I gained 3 pounds : (
My surgery date was 12/21
SW 241. I weighed 207 last Thursday
And now I weigh 210. I am not on my period or expecting it.

I eat about 900 calories a day
75 grams of Protein.
I try not to eat refined flour or sugar.

I don't work out but I'm going to start tomorrow -lifting weights and soul cycle.
Has anyone ever had this happen? Is it unrealistic for me to be freaking out about this? I'm grateful for any advice or experience!

Remember weight loss doesn't go in a straight line down. You will have many fluctuations as you lose. Water retention from not drinking enough can do this, being constipated, sodium... There's no way you're gaining on 900 calories a day.


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I was told to not weigh myself very often. I did though. Towards the ends of my weight loss, I'd go up and down a few pounds. The surgeon's office even explained you may vary up to 5lbs in a day.

Don't worry about it. Exercise, eat right and follow your doctor's orders.

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" Is it unrealistic for me to be freaking out about this? " @mamapaige

Not unrealistic, but definitely an overreaction. Which, you're in early days so you're still learning and whatnot. Your weight can go up for MANY reasons, but it's unlikely due to fat gain. To gain a pound of fat you'd have to consume 3500 calories. Unless you're consuming slider foods, refined sugar, white flour, heavy carbs, etc. this is unlikely to be the case. I had 8 weeks where I lost and gained back the same 3-5lbs. It had a lot to do with stress for me. And I've been steadily losing again since breaking that stall. These things happen. Just follow the plan and trust in the process! These things will fluctuate.

Wow, you've lost quite a bit in such a short time. My surgery date was 12/22. SW: 251 CW: 234 I workout 4 days a week ever since 3 wks post op at Orange Theory. I would be over the moon if I was already at 210. Stalls happen, minor gains happen. Just keep doing what you're supposed to do and the weight will come off. Congratulations on your journey so far, you're doing amazing!

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I gained 3 pounds : (

My surgery date was 12/21

SW 241. I weighed 207 last Thursday

And now I weigh 210. I am not on my period or expecting it.

I eat about 900 calories a day

75 grams of Protein.

I try not to eat refined flour or sugar.

I don't work out but I'm going to start tomorrow -lifting weights and soul cycle.

Has anyone ever had this happen? Is it unrealistic for me to be freaking out about this? I'm grateful for any advice or experience!

You can gain and lose quite a bit of Water weight in a very short amount of time. So I wouldn't worry too much. Not to mention if you're on a high protein diet you're probably gain and muscle which weighs more than fat. Sounds like you're doing everything right don't beat yourself up stick with what you're doing and you'll be great. Larry BariatricPal App

Honestly, sorry to be blunt but it could just be poop. Because we eat a little amount, sometimes it takes a while for the food to process. Also if you weighed yourself when you had very little Water weight and then later weighed your self when you had food and water weight it could be that you haven't gained a single pound maybe you even lost some fat. Just talk to a nutritionist, exercise and try not to worry too much