How much loss in the first weeks?

I had my surgery last Friday the 14th, and as of this morning I'm down 15lbs. Is this too much too fast? I'm eating fine, taking my vitamins, so I'm not too concerned about that, but I really didnt expect to lose this much so fast. Any ideas? Thanks! Rebecca

This is a toughie to flat-out answer, as nothing is right for everyone. I was a lightweight at surgery time (38.6 BMI, but tons of co-morbidities). I came home from the hospital 20 pounds more than I went in (IV fluids), but was down to a BMI of 37 on the nose at my first week weigh in. The best tool I've found to help me see if I'm on target is to go to the Information tab at the top of the page, and try the post-op planner. That will give you an idea of what, for you, should be some targets, and if you are on plan or not.

I lost 11 pounds the first week VERY NORMAL!! Don't worry it will slow down... but expect 20 a month for the first few months.. I am down 80 in 6 months!! Starting to slow down.. I have to work harder to loose it~!! Linda

80 #s IS AMAZING, MS LINDA. I TOOK A PEEK AT YOUR BEFORE & NOW PICTURES & YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE IN YOUR BODY, BUT THE DIFFERENCE IN YOUR FACE IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! WOWOWOWOWOWOW! GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK

well, i had my surgery on the 6th and i've lost 28 lbs so don't worry about it. you will slow down some when you are able to eat somewhat normally...happy weight loss...cheryl

i've lost 28 lbs 8 % or my excess body weight and almost 4 pts on my bmi. i expect this will slow down when i start to be able to eat more regularly. i think everyone is different. good luck, cheryl

Congratulations! Sounds like you are doing everything right. If you have questions maybe you should call your surgeon's office. When do you go back for your next appointment? Peggy B.

I went in today for my 1 week post op visit and to have staples out and I'm down 20 lbs. Actually 17 from surgery day and 3 from the week before. I don't feel or look it, though.

A GREAT BIG "CONGRATS" TO YOU, MS DEBRA!!!!!!! I BET OTHERS SEE THE DIFFERENCE. IT'S SOMETIMES HARD FOR US TO "SEE" OURSELVES THINNER, BUT IT WILL COME! GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK

I had my surgery 3 days after you, and I'm down a whopping 2 lbs. Believe me, I'd rather be in your position. I'm hoping I'm still swollen from the operation and it will fall off me in the next few days. A girl can dream......