I had bypass of 7/25/12. I was losing very steadily. Now however, for the past five days I have gained a pound everyday. I'm following the program. My period has come and gone so it's not period weight. I meet my protein and water goals each day. Is this normal or am I broken!?

Are you moving your bowels at all? Silly question, but sometimes when things aren't working as efficiently as before surgery, that can cause a little bloat.

Also, how's your sodium intake? If you're eating foods high in salt, that can cause water retention as well

My bowels have slowed...hec, last week I couldn't go for 7 days! Now it's about every couple days. As far as salt, no. I've been anti salt for years, half the time my doc says eat more salt because it's a bit too low do I don't know what's going on but it's freaking me out to gain a pound every day for five days! Yikes!

Oh, I'm on puréed stage so I'm avtually not even eating much at all and still rely heavily on protein shakes still.

Patty, you might try to increase your intake. I know it sounds crazy, but your body might have went into starvation mode and could be holding on to everything. I. Would also take one Senakot tablet to get your system moving again. Hope that helps. Keep us posted.

Thanks

When my bowel was stuck I took a laxative & wala. I don't have issues now. Well I think it is water weight. I don't see a reason why you wouldn't lose weight.

I fell ya I have hit a stall point I don't eat maybe 500-700 cal a day I get my Protein in and Water in but not much food and still no weight comes off.

I walk just wish I could do some more exersice. Doc just said I could ride my bikes but really want to get in to a gym. Soon then the weight will fall of can't wait

Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Sounds like you are backed up, I was told over the counter laxatives and fiber

Metamucil and colace stool softener!

I hadn't gone this whole week since surgery but last nite I had this tea called "smooth move" and that helped me out a lot! It works in like 5 hours and it's organic. I had it with a splash of milk and some Splenda...it tasted similar to chamomile tea. :-)

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