Help. Im Gaining Weight

[ambertuttle 0]

I just had my surgery on June 19th 2012 and am still on the liquid stage, however I seem to be gaining weight and am really bloated in my belly!! Help what am I doing wrong?!

[mountainnurse 19]

This is normal. I gained a few pounds secondary to the extra swelling and gas during the first week. My physician also told me not to expect weight loss for at least four weeks (or until you introduce regular foods). Hang in there and give it time. Your body needs to focus on healing right now.

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The first 4-6 weeks after surgery are for healing not losing. For now, concentrate on following the doctor's orders and the post op diet. Losing will come later.

In the meantime, do try to make sure what you're drinking is good for you. If you're drinking say, loads of fruit juice, you may as well be drinking pure sugar. I know it's hard when on the liquids stage because choices are so limited already, but if you can try to make healthy choices even now it'll help you in the future.

[jennifer1 180]

just a warning. when you get to mushies and soft foods the scale may go up as well. dont be ready to jump off the cliff like i was. it is perfectly normal. we werent made to survive off liquids only so your body is gonna be confused and start holding on to food cuz you've been on liquids. dont panic it's normal. like the above poster said the first 4-5 weeks are about healing not weight loss. be patient( and trust me i know how hard that is), but this is a journey not a race..best wishes on your journey

jennifer

[honk 780]

I agree about looking at your food choices. For full liquids choice a Tomato vs a cream Soup. When you get to mushies mix the tuna with low fat laughing cow instead of mayo. No fruit juice. When making Protein shakes during this time don't add fruit or Peanut Butter (yes PB has Protein but not that much considering the levels' of fat.

Many people gain weight from the fluids injected during surgery; and it takes a while for that to go away.

[ambertuttle 0]

Ohhh thank you all for the input!! Glad to know its normal to have sine weight gain!! Thank you all for the support!