Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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jdhk74 04/01/2016

Hello,

I am 17 days post surgery and I have lost about 20lbs. However, the last 3 days I have lost nothing. I wanted to get some feedback on this. Has anyone else had the same results? I called my Dr. today and they told me it was OK. But, I am barely eating 300 calories a day so I am surprised a the 3 days of losing nothing. Just seeking others experiances and opinions. Thank you!!

Lcat4 04/01/2016

You are right on track and this is very common for many people. This is just the first of many pauses along the way. Check out the What Newbies Need to Know post for more of what to expect.

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/forum/13157871-newbies-need-know

akgirl48 04/01/2016

That is your problem 300 cals your body shuts down and is saving everything afraid you will not eat again. You should be between 800-1000 cals a day. That will also affect your energy level. You need fuel just as a furnace does. I know we think if we eat less we will lose more, not so. I am four months out and have lost 56 pounds, much less then others, but this is my body and it does what it wants. You do what you are suppose to do and you will be fine. You are wonderful and special.

Lcat4 04/03/2016

I never hit 1000 calories for the first time until I was almost 8 months out so don't worry about not getting "enough" or what you "should" be eating calorie wise. The first couple of months I ranged from 350 calories to once when I hit 891, and never went over the 891 again until 5 months out. I had no specific calorie goals one way or the other, and I didn't worry about how much or how little I ate. I just kept my focus on eating what my body agreed with and stopping when I was full, even if it was only a few bites. You can always have more later. I do think that the varying of calories does keep the weight shedding at a more steady pace and agree with akgirl that less is not necessarily more.

imjj4short 04/04/2016

Great question! I agree with Lcat. It is totally normal to have "pauses" along the shedding journey. Like you, my weight loss slowed during the 3rd week and I stopped losing every single day. Your total loss is also right about where I was at 17 days.

I also agree with Lcat that you don't need to worry about calories at this point. Your super-efficient, wonderful body has been storing extra fuel, preparing for a famine that never came. So, now it is going to do what it was designed to do and burn that excess fuel (by eating/drinking 70+ grams of protein each day, your body will burn the excess fat rather than muscle).

So, no worries! At this point, you just need to focus on doing your part of the deal (water, mindful eating, protein, vitamins, move)! Trust the process. It really works. I promise!

JJ

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