Gained 6 lbs this week. 1 mo PO

[lf1227 129]

I'm pissed!

I have gained 6 lbs this week.. and 2lbs between yesterday and today. The only difference is that I am now on a regular diet (minus raw fruit/veg) so I am eating chicken, I tried some pork this week, some steak and my Protein Shakes. This is what a regular day looks like

Am: Quest Protein 1 scoop, 8 oz fat free Fairlife milk 180 cals, 33g protein

Lunch: 1.5 oz baked chicken breast 40 cals, 10 G protein (sometimes I'll have 1 oz of broccoli)

Dinner: 1 oz flank steak/ 1 oz broccoli: 60 cals, 9 G protein

-or-

Another Protein Shake 33g protein, 180 cals

Looking at this now I may not be having enough calories ( my nut hasn't mentioned how much I am supposed to be consuming, I assume it's 500-800 calories? And should only be eating 1-2 oz per meal.

And I am drinking about 5 16oz Water bottles a day.

I thought that by getting closer to my protein goals and water I would start dropping.

I am down from 255 to 222 (before the 6lb gain this week). And I haven't really lost anymore since week 3. I don't have another office apt until June 8th.

Hopefully I have provided enough info for feedback.

Thank you.

[Airstream88 361]

You probably aren't eating enough yet. My NUT has all her WLS patients eating 5 times a day - - every 3 -4 hours. Protein and fluids were our only goal at 1 month - no calorie counting. At that time I was just starting to eat solid foods and could barely eat more than 1oz of solid meat like chicken, steak, etc. We weren't allowed to have any raw or fibrous veggies until week 6. But I never had any room for veggies anyway until the 3rd month. I was probably averaging 400 -600 calories at that point increasing to 800 by the end of month two.

You may be experiencing the dreaded 3 week stall. Our bodies have gone through a lot with this surgery and sometimes take a break. Are you constipated? Is it that time of the month?

Are you walking or exercising yet?

[4TheHealthOfIt 32]

I was going to ask about Constipation, too. I'm 6 weeks post-op and am just now "going" more regularly (but not daily) . I had to rely on Miralax for a while, too.
Can you reach out to your nutritionist and show your food log for some guidance?

[lf1227 129]

You probably aren't eating enough yet. My NUT has all her WLS patients eating 5 times a day - - every 3 -4 hours. Protein and fluids were our only goal at 1 month - no calorie counting. At that time I was just starting to eat solid foods and could barely eat more than 1oz of solid meat like chicken, steak, etc. We weren't allowed to have any raw or fibrous veggies until week 6. But I never had any room for veggies anyway until the 3rd month. I was probably averaging 400 -600 calories at that point increasing to 800 by the end of month two.
You may be experiencing the dreaded 3 week stall. Our bodies have gone through a lot with this surgery and sometimes take a break. Are you constipated? Is it that time of the month?
Are you walking or exercising yet?

Thanks for the reply! I was suffering with Constipation week 2&3 but the most I would fluctuate was 1 or 2 lbs not 6 [emoji24] but I have been drinking Miralax all week and have been very regular which was awesome! I was cleared for exercise this week so I was hoping to go back to the gym tomorrow and hopefully that will help. Hopefully it is the 3 week stall and there is a possibility that I could be starting that time of the month. All good things to consider, thank you!

[lf1227 129]

I was going to ask about Constipation, too. I'm 6 weeks post-op and am just now "going" more regularly (but not daily) . I had to rely on miralax for a while, too.
Can you reach out to your nutritionist and show your food log for some guidance?

That's a great idea. I will be sending her my my fitness pal log and see what she says. Thank you!!

[meaghan_rny 13]

I gained 5 in like week 2 of post op. After that I lost it but it took me down the road of craziness. I immediately thought we'll maybe my bypass didn't work. After a week, I had lost it again and started back losing weight.

[lf1227 129]

I gained 5 in like week 2 of post op. After that I lost it but it took me down the road of craziness. I immediately thought we'll maybe my bypass didn't work. After a week, I had lost it again and started back losing weight.

Thanks Meaghan! I haven't gained any more this week but I haven't lost the 6lbs... hopefully this stall will break soon! I appreciate your feedback! It's hard to get this surgery and have no one in real life who understands, thank the lord for this app lol

[meaghan_rny 13]

Thanks Meaghan! I haven't gained any more this week but I haven't lost the 6lbs... hopefully this stall will break soon! I appreciate your feedback! It's hard to get this surgery and have no one in real life who understands, thank the lord for this app lol

I totally understand. Luckily I have my sister to ask as well. But the weight did start back going down. Don't worry, just keep doing what you are suppose to.