Re: Weight Loss/Gain Post-Surgery

[Guest guest]

Hi ...

My appetite has come and gone several times since surgery. I'm not sure why.

Like you, when I do eat, I try to eat sensibly. Since you're not at risk for

being underweight, I wouldn't worry too much. And remember, there's always

Ensure, which is a good way to know you're getting all you need, even when

you're not hungry.

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>

> Did any of you experience a significant weight change post-surgery? My

> appetite is still significantly decreased, even below my already

> decreased pre-surgery appetite. I continue to lose weight, and not an

> insignificant amount.

>

> Before surgery, I attributed this to a medication I was prescribed

> (and still take). Though I am losing a lot more weight at this point.

>

> I try to make sure that I eat at least a reasonable amount, and try to

> include foods from various food groups. I can't say I'm doing a

> perfect job, but I try..

>

> Should I be concerned about this weight loss? I was originally obese,

> but then dropped into the overweight category, and will very soon drop

> into the normal weight category. So I'm not underweight at this time.

>

> My primary concern is getting enough nutrition so that I actively

> support healing. I don't want to delay my recovery in any way.

>

> Should I be concerned or do something differently?

>

> Thanks,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I too lost a ton of weight during the first six months after recovery. Then one

day my body woke up and I gained 30 lbs... but I also had quit smoking for the

surgery. C

>

> Did any of you experience a significant weight change post-surgery? My

> appetite is still significantly decreased, even below my already

> decreased pre-surgery appetite. I continue to lose weight, and not an

> insignificant amount.

>

> Before surgery, I attributed this to a medication I was prescribed

> (and still take). Though I am losing a lot more weight at this point.

>

> I try to make sure that I eat at least a reasonable amount, and try to

> include foods from various food groups. I can't say I'm doing a

> perfect job, but I try..

>

> Should I be concerned about this weight loss? I was originally obese,

> but then dropped into the overweight category, and will very soon drop

> into the normal weight category. So I'm not underweight at this time.

>

> My primary concern is getting enough nutrition so that I actively

> support healing. I don't want to delay my recovery in any way.

>

> Should I be concerned or do something differently?

>

> Thanks,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ....

Your weight loss could have more to do with the medications you are on rather than the surgery. I was on Fentanyl and Vicoprofen for a number of years. When I was taken off all narcotics my weight was down to 95 lbs. I was put on Megace. Magace is given to patients with significant weight loss (either explained or unexplained). If your weight loss is a major concern you may want to ask your doctor about Megace.

S.

>

> Did any of you experience a significant weight change post-surgery? My

> appetite is still significantly decreased, even below my already

> decreased pre-surgery appetite. I continue to lose weight, and not an

> insignificant amount.

>

> Before surgery, I attributed this to a medication I was prescribed

> (and still take). Though I am losing a lot more weight at this point.

>

> I try to make sure that I eat at least a reasonable amount, and try to

> include foods from various food groups. I can't say I'm doing a

> perfect job, but I try..

>

> Should I be concerned about this weight loss? I was originally obese,

> but then dropped into the overweight category, and will very soon drop

> into the normal weight category. So I'm not underweight at this time.

>

> My primary concern is getting enough nutrition so that I actively

> support healing. I don't want to delay my recovery in any way.

>

> Should I be concerned or do something differently?

>

> Thanks,

>

>

>

six months after recovery. Then one day my body woke up and I gained 30 lbs... but I also had quit smoking for the surgery. C

[Guest guest]

Thank you all for your suggestions and advice. While I'm not near

being underweight yet, I'm still worried because of how much weight I

lost in such a short amount of time (50 lbs in approximately six

months overall, with 15 lbs being post-surgery). It wouldn't take me

long to get there.

I know the medication topirimate is what started the weight loss. I am

still taking it post-surgery, so it is probably contributing. Though

my weight has accelerated post-surgery, I know that was the main b

I'll continue to do my best to eat healthy, nutritious foods, and hope

that my weight evenb