Gaining after Surgery

[fotogrphr 69]

Has anyone GAINED after surgery? When I first got home I was up 8 lbs in Fluid. My kidneys were slow waking up. I lost it all in 2 days and then a little more. I am 2 weeks post op and starting to eat pureed foods now. With the transition I have gained a couple of pounds. Is this normal just because of having something more solid in you? When I went for my checkup I was down a total of 4lbs. But my Wii shows me gaining a half pound or more for three days in a row since then (about 2 lbs). That would put me at just a 2 lb loss so far. That is really slow. I am around a 40 bmi and just wonder if it has anything to do with it. I have already lost about 50lbs before surgery from my top weight. Am I just being impatient?

[Miss Mac 6,261]

Be patient for sure. I am 5 1/2 weeks out and in a stall, but I am keeping up with my weight training and exercise. My hope is that my body is in a muscle exchange, then loss will kick in eventually. Exasperating - yes. Uncommon - no.

[fotogrphr 69]

I am trying to stay on track. I am getting in my Protein but my calories are still low. I just can't get it all in yet. Do you think my body is hanging onto fat like starvation mode?

[Indigo1991 1,612]

First thing to do is breathe!

Your body is adjusting to its new reality and it will be a bit all over the shop for the next few weeks. Stick to your plan - Water first, then Protein and get moving.

And throw away the Wii !!!! Stop weighing every day - the numbers will be up and down because its early days, once a week is plenty for now.

I know it's all new and you are keen to see results. I don't know how long it took you to get to your surgery weight but you can't expect to lose it all over night.

If you stick with what you've been asked to do, your sleeve will work to get you the results you want.

So for now, keeping sipping your Water, get in as much Protein as you can and keep moving. You are so enthusiastic, you will get there, just a little bit of patience and be kind to yourself :-)

[Catherine707 253]

Your body has been through a major trauma, so be kind to yourself and just stick to the plan your doctor gave you for Water, Protein, and exercise / movement. Some people drop a lot of weight the first month, some don't. Everybody's body is unique and the challenge is to find the right balance of Protein, Water and calories for you. But that comes later after your body is healed from the surgery which can take 2 - 4 weeks.

If you want to weigh on a scale, invest in a good one, don't rely on a video game to accurately measure your weight!

Good luck, I know you will be successful with your weight loss journey!

[fotogrphr 69]

Thanks everyone. I do have a good scale but they show the same. That's why I use the wii. It tracks everything including exercise. I do probably need to only do once a week, though. I will learn some patience and do fine. It's just good to hear it from others!!!! I love this group!