Question:
HAD RNY BYPASS 6 WEEKS AGO LOST 13LBS DURING THE LIQIUD DIET BEFORE SURGERY AFTE

LOST 13LBS BEFORE RNY WHILE ON LIQIUD DEIT, AFTER SURGERY I ONLY LOST 4 LBS IS THIS NORMAL IT SEENS VERY SLOW WEIGHT LOSS ON 4LBS AFTER SURGERY THAT CAN;T BE RIGHT!!!    — goal100 (posted on October 24, 2009)

October 25, 2009
4 lbs 6 wks after surgery doesn't sound right to me. You might want to follow up with your physician. Have you discussed this with him and if so what has he said?
   — L_Reschke

October 27, 2009
Alot of things are going on with your body. You are healing from a major surgery. Your whole system, digestive, absorption, metabolism, and adjusting to all the new things going on. I lost about 18lbs preop. I gained in the hospital 12 lbs from the IV fluids that were given to me postop. I had lost at my 3 week postop the 12 lbs that I had gained and was back at my preop surgery weight. I have had 4 stalls. each lasting everywhere from 2-4 weeks. and then 4-5 lbs would be gone. I am 4 months out on the 29th of Oct. I have now lost 55 lbs. Dont fret if you lose slow and then notice a 5-10 pound drop. Also dont weigh yourself every day. I did that and had to finally put the scale away. I lost 3 pounds in Sept. But it will come off. Just keep your food intake what the doctor has told you to do. Drink your water and start a exercise routine. talk to the dietician in your doctor office and let them help you with this. I am sure in a few months you will feel alot better. Also, alot depends on how much you have to lose(I am a light weight so they say with only 110 lbs I had to lose). And if you have any other underlying issues or conditions that cause fluid retention, etc. I hope this helps. Dont get discouraged. All the things you are feeling and sensing and thinking about are normal. just keep in contact with others and ask questions. I love this site. I still come on most days and look at all the questions and it helps alot. We all have one thing in common. The reason to change our lives for the better. I wish you the best!
   — Cindy W.