Question:
I'M 7 WKS POST OP THIS COMING MONDAY AND HAVE ONLY

LOST 28 PDS. I STARTED OUT AT 236 AND I'M 5'4. I KNOW I'M CONSIDERED A "LIGHT WEIGHT" (NEVER BEEN CALLED LIGHT BEFORE) BUT THE THING THAT WORRIES ME IS SINCE DAY ONE I CAN EAT AND TOLERATE ANYTHING. I DON'T THINK I'M OVER EATING BUT I'VE HEARD OF PEOPLE WHO HAD OPEN RNY ONLY BEING ABLE TO EAT MAYBE A BITE OR TWO - NOT ME - ANYWAY I'M GOING TO THE DR NEXT FRIDAY, SHOULD I ASK HIM TO HAVE TESTS DONE TO MAKE SURE MY POUCH IS SMALL ENOUGH?    — sandy V. (posted on April 3, 2003)

April 3, 2003
I'm still pre op, but I think 28 lbs in 7 weeks is great!! I know that with my last "successful" diet, it took me 3 months to lose 27 lbs. I would be thrilled to lose that amount in just a few weeks!! Try not to worry, you're doing fantastic, imo!!!
   — Cat S.

April 3, 2003
I am still pre-op, but I think that if you have concerns (especially with the amount and/or types of food you can tolerate) then you most definately should discuss them with your doctor. Find out what is the normal amount you should be able to eat and what your weight loss should be. Could just be that you are losing slow (but hey, at least you are losing, right?). Good luck to you.
   — Dawn P.

April 3, 2003
I am pre-op as well but I wouldn't say losing slow is a bad thing. Especially if you are young. My last diet where I had lost 60 lbs it was fast and then a bit slow, but the thing is that my skin also shrank and tightened as I lost the weight. Slower loss can be good for your skin. I just wish I were younger.
   — Brandy G.

April 3, 2003
I am 2 wks post op and can also can tolerate everything. I ate 2 soft boiled eggs and a whole piece of toast. That seemed like too much. I felt quite full, but not distressed. I lost 20 pounds quickly but have not seen any drop the last few days. That alone should not worry me so early, but I am wondering about the long term loss. I'm hoping a couple bites of carb won't be what keeps me from a successful weightloss. My cousin ate all kinds of foods and lost 120 pounds in one year. I hope to hear from some post op people who have had the same experience. I'd prefer to be able to eat everything in small quantities, but I know the clock is ticking on getting the weight off. I have joked that the pouch is not small enough. I hope you will post an update once you have seen your doctor.
   — Frances S.

April 3, 2003
hun you should be jumping for joy! lol I'm 11 months post-op and am a "lightweight" as well. Started at 250 and am 5'2" I am now 135 and only 5 away from my goal weight. Before I had an ulcer- I could handle anything that went in my mouth. We are very lucky- it doesn't mean something is wrong. Your weightloss is good as well. If you don't think you're overeating- you're probably not. Try not to compare yourself to others, we are all so different, and different surgeons make pouches smaller, some bigger, but they are all still very tiny. I wouldn't get freaked out- you're doing fine. Just measure your food, and you'll see how much you are really eating, bet it's not alot at all. Goodluck to you!
   — Lezlie Y.

April 3, 2003
I am 11weeks Post-op, It is possible that you hit a plateau, which is normal, I hit a plateau at 6 weeks and had lost 39 lb, but now I am losing again. But I started exercising after my doctor released me. But as for the food and what you can tolerate, I'd ask my doctor about that as well. Hope you find out and let us know.
   — Baby Angel

April 3, 2003
Sandy, I am a lightweight also. I had surgery 4 weeks ago and have lost 25lbs. I think that it's because I am not getting in my total amount of daily protein and I should be drinking more water and exercising more. These 3 things are so important to our weight loss. I am going to make it a priority to make sure that I keep on track with these things. I also am able to tolerate most foods.
   — Sandy P.

April 5, 2003
Hi Sandy. Sorry you're having this extra stress at this time. I'm now 15 months post op. I know for the first 6 weeks I was on a full liquid diet - if it couldn't go through a colander, it couldn't go in my mouth was my surgeon's rule. His thought was that by starting out this way, I got the best possible jump start on my weight loss and it gave my pouch plenty of time to heal. When I did start eating solids at week #7, I had few problems tolerating anything. Now, that being said, let me tell you this. Were I you, I would be questioning my surgeon. Someone else answered that they can eat 2 soft boiled eggs and a slice of toast at one sitting. At 15 months post op I still can't do that. If you are tolerating "large" quantities of food this early on after surgery, I cringe to think what will happen in 6 months, or 12 months. Following that lovely "honeymoon" period after surgery, you will experience an increase in appetite and your ability to eat - it's a natural part of this surgery. If you can already eat a great deal, what will happen then? If you're going to see the surgeon, discuss your questions with him. He can't address the situation if he doesn't know about it. I'd be interested in hearing what his response is. Good luck!
   — Pam S.