Question:
I really don't eat much and I am worried that I won't lose much weight.

I am worried my body will go into starvation mode and will not lose weight. I try real hard to get my water in but I am lucky if I get 40oz of water in a day. I try to eat only things with protein init but I don't get that much. What do people in the early post op days eat?    — Tricia K. (posted on January 6, 2004)

January 6, 2004
Your appetite will return. As long as you are getting your ptotein drinks in, I wouldn't fret too much. But you should concetrate on water. You won't lose weight if you aren't drinking enough water.
   — mrsmyranow

January 6, 2004
I had the same concern over the holiday. I do exceptionally well on my program with vites, protein, water and eating during the workweek. Working keeps me on a schedule. But on the weekends i'm notorious for not eating and getting my water in. Anyway, I was on vacation during the holidays. There were days I didn't eat a bite all day. I didn't do any protein shakes and when I did eat, it was whatever. No attention to protein. Well I just knew when I stepped on the scale monday that I was going to be sorry. I was blown away to find I had lost 6.8 lbs in 7 days. In addition to not eating/eating properly, I consumed many alcoholic beverages (not at one time, but over the holiday period). I know all of these things are a big NO NO and I was prepared to do some serious exercise and eating, but to my surprise I was spared this time. I don't know why, but the body is a mysterious thing.
   — Regina J.