Question:
I just had surgery Dec 1 and I have not even lost 10 lbs yet. I'm 5 8' and weigh 250

   — mountains (posted on December 24, 2003)

December 24, 2003
Sheri, I know it's hard, but you have to be patient. I too am the same height and weighed 258 two years ago. I was a very very slow loser. I took 6 weeks off from work and at that point I had lost something like 20lbs. Make sure you measure yourself, cuz when you're not seeing any results on the scale, it's coming off in inches. Even by my one year mark, I had not lost the 100lbs I had hoped to. I am now 2 years out as of December 13th, and weigh 138. 120lb. loss. It was slow to come off, but sure was hard seeing all my fellow support group gals flying right by me. Hang in there, it will happen.
   — Bea T.

December 24, 2003
Just be patient. Believe me although you may not see it on your scale, you will soon notice the inches disappearing as your body feeds on it's fat stores. Although I like to see the scale fall...I'm more excited by the inches leaving me.
   — [Deactivated Member]

December 24, 2003
You may have gained water weight in the hospital. Many do and I'm pretty sure I did. I started much heavier, and had only lost three pounds my first week, which was a huge disappointment at the time! It didn't seem possible, considering I was only on liquids, compared to my usual intake. I think you'll see the loss increase in the coming weeks but as a "lightweight", you'll probably lose slower than a lot of the profiles you read and will have to be patient. Still, you've lost 10 pounds in less than a month, at that pace you'd be to goal in a year!
   — sandsonik

December 25, 2003
I lost TWO pounds the first two weeks. over a year later I have lost 160 lbs and less than ten pounds from goal. just do all the right things and forget about it. water and protein and you won't go wrong good luck j
   — Jennifer S.

December 25, 2003
Don't worry about your initial weight loss. Following surgery you actually retain a lot of water. In another 2 weeks you will see significant improvement. If not, contact your surgeon. Are you eating pureed foods still? Take it slow, eat 5-6 times per day (small meals) and your body will adapt very soon. Give it time. You will be fine.
   — Meg T.

December 26, 2003
Hi Sheri ... hang in there ... you're on the right track! One little reminder, however, be sure to eat!! I know it sounds strange, but if you don't get enough calories in, your body will hold on to everything (i.e. starvation mode), causing you to not lose ... so eat your 5-6 times/day (even if you don't feel like it)! Take care ... best wishes ... I'm sure you'll do fine! LAP RNY 06/18/03 -88
   — Karyn B

December 27, 2003
You're a lightweight. I noticed a change about 7 months out. Don't worry - this surgery is foolproof!
   — jengrz