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Joanna · 08-16-2007, 04:14 PM

Hi, everyone! A week and 1/2 out of gastric bypass surgery. I lost 15 pounds in 6 days. The last two days I have been gaining!

Can anyone tell me what that is all about?

Squishy · 08-16-2007, 05:49 PM

Hi Joanna!

Relax...

It is going to take a little time, but you will lose. I get frustrated when a week goes by and I do not lose weight, but eventually the scale always moves.

The way it was explained to me is that your body does not know the difference between having a doctor perform surgery and being attacked by a bear. All your body knows is that is sustained a pretty major trauma, so it goes into self-preservation mode. Slows the metabolism, retains fluids, etc.

I know that I do the same thing, but try not to focus on the scale too much. Your body is changing even if the scale does not show it. Follow the instructions from the doctor and you will lose.

Also, something I wish I had done earlier was to measure myself. There are times when we lose inches even when we're not losing weight.

So..... change those

s into

s!

-Mike-

Gwen · 08-17-2007, 12:42 AM

Hi there and welcome to the family!

I am also a newbie - only joined in July 2007 and still pre-opp.

As I know how intimidating this forum can be when you first start exploring it I thought I'd give all the newbies a few pointers as to the threads that made an impression on me:

Pouch Rules for Dummies - posted by Baron Patrick
Pouch Rules for Dummies

Best food, best protein, etc. for post-op - compiled by LisaM
Best food, best protein, etc. for post-op

The things people wish they had known beforehand - compiled by LisaM
The things people wish they had known beforehand

What Supplements are you on? - started by Jerrod24
What Supplements are you on?

I have also been asked to add the book "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies" to this list, I have not read it myself but plan on ordering it via Amazon today - full review to follow shortly

Have a great time and I look forward to following your journey!

PS: If any of the "oldies" have any other threads to bring to our attention please let me know and I will add it to my list.

Hugs

LyndasRoom · 08-17-2007, 07:54 AM

Hi Joanna,
Welcome...
There are lots of ups and downs on this journey...most likely you're retaining a little water, your body's still in shock at this point from the surgery, and realizing it wants to hang on. It happens...but then you'll have a big 'ole woosh! Best of luck to you. We look forward to sharing your journey.

Joanna · 08-17-2007, 10:03 AM

Thanks for all of the advice! I weighed this morning even though I told myself not to and I had lost 2 lbs. I am going to try to only weigh once a week from now on. I also took my measurements. I will start monitoring those also.
Thanks,
Joanna

260/247/150
Surgery Date: 8/06/07