Question:
I am 14 days out and seems like I am not losing any more weight!
I have weighed myself and the scale hasn't moved for the last week! — Michele N. (posted on October 17, 2007)
October 17, 2007
Chill! A few things you need to realize. You are still recovering from
MAJOR surgery. You're body still has gas from the anesthesia that is
inside SLOWLY getting out. You are probably still swollen. You're body is
in shock trying to go into starvation mode and not wanting to release the
fat. Put your scale away! You probably won't see any loss until about a
full month out! Walk as much as you possibly can to help the gas leave
your body. Walkinig will also start preparing your body for the exercise
you can probably start after 1 month. Take this time to rest (so you can
recover correctly), walk as much as possible, and start to enjoy life!
There is plenty of time to feel/watch the weight fall off. Also realize
there will be times when you won't lose pounds, but you will sure notice a
major inch loss! That's pretty much happned to everyone. Muscle does NOT
weigh more than fat, but even when the scale doesn't move, your losing the
fat as it's more bulky and takes up a great deal more space than lean
muscle does! Keeping all this in mind, good luck, God bless and welcome to
the losing side!
— crystalsno
October 17, 2007
Put the scale away....I only weigh myself once a week.....so I can see a
difference....if I did it every day what is a lb or two? The once a week
thing works great for me!
— Kim82507
October 17, 2007
If you are following the rules, you will see results eventually. I was
shocked when i weighed in the first time after surgery and had gained 8#
the first week !! 18 mo later i have lost 202#. you will get there, enjoy
your new life.
shalmar
— shalmar
October 17, 2007
I had surgery aug 13 07. when i got out of the hosp. i weighed 2# more than
i went in. when i started eating soft foods and fed my body, I started
loosing weight, that was about three weeks after surgery, now i have lost
50#. hang in there it will come(or go, whichever way you want to look at
it). by the way i get on the scale every day and i am still alive and
loosing weight. just gotta love it.
— madone2
October 17, 2007
I feel for ya hon! I went through the same thing and it is normal. It's
probably just fluid retention. You just had a major surgery and your body
is in shock trying to figure out what the heck just happened to it. Here's
what happened to me, hope it helps...THIS TO SHALL PASS ;o)
Aug 12. started pre-op: 375lbs
Day of Surgery (9/19/07): 346 (-29lb)
1st day home from Surgery (9/22/07): 360 (+14lbs)
water/fluid
1 week post-op: 338 (-8 lbs +
fluid gone, so)
2 week post-op: 329 (dehydrated)
2.5 week post-op: 342 (+13lbs fluid
retention)
3 week post-op: 335 (-7lbs fluid
gone)
4 week post-op today! 327 (-8 lbs)
TOTAL WEIGHT LOST so far: 48lbs
— Tomi D.
October 17, 2007
Make sure you're drinking enough water. I know it's hard at this stage, but
keep taking small sips of water throughout the day. When I don't drink
enough water, my weight stops moving!
— Jen-L
October 18, 2007
— jk_harris
October 18, 2007
I had the same experience. I had surgery Sept 18, 2007. I lost 19 lbs the
first week and then nothing for at least 2 1/2 wks then finally the scales
dropped 5 more pounds. I am one month out today and I have lost 27 lbs.
Just keep trying! Good luck!
— angiekaye
October 18, 2007
Its OK!!!!! Take that scale and put it away! only weigh your self once a
week. I also go sometime a week without dropping any weight and I always
get parinoid that maybe something is wrong but than the next week I loos
alot so, your body has alot of adjusting to do. You'll be fine!!!
— mnjellybean
October 18, 2007
I'm going to have to seriously disagree with the poster that posted the
"Rules of the Tool" on 1 of the "rules."
--"Protein drinks are not to be taken after the first 6 weeks unless
specifically directed by us, your medical professionals. If you need extra
protein, I like the drinks which are only protein and no carbs, such as the
clear, bottled, Isopure." -- Not many can tolerate the Isopure. I am
6 1/2 months post op and I STILL use the powdered protein drinks. I use
the Any Whey tasteless protein powder. It only has 1 carb per serving.
Nothing wrong with that, and I was told we would probably have to continue
to supplement our diet with that until about a year out. There are times
many of us still fight being nauseated now and again, and there is no way I
can eat during this time. I take a gas x tablet, wait for the nausea to
subside and then make a protein drink. I have been using the powder less
and less from day one, as I am getting more of my protein from my foods. I
don't have to use it everyday. Each person is different, so it's best to
consult with YOUR nutritionist. Again, good luck, God bless, and welcome
to the losing side.
— crystalsno
October 19, 2007
i agee put the scale away and only do it once a week. no more. it wont work
right.. and chill cause like they said your body it still recovering..
— Kimberly F.
October 22, 2007
Hey, don't feel bad. I'm almost 4 weeks out and I lost 9 lbs the first
week, but I've picked up more eating and it's slowed. I go next week for
my first fill and I hope that helps, but my dad passed away in June and
it's been laying very heavy on my heart for about a week now. I miss him
more and more everyday. So just keep holding on. Things can be worse. We
are all in this together.
Lydia [email protected]
— lbutts
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