I am 4weeks post op tomorrow and I just went a week long vacation where I struggled with my Vitamin regimen and did not eat enough - but my Water was very very high and I exercised extensively I actually was able to do a 6 mile hike (cleared by my surgeon)

I came home and I gained 3lbs and my body fat percentage went UP 1%.

I am ready to cry. I know how important Protein is my goal is 100 grams a day and I hit 70 for most of the week bc of food options I was relying on Protein shakes and tuna (plain) a lot. I averaged 100 oz of water daily and exercised daily for 30 min to an hr.

Has anyone experienced this? I assumed I might have gained muscle until I saw the body fat % & my calorie intake was around 5-600 a day.

Please help.

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Normally, I recommend that people stay off the scale in the first few months post-op.

Almost everyone experiences a stall about three weeks post-op.

But, since you know your body fat percentage went up then it is a good indication that you have lost some muscle. That is one reason why getting in enough Protein is critical. If we do not consume enough for our daily needs, our body uses the protein in our bodies (mostly muscle and organs).

Focus on getting in your protein and fluids and stay off the scale for a while.

I hope you had fun on your vacation

Thank you for the reply! I was so worried when I saw the scale - I am so so good abt Protein and Water on normal days I don't miss a beat but I was camping in a tent on a conservation & I did have some chicken breast to grill but only the first couple days bc it won't last in a cooler - so I was doing protein shakes and tuna and I am kicking myself right now bc I don't want to set myself back .... I just have to be patient!

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