Question:
How early should I expect weight loss I'm 5 days postop?

   — Candace F. (posted on January 22, 2002)

January 22, 2002
Almost immediately, but you likely gained water weight while in the hospital. They pump us up with liquids to be sure we are well hydrated, and many of us gain 5 pounds or more when we get out of the hospital. This gain will drop fast!
   — bob-haller

January 22, 2002
It will come very soon. My advice however, is STAY AWAY from the scales for a while. I am almost four months out and only wieght once every two weeks. I don't even have a scale at home. It can be very discouraging if the scale does not move. So don't become a slave to it. Good luck and God bless. -Phil SA,TX.
   — Phil J.

January 23, 2002
I'm 15 days post-op and I had my 2 week follow-up appt. yesterday and I was down 17 lbs. My first week I felt like I hadn't lost a pound but during the second week it just seemed to start dropping off. Don't worry it will happen how can it help but happen. Good luck. Vicki Mize
   — vmize

January 24, 2002
I had my one week (really 8 days) post op appt today. I am 30 yrs old, 5'4" and 261. Well not any more. I lost 21 lbs. I'm now 240. So, I'd say you should see a difference within the first week. Good luck to you!
   — Goldilauxx B.