I am three weeks post-op and saw my surgeon today. He advanced me to soft food (from pureed or mushies). I weighed 188. I was 196 on the day of surgery. He wants me to lose 10-15 pounds in 3 weeks. Doesn't that seem like a lot? Aren't we supposed to (as with any diet) lose about 1-2 pounds a week? I have been exercising. I have not had a fill yet. My other question. My port area still hurts. Is that normal? My surgeon said it's probably because I am doing more. Then I remember that my abdominal incision from my hysterectomy was sore to the touch for 3 years and my lumpectomy (for breast cancer) still is sore to the touch after 6 years. Thanks.:laugh:

I He wants me to lose 10-15 pounds in 3 weeks. Doesn't that seem like a lot? Aren't we supposed to (as with any diet) lose about 1-2 pounds a week?

My other question. My port area still hurts. Is that normal? My surgeon said it's probably because I am doing more.

10-15lbs in 3 wks???? yeah that's a LOT to ask from someone who probably doesn't have over 100lbs to lose. that said; my dr suggested 6-8lbs per month was adequate for someone like me, who he suggested a 60lb loss. that really doesn't sound attainable - but if you can do it ... more power to ya!!! seriously.

my port hurt well into month 2. all i was doing was cardio - walking & elliptical at that time; wasn't doing ab or core exercises. took me a bit of time, i didn't have much belly fat to mask it's presence - the port (maybe???).

take it easy. there is no race in lbs dropped or how soon you can do crunches. congrats to date on your progress!!!!

Thanks. Actually because of severe and chronic back problems and pain I cannot do crunches or any exercise that involves bending at the waist. I do the treadmill and have weights - but I'm even limited with those. I am 57 and am concerned that if I lose as much weight as he wants I might have sagging jowls and turkey neck! I want to look healthy not old - lol. I'm glad that you agree that that was too much weight to lose. I'll just do my best. Thanks again.