The scale is moving in the wrong direction...

[Bobbi McGhee 17]

I was sleeved on 2/17/14. One week post-op. I was down 9 pounds. Now, 11 days out, the scale shows I'm up 2 pounds! I haven't eaten anything forbidden, and I have been following my NUT meal plan, and am doing the full liquid portion until Monday. I have 3 Protein Shakes a day, half a greek yogurt, and 1/4 cup low fat black bean Soup. I have only been walking about 1/2 mile every other day, and my Water is at 50-60oz. Anyone else have this experience? Am I doing something wrong? And yes, I know I shouldn't be weighing myself so often....

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Your weight fluctuated before surgery, right? I recommend not focusing on the scale, as the weight is not going to magically fall off. It will take time. Our surgeon recommended that we not eat three meals a day, eat only when we are hungry. Right after surgery we would have a shake every morning. Two months later we have nothing in the morning because we are not hungry. At lunch I might have a cheese stick or some cottage cheese. My thought is do you really need 3 shakes a day? I found also that a couple teaspoons of refried Beans would satisfy me for hours. I leave home for several hours and do not even think of food, which is a miracle and loving it! Best of luck!

[Bobbi McGhee 17]

I only did three shakes a day because my NUT recommended it prior to surgery. I spoke with her on Wednesday, and she said I could replace the almond milk with skim and then cut back to 2 shakes, which I have just started. And I really did not want that 3rd shake, but since I am a newbie, I was trying to follow instructions. Now, when I hit my minimum of 60 grams of Protein, I am not going to force more food. I'm not hungry, but need to make sure that I get in my Protein. And I am supposed to start mushy food on Monday, so I am not onto real food yet. I will walk away from the scale. And just focus on my protein and water!

[jlong007 6]

You absolutely need 3 Protein shake per day, there is no other way you could get your Protein intake without those 3 Protein shakes.

Your body is an amazing specimen and it is still healing internally from a major surgery, give it some time and follow drs orders. I promise your weight will fall off

[Teachamy 1,042]

Everyone gains weight after the surgery. Most of it is from the IV fluids you were given that your body has yet to expel. Also, your body is still adjusting. Please look up Butterbean's signature. There is an article there you need to read about how your body will lose weight. In the meantime, just know this is normal! You are fine.

[purplegerber 29]

Just out of curiosity were you using unsweetned or sweetned almond milk? I use unsweetned chocolate for my shakes

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Sorry to get personal but are you possibly constipated? A lot of people are after surgery. If so, might be time to hit the Miralax and get the scale moving in the right direction again.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

Try upping your Water intake, you're on the low end. And give yourself some time. All we can do is follow our instructions. It is way too early in this process to be so hard on yourself . If you ask yourself "am I doing all I am supposed to?" and the answer is yes, then let time take care of the rest. You sound like you are having no problem with getting in your Protein, Water is crucial. You're doing it right, give it time.

Good luck!

[Southjerzjoy 40]

I'm with you girl. Sent u a msg to your inbox.