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.
I know I'm just 8 days out of surgery but I'm not losing weight. It doesn't make any sense to me because I am burning more calories than I am putting in (that's obvious) but I am still not seeing any loss. I'm walking a lot, getting plenty of water, and doing exactly what the doctor has said. I haven't had any nausea and have not experienced any dumping at all quite yet. I thought by now I would've at least lost 15 lbs, only because of what others have experienced. I know that everyone is different but I'm wondering what the average weight loss is in the first few weeks post op. I'm really starting to think I didn't make the right decision because when I was eating more food, healthier choices and exercising I was losing weight like I am now. I could've just continued to do what I was doing before surgery but now I've surgically altered my body and put my life in danger to not even see a difference. I'm really struggling here.
Can you all tell me what the loss was like for you at the beginning? I really need some encouragement here. I really appreciate your support.
Can you all tell me what the loss was like for you at the beginning? I really need some encouragement here. I really appreciate your support.
You have just had surgery hun, your body will be in turmoil.
I gained 8lbs while in hospital with all the intravenous drips and meds going in..
Please be patient, this is not an over night cure... If only it was...
Give yourself a chance PLEASE.
Buzz xx
after my surgry i gained like 20 lbs in there and it was pure fluids
your only 8 days out dont get discurraged yet give it some time you will start droping
keep your head up things will work out with it
just because you have the gbs doesnt meen imediet results it does take some time
its only been about a week
i droped slow in the begining cause i didnt do much moving especially with my drains i couldnt even weir pants in the begining till it was fully healed
and i also had a g tube which i was stuck with for 30 days
everything will turn out and be alright you will see
another thing i cant help but push enough to people is the fact that YOUR DIFFERANT FROM OTHERS
THERE ARE NO 2 BODYS THE SAME
dont get your self down just keep on moving :)
Also, you need to know that nearly everyone here went through a period, typically a few days to a week after surgery where you seriously question if you made the right decision. This is very normal.
I can't say what my initial weight loss was because I did not get on a scale until about 3 weeks post-surgery. I had been warned - both by my team and by this group - not to fixate on the scales.
Water, walking, protein and close friends should be your focus for the next few days. Put the scale away for a week or two. The weight will come off and, within 2-3 months, the wisdom of your decision will be indisputable.