Question:
How much weight everyone lost from the day before surgery to 6 days or so post op?

Just curious because I seemed to have lost alot, 20lbs. It just doesnt seem right. I weighed 295 on my scale before surgery and now 6 days post op I weigh 275. Can that be right?    — Laurie L. (posted on November 12, 2001)

November 12, 2001
Exactly 6 days after surgery I was down 19 pounds. :)
   — Jen S.

November 12, 2001
I started at 407 and was down to 349 at my six-week checkup. It is not unusual to lose TONS of weight at first, and very quickly. I think 20 lbs. in 6 days sounds just about right. Congratulations!
   — Terissa R.

November 12, 2001
Right on, you can read my profile for the exact numbers. I lost so fast it was great! At this point your really heavy and eating nearly zero calories. Your calorlic need to live is great just moving about and healing. So weight drops fast. Enjy your new life and birthday!!!!!!!!
   — bob-haller

November 12, 2001
My surgeon said that by two weeks the average person should lose 5-10% of their EXCESS weight. Those that are heavier will naturally lose more pounds than those that started out smaller, so the percentage gives a pretty accurate yardstick.
   — scottiemaam O.

November 12, 2001
I lost 29lbs at my 10 day post-op weigh in. My doc said that was okay if you take in to account that I had gained 7lbs the day after surgery-- from the IV fluids and swelling. Enjoy your success!!
   — MELISSA M.

November 17, 2001
I'm 12 days post op and I've lost 23 pounds.
   — Patty H.