will not getting enough fluids slow weight loss?
My doctors absolutely didn't want me losing more than a half-pound or pound per day! I know you're still in the early stages of post-op but that is losing at a very fast pace. It will slow down (it has to!). But yes, not drinking enough can slow down the loss. Make sure you are getting at least 64 ounces per day, preferably 80 oz. per day.
I haven't been given a guideline for losing. The first 10 days postop I lost like 25lbs fast,( I know 10 of it was water from all the IV fluids though), then didn't lose anything for 2wks, now I've lost another 10lbs the last week and a half or so. I will work on really trying to get more fluids in.