Question:
5 d post-op, should I have seen some kind of weight loss or am I jumping the gun?

   — IndianaMel (posted on February 18, 2006)

February 18, 2006
I GAINED weight while I was in the hospital, but that was from all of the fluids that they pump into you during your stay. Relax and it will start coming off in no time!!
   — RhondaShoemaker

February 18, 2006
STAY FOCUSED AND DONT GET DOWN AND OUT IT WILL START COMING OFF IN NO TIME AND YOULL BE HOT AND SEXY IN NO TIME
   — MIKI4

February 18, 2006
I know this is easier said than done...but I don't keep a scale in my house at all...on our journey we have learned to fear the numbers of the scale...then after wls we seek validation that we are doing well by what those numbers say...I say don't worry about numbers...just focus on becoming the healthiest person you can be...and you've already started by making the decision to take this new journey, wls...the numbers will take care of themselves. I agree with the others...we do gain weight because of the fluid they pump into us...also take into consideration that we are swollen and still healing from our wls...hang in there the weight will come off.
   — Tonya M.

February 18, 2006
Right now, you most likely have significant water retension. By next week, you will start seeing it come off. If you had a bypass, you will likely see rapid weightloss for the first couple of months that then begins to taper off. If you had a band, the weight loss should be more gradual.
   — aferda

February 19, 2006
Remember that everything is still swollen inside and they pumped you full of fluids while you were in the hospital. Its going to take time, but you will start seeing results and feeling better. Take the time to rest, remember to drink <sip, sip, sip> and heal..........You'll be so much better soon!
   — SlNsWithin

February 19, 2006
I didn't weigh myself till my first post-op appointment at 16 days after surgery. I had lost 28 pounds and was so excited. My advise is to hide the scale for a while and only take it out once a month or so.
   — georgiacarol

February 19, 2006
everyone is different, I only lost 1 pound by my two week checkup. Donot fret it will start melting off soon.
   — maria_sola