Question:
Just had my surgery yesterday, curious how the weight loss is for the first month?

   — Lisa_Lawrence (posted on December 10, 2009)


December 10, 2009
The first month after having my surgery, I lost 20 lbs the first month. It has been four months now and I have lost a total of 53.5 lbs. The first two months the weight came off at an average of 20 lbs. Just do as your Dr. and nurses tell you and you will be fine.
   — newmannnewman

December 10, 2009
Sometimes the weight comes off quickly the first month, other times it will not. That first month your body is healing and it has a tendency to hold on to all the water that was pumped into you during your surgery and sometimes it takes 2-3 weeks for anybody to lose a pound, and sometimes people even have a gain. It's very hard to say how your weight loss will go. Sip sip sip, walk walk walk! Welcome to the losers bench!
   — Jennifer F.

December 10, 2009
I had RNY and lost 30 lbs the first month. My Dr said 20 lbs is the norm. Best of luck to you!
   — CAnutfarmer

December 10, 2009
I had the Duodenal Switch and with the DS you normally lose 60-80% of your total excess body fat overall, I have lost 95%. The first month I lost 23% of my excess, for an 81# loss. I checked my information and from what I have red you will lose about a lb a week with the band. There might be some water retention at first though so you will not lose much but the water weight will come off soon and you will be on track. Good luck, -Jaime
   — Jaime Breckenridge

December 10, 2009
I am 3 months post op and I lost 15 pounds in the first month. Everyone is different so try not to compare yourself, just follow the rules. The weight will come off.
   — Meeky

December 10, 2009
My first month I lost 40, but like they said before, it depends overall, how much you have to lose, the more you need to lose, the faster the weight comes off....at first.
   — Cora Elizabeth W.

December 11, 2009
I had RNY on Nov. 9th. I have lost 33# as of today. Sandy Portman
   — tweety1962

December 11, 2009
Hold on for the RIDE of your life!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS on the beginning of the new you.
   — Richbehr

December 11, 2009
I just had my surgery 12/10. I am actually up 5 pounds in two days. I think it's all water weight and bloating, b/c I sure have not eaten anything!
   — Melissa C.

December 15, 2009
Like you I was unsure as to how fast the weight comes off. It depends on the individual. I am three weeks post op and have lost 18.5 pounds. I am excited about what is to come. I can already see the difference in myself and how things fit. Best of luck. Brenda
   — bsccamp58

December 15, 2009
I also just had my lap gastric bypass on Dec. 10. I had read about people gaining immediately post op, so didn't really expect any big results right off the bat. However, I went for my pulmonary rehab this morning -- which requires a weigh in. To my surprise I had lost 5.8 pounds in just 5 days. I was so excited!! But I would think that the more you have to lose, the faster it will come off in the first couple of months. I'll be happy with 15 - 20 pounds this first month after seeing what happened in just 5 days.
   — Mountain Mama




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