Well, it's week three and I'm not eating nearly enough as I should. Eating has become revolting to me and I can barely stomach my Protein drinks, usually tossing half.

I'm probably eating about 30 - 40 grams of protein if I'm lucky. I am getting plenty of fluids however, prob not near the 64 oz. recommended.

I'm tired, but not exhausted, however no energy or desire to do cardio.

To top it off the scale says I've gained 3 lbs in one day but I've virtually been living off Water, decaf green tea and Isopure liquid.

What gives?

Also, how soon can/should I begin cardio?

Try adding unflavored protein to crystal light. I normally add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons to a 20 oz bottle of water and you can't taste the protein. I do that 3 times a day and get in 60 oz of water and an extra 26 proteins....killing 2 birds with one stone . Good luck on your journey

I don't think you should start doing cardio until you are meeting your Protein and Fluid goals. Also, the gain can actually be Water retention, which can be caused by dehydration. I think you should focus on trying to increase your protein, GiniMarie had a good suggestion for that, and making sure you are getting enough fluids in right now. This should help with the tiredness too!

Morning.

I never drank a Protein drink after surgery, It was disgusting!!!

I made sure I drank enough Water, ate 2 teaspoons every two hour of some soft mushy food, which is what you should be on and nothing more.

Exercise, I would wait until after your 2 month f/u with your provider. Your stomach is still healing.

Breathe....Relax.....weight will come off............stop rushing it.........and oh yeah, STAY OFF THE scale because it will only depress you...................

Annamarie

If you are not eating aNd not getting your fluids in, it explains why you feel like crap. No matter how hard it is, you must work at getting your fluids in first followed by protein at this stage. I promise you will feel better.

Have you tried greek yogurt? There are so many flavors maybe one that you might like..dannon has light and fit that has 12 germs of Protein and I added a scoop of isoprene vanilla zero carb protein which gives it 25 more g of protein..even if it takes you have a day to get it down it's a good amount.

Have you called your dr..maybe they can give you a nausea med and that would help with your appetite

I was doing well at my two week checkup that my dr cleared me for all exercise except power lifting lol..lke I was ready for that! Not! I am walking a ton which has helped immensely even when I was tired and sore at the beginning. I am now doing basic yoga and Zumba for beginners..can't get through it all and I avoid thevjumping because of bad knees but it helps.