Not all sunshine and roses...

I did lose a ton pre-op--- but post op, not so much. 6 weeks and I have lost about 20 pounds since pre-surgery. I follow my diet to the letter, don't cheat, and exercise daily. Tomorrow, I have to have a CT scan-- what we think were big hematomas in my belly got torqued and are giving me searing pain again. Might have to have them opened up and suctioned. The part that hurts is that I thought the pre-op losses might prevent me from some pain, or help me lose quickly after-- "priming the pump" or something like that. Twenty pounds. Geez--- I lost faster pre-op.

What is your doc saying as the reason for slow loss? From what I read in your other post, seems like you are following the plan exact. I am sorry to hear about your pain. I hope it gets better very quickly!

Hi, Shari! Don't minimize your pre-op wt loss...it still counts! In fact, because of that, you have probably lost a lot of water weight and the weight you are loosing now is definitely fat. sorry, I hate to say that word Either way, the scale has moved and it's going in the right direction. You should be applauded for being so conscientious about your program!!! Sorry you are in pain, I hope it is resolved soon! Not sure if hematomas are less likely with rapid wt. loss prior to surgery. Take care and keep in touch, Jean

You mentioned in your other post that you are now getting the water in. You body might be holding on to a lot of water weight. If your like me you will have a big drop and then old steady for a while. Keep it up this is going to work for us. Heidi

One of the OH members suggests using vinegar apple or balsamic dashed on a salad or tuna and it helps with water weight . She's 6 months out and at goal wearing a size 5 and she swears by it.... and she also suggests eating cucumbers with the vinegar I was doing it stopped and now I'm back to it and sticking to it...(ran out of kirby cucumbers)oh and use cinimmon in your shakes if you can!!!

I've not had salad yet, but I do have a kosher dill pickel spear from time to time.....I'm guessing that it would have the same effect since it's vinegar and cuccumber? Ahh, tastes so good though!