4 Weeks out of Surgery- need advice

[rebeccaburlinparrsih69 14]

Please I need advice.....

I am about 4 weeks out. I do not see a big weight difference i have lost only including the Fluid gained in hospital 24 lbs, if i drink 80 oz a day and do 60 grams Protein I seem to gain weight. is this normal. I feel my eyeballs are floating. it is so hard to drink so much a day including my Protein drinks and eat 1 been or 1 vegetable a day per say my nutritionist.

If I eat it is 2-3 spoon full of either a bean (for fiber/Protein) mixed California mix for a vegetable or some Greek yogurt. this id what my nutritionist has me doing.

my calories are still under 500 a day.

If i drink the 80 oz of fluid 2-12 oz Protein Drinks I literally feel like i am going to explode by nightfall.

i start drinking at 8 am and stop between 10-11 at night

Any suggestions I am at a loss here. I may lose now 2 lbs a week. I am walking anywhere from 2-4 miles a day and keeping myself busy.

I am 5'2 and at 214.....what is the minimum to drink that i do not feel miserable.

[gpmed 623]

I believe most programs recommend getting 64 oz of Fluid in each day, so I would think you can safely cut back on how much you're drinking if it's making you uncomfortable.

As for the weight loss, I'm sorry to say I don't have an answer. Hopefully a more senior member can chime in?

Hang in there!

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

It will come off..,,you will see.....you are on your way.

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Around this time frame for me I had a week of gaining/losing half pound/one pound. I find when I eat Beans, like I did yesterday I gained .4 pounds. it is all relative though as this weight will come back off. I still really focus on getting Protein in and not so worried right now about veggies; time will come when I will be able to consume both. I drink about 64 ounces each day to. Make sure your protein is at least 60 ounces a day.

[Djmohr 6,965]

Hi there,

First of all you are actually doing fantastic! Losing 24lbs in a month is incredible so honestly you on completely on track!

The recommended amount of fluids in a day is between 48 and 64 ounces. You could safely back down a bit. I cannot imagine drinking so much that late at night, I would be in the bathroom all night. LOL!

It sounds like your nut is similiar to mine. They are looking for good balance in what you eat and those veggies are good for you. My nut has me using a method of eating to make sure I remain balanced. 1 bite of good carbs for every 2 bites of quality Protein. Good carbs being vegetables and fruit when you are released to do so.

Please don't worry about how fast the weight comes off, it didn't get there overnight and realistically it won't come off overnight either. Down the road as you get closer to your goal, it will slow down to a crawl.

Slow and steady really does win the race and you need good nutrition and good eating habits when you get to the other side.

Hang in there, you are doing fantastic!

[rebeccaburlinparrsih69 14]

Thanks everyone, like I said I feel over whelmed with fluids. I thought it was to much.