post-op and have only lost 5 pounds. I’m trying not to be discouraged, but I won’t lie and say that I’m not. I just try and stay focused and make sure that I’m healing properly and following the goals. Everything else will come

I had my first BM on day 4 and that’s because I drank a bit of apple juice. Definitely take some Metamucil or ducolax if there’s nothing by tonight. You don’t want to wait too long.

Edited May 22 by WrldTraveller
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