I have been on the high protien diet since 8/31. I weighed today and gained 3 pounds this week.:wub: My surgery is Tuesday the 21st. I don't understand. I am still exercising. Any ideas????

Are you drinking protein shakes? My surgery is scheduled for the 21st too, and this is my 9th day on the shakes (called Bariatric Advantage.) I've been having 3 a day (160 calories each) and staving off hunger by mixing in skim milk in the morning instead of water, then having organic, lo-calorie soups (creamed) in the evening. By my calculations I haven't gone over 900 calories per day. I've lost 9 pounds - probably mostly water though. I got the shakes through my Surgeon's office - 27 grams of protein per serving, so that helps with hunger too. Good luck with your surgery. I'm starting to get pretty nervous =(

i havent really heard of gaining from them unless you are doing like the higher calories shakes ? I lost 6 lbs for my pre op diet (which was only 3 days long... meh)

I'm sure you haven't gained if you've cut your caloric intake and have been exercising. It's probably just water. Don't get your spirits down.

I have been on the high protien diet since 8/31. I weighed today and gained 3 pounds this week.:thumbup: My surgery is Tuesday the 21st. I don't understand. I am still exercising. Any ideas????

To clarify.. I am on the EAS carbadvantage shakes. I orginially lost 26 pounds, but gained 3 back. It is almost time for my cycle so I am thinking that might be part of the problem. I do have CHF and could be holding fluid... I just got a little upset when I weighed. It is discouraging to see a gain of any amount. Thanks for the support...