Question:
How soon after surgery will I lose weight?

I had surgery six days ago, and despite doing the liquid diet and walking as ordered by my doctor I haven't lost a single pound. How soon after surgery will the weight start to come off? Is it normal to not lose anything the first week?    — Jan W. (posted on September 9, 2005)

September 9, 2005
Wilson: Hang in there, the weight will start comming off soon. You are probably retaining alot of fluids from IVs yet. Try to get in as many fluids as you can, to flush your body out. Watch the salt intake. If you are drinking alot of broths they can be quite salty and cause fluid retention. You will probably lose alot at once when you start losing!! It will happen, check your weight in a week, you will see a drop I'm sure!! Good luck and happy losing!!! DeeAnn R
   — DeeAnn

September 9, 2005
Every body is differnt. I lost 32lbs by the time I went to my 2wks check up. Don't worry you may not be able to see the wt come off but everone else see's it. I think you will do great. Stacie 342/218/180 2yrs+ out feeling great. GOOD LUCK!!!!!
   — Stacie B.

September 9, 2005
Congratulations on your surgery! First week, I lost nothing. I was still all swollen and puffy from the surgery. By week 3, I had lost 24 lbs. Be patient! It will happen. Best of luck!
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 9, 2005
Cograts on being on the losing side of life. Yes the first week you can be very bloated from the surgery. Do Not Panic you will lose 5 or more lbs probably very soon. Just keep doing what your Doctor has told you & you will be fine. Keep flushing your body with water it really does help get all of tha anathesia & ari out of your system from the surgery. Hang in There, you will be just fine. Marilyn
   — Marilyn C.