hi I have lost a stone 2 more to go but op now 22nd May pre op is 11th. What are the chances of me losing weight post op would love to know people's experiences. Thought if I'm in pain and whoozy from drugs might feel sick and not eat! Still walking 40 mins a day now although just a stroll to and from school run
Congrats on losing the stone. Once you get walking further and longer post op weight should start moving again I have put on one of three stone I lost but not panicking think you should focus on recovery first then worry about weight. Good luck for the 22nd
Hello!
Well, I've put on about 6 lbs in two months post op.
Been told the device weighs 2lbs, and the other 4 lbs thru inactivity which hopefully will get lost in next weeks as i return to gym.
Bestest
mic
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Hi Caroline
I'm afraid I've put on more than I'm comfortable with post op.
Because I've slowed up, even when out walking I am just not burning calories. However I'm 8 weeks and now able to drive so will start some gentle workouts at the gym and go swimming. Also now determined to eat better. But chocolate is a good healer I'm told ....
Good luck, you've done well to lose a stone
Barbara
Hi Caroline, I had first thr on 11/2 and have lost 9lbs since then, with quite a few treats, you need them. Next thr is 20/5 so need to loose a bit more. Its important you eat a balanced diet though or you will not heal, once you start walking again it makes weight loss easier. Good luck, keep in touch we can compare notes.
Hello, I lost around 15 pounds after surgery within 2 weeks. Even though I was just sitting for weeks, I lost my big appetite that I had probably due to pain pills Dr. said. I usually am a big snacker but not having it right with me helped. Now that I am about 14 weeks out I have gained abought half it back. Moving more now but able to get to food easier!
Hi Caroline...your chances of losing more weight after surgery are excellent actually. I do not have a weight issue but since my surgery 5 weeks ago...my appetite is zero.
I enjoy my food but have to make myself eat so it would be very easy to lose weight in this case . I understand it is quite common so if losing weight is an objective..take the opportunity..BUT....do eat sensibly concentrating on nourishing but smaller quantities
I am usually pretty good at keeping weight off but sucumbed to chocolates, muffins and biscuits that visitors brought and put over half a stone on! Can't do too much about what well meaning friends bring but try and get your nearest and dearest to help by bringing salads and hiding or taking away temptation because with the best will in the world you don't get any exercise for the first 6 weeks so less exercise and more goodies equals excess weight! That was my biggest disappointment after the 6 weeks check up when i could now drive, swim, bend etc but couldn't get my trousers on because they were too tight! 6 months down the line with a lot of effort in the pool and diet i am now back to normal but will try harder not to put it on next time! Good luck.
Sorry to say but after surgery I gained 24lbs.because unable to walk six miles a day after surgery.And I did not eat a lot of food either.Just unable to burn that food off.
Hi carolineob I was told to lose 21lb before my op in order to be eligible for it managed to lose 28lb but after op put the 21lb on again! In 12weeks. Now on diet again and have taken 7lb off again so it was a bit of a roller coaster for me the hospital rules here that you have to have a BMI of 35 before they will operate.After the op in hospital I didn't fell like eating much but after about two weeks my appetite came back and I ate everything !
Hi Ginger,
love to know how that is going......I predict 6 months post surgery you'll be back to previous weight, plus 2 lbs for the impant weight!
Take care
mic
Nope did not loose in six months.
On very strict diet only 900 or less calories a day.called simple2 lose. Since 22 Nov lost 33lbs and 20 inches over all .my bmi it's 25 now.
Still have ten more to go to reach my goal.loo