Question:
Is this weird for 9 weeks post op.?

I had a lap r-n-y 9 weeks ago. In the first month I lost 29 pounds, then proceeded to gain back 8 pounds. I have finally started going down again in the last 2 weeks and but I am now only down 33 pounds from my starting weight. I am exercising, getting my protein, drinking at least 32 oz. of water a day (I know I need more water) This does not seem like enough weight loss for 9 weeks. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong?    — Joni D. (posted on July 30, 2002)

July 30, 2002
I think it's normal. I've only lost 64 pounds after 5 1/2 months and started at 350. I have a lot of trouble with swelling/edema so my weight goes up and down just like yours. Good Luck!
   — Linda V.

July 30, 2002
i think if you can get yourself to get more fluids, you will find yourself losing more weight. I am 9 weeks post-op as well and have lost 45 pounds. I drink atleast 80 ounces of water everyday. You need atleast 64 a day. I know it is hard, i'm not lecturing you, but with only 32oz. a day, you are probably dehydrated. I don't think 33 pounds is bad at all, but i can almost guarantee if you up your water, your weight will drop more, for some reason the pounds come off better! One day i drank 120oz and i lost 2 pounds the next day! :-) Goodluck
   — Lezlie Y.

July 30, 2002
Remember, Crystal Light can count as water. Also, for every cup of caffeine that you drink, you have to drink an equal amount or water, not counting that as your water intake. Caffeine is dehydrating. Good luck to you.
   — Barbara B.

July 31, 2002
I'm having a problem losing as well. I am 6 weeks post op, lap rny. During the first 4 weeks, I lost 28 lbs. For the past 2 weeks, I have been at the same weight...no loss at all. I've gotten myself all upset about it..thinking I've failed at yet another attempt to shed the pounds. I sure hope that this is a plateau and that it ends quickly. By the way....my starting weight was 309.
   — rhonda2u