Hello all I had surgery on Jan 7 and have been following my plan, which seems a bit different than most but in the past 3 days I've gained 3 of the 6 lbs I lost after surgery so far back? Am I going crazy or do I need to take a step backwards with my diet progression ? Anyone have a similar problem ? Thanks

Hiya

I always gain weight after anesthesia and seem to retain Water.

I'm sure your weight will shift in the right direction very soon.

What was the post op diet that were given?

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Don't get discouraged. Your scale is probably "off" from your doctors scale I was weighed as I was leaving the hospital and I had an almost 10 pound gain from my day of surgery weight. What type of food plan did they send you home with? Initially I was eating lots of broths and I could tell I was retaining fluid. Hang in there you will start to see the scale move in he right direction I am sure!

Thanks for the support. I lost 6 lbs after discharge (I waited a few days to weight myself because I am a nurse and know the weight gain from the Iv fluids was going to happen) but after waiting 5 days I had gained 3 lbs. Right now I am drinking about 32 oz of protein shake mixed with light and fit Greek non-fat yogurt to make 64 grams of protein a day and about another 40 oz of water or low cal/no cal fluids. My diet advanced to puréed soft foods such as tuna or chicken moistened and mashed potatoes as well as cottage cheese and soft foods. No real problems with digestion this far, broths and soups are good as well. I am definitely trying to watch the sodium intake. I guess I'm just nervous I'm eating the wrong things but I'm following my physicians plan. Thanks

Sounds like you are doing right with fluid and protein. I about the same post op days as you and yesterday I felt hungry most of the I kept wondering if I were really hungry or if it was more emotional and then the fear struck me and I started second guessing if this was going to work. Today I woke up feeling content and back in charge. Nth is is definately going to be an interesting journey. I am so glad I have this group to come check in with.....hang in there and stay in touch!

Its just fluid. The weight is going to start coming off. It takes about 1 year to lose about 100 lbs then it slows down a little bit. But if you eat right it can continue to excel at a fast pace and if u exercise you will love your results. Walking is fun and peaceful. Walk at your own pace. Drink your protien and water. I lived off of that for 2 years. I did that because i did not want to chew. Still not a fan of chewing. So i keep liquid around and it fills you up fast.. Also after you lose what you want please dont make the mistake of weighing yourself like i did everyday. It will drive you Crazy. You will do Great