Question:
3 weeks today and seem to be losing very slow

gained alot while on the iv liquid in the hospital. took 2 weeks for that to be gone and now have lost only 8 lbs additional. eating, drinking and excercising. my 2 week post op doctor was pleased. any body know when you really notice a loss. had rouen y.    — dbkeybrd (posted on October 15, 2009)

October 15, 2009
You probably have a lot of water retention to lose so it could be up to a month, but...........you could be losing inches too and not realize you are losing.
   — Kristy

October 15, 2009
I'm a month out and Ive lost like 25lbs so far when they took my measurements and I've lost inches. Now it seems like I'm not losing any I guess I'm only losing inches now.
   — Quandabadgirls

October 15, 2009
I'm a month out and have lost 20 pounds. I was told as long as you are losing not to panic. Everyone loses at different paces. Continue to exercise, drink your water, and the weight loss will come. Good luck to you.
   — Meeky

October 16, 2009
I am also 3 weeks out and have lost only 6 lbs since surgery. My surgeon said the same thing to me, that all the liquids they pumped into me while in the hospital takes a few weeks for some people to shed. I'm keeping the faith and trusting that the weight loss will start to show on the scale in a bigger way in a week or two. If not, I'll be calling the surgeon or discussing it at my 1month post-op appointment. Good luck.
   — fawn3710

October 16, 2009
slow is good! It will give you time to firm up any skin...I lost slowly at first and have very little extra skin. I know its hard to say to be patient..well ahrd to hear, but believe me, it will come off if you follow the rules and re educate yourself on healthy eating. Change your mind and it becomes easy. Best of luck to you! hugs,kim
   — gpcmist

October 17, 2009
I'm 6 months out and have only lost 26lbs. This obesity thing is complicated. I personally know bariatric patients that break all the diet rules and still loose tons of weight. Some people have it worse than others and can't loose no matter what they do.
   — Kathy M.