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danyella    0

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I am 4 weeks out and started soft foods yesterday. I've hit onederland but now in concerned because the scale has gone up 2 lbs since yesterday !!! Is that even possible ?! What do I do

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LisaMergs    2,857

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I am 4 weeks out and started soft foods yesterday. I've hit onederland but now in concerned because the scale has gone up 2 lbs since yesterday !!! Is that even possible ?! What do I do

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It will go down again! Probably tomorrow or the next day!

Here's my thought process- weight FLUCTUATES daily, and throughout the day. I only get on the scale VERY occasionally because of that. Instead, I'm watching my BMI and body fat percentage. My trainer at he gym as well as my doc and NUT all measure it, too. What have I seen?

Tomorrow I'm 7 weeks post op. My BMI has dropped from 48 to 37! Now THOSE are numbers I can embrace!!!!

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jaxmom    644

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Do any of your veterans know if there is any validity to the stalling when on mushy food phase?

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Inner Surfer Girl    12,015

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Do any of your veterans know if there is any validity to the stalling when on mushy food phase?

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Well, if your mushy phase is about three weeks post-op then it is right on schedule. The first stall isn't related to the food phase/texture but on your bodies need to replenish the glycogen in your liver, among other things.

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jaxmom    644

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Wow... It's amazing what our bodies go through. Understanding the process makes it much easier to get why certain things are going on. Really appreciate it Inner Surfer Girl.

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Pinkgirl1234    761

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It's slow but it is happening...I will take slowly losing over gaining any day!:-)

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Autumn Riley Arnold    92

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Try weighing yourself once a month. Then it won't be so disappointing when you don't lose much some weeks.

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