First check up after surgery

Hi all, I just got back from the Dr's after my 2-week check up and have lost 13.5lb in 10 days. When I asked how much to expect to lose on average he said I should be losing about 1/2 lb a day for the first 6 months, or 3 1/2 lb a week. That seems kind of low for having had such a drastic surgery to lose weight. I'snt that the same weight you should expect to lose on a regular diet, or were my expectations a little high? Other than that things went well. I got my drain pulled, and was moved to pureed foods for the next 2-weeks. He also told me nothing but swiming and walking for the next 2-months in the way of excercise. And no cruches or sit ups for 2-years. I thought that was strange, but he said that the stomach will heal,and knit it self together but it takes a long while. So that is my up date, thanks for listening. Leslie

3.5 lbs is quite a bit more than you should be expected to lose on a normal diet. Most people don't lose more than 2 lbs a week on a regular diet. Also though he was probably averaging it out for you so you wouldn't get upset over the inevitible stalls. As for the crunches, I would thing they'd be hard on the stomach, but 2 years sounds like a long time for that. Not that I would be doing them anyway though! I am just thankful we have a swimming pool! Guess who's going to be living in it this summer? Dina

Can we all come over Dina? The swimming pool sounds great! Joy

Hi Leslie, My doctor told me that I could expect to lose 15 pounds per month for at least the first 3 months. I was kind of depressed to hear that, figuring I could lose 10 to 12 pounds / month on a regular diet, but I guess the difference here is that when this is lost it is LOST not to return, so even if it is slower than I want it to be, it will still be worth it in the end. Good luck with your journey and recovery! Hugs, Mo doin' a happier happy Mo post op dance every day