Post Op 5 Days And...

[jhansen71 257]

I haven't lost any weight. I'm having a difficult time getting all my Water in as well as my Protein. I set the timer for every 15 minutes and fill full to the rim. Is this normal? I'm full of gas too so I think this is why I feel so full. Taking Gas X, etc. Physically I feel like I've lost weight, but the scale doesn't reflect it. Why??? I met someone on here that had the surgery the same day as me and has already lost 11 lbs. Am I doing something wrong? Any words of encouragement or wisdom is greatly appreciated.

[AliveAgain 283]

What are your Fluid and Protein goals right now? The first week is always the hardest, most people don't hit their goals for a little while. I think I was getting in 48-64oz of fluids by day five, and that includes any soy milk, broths, Jell-O, popsicles as well as Water and tea. I was maybe hitting 50g of Protein until about day eight or so when I was finally hitting 70g consistently.

I started adding Benefiber to my Protein shakes to help with the gas and Constipation. I'm not sure how Gas-X works, but I didn't need it as much for belching, etc. as the other way around. Gas is a real problem for a lot of people the first few weeks. Also, walking really helps with that as well. I found on days I got out for a 10-20 minute walk, I felt better, less gas, and fluids/protein went in a lot easier. Do laps around your house! If you really get desperate, a single dose of Milk of Magnesia may help clear out some of that gasiness.

As for not losing weight, perfectly normal. During your stay, you were pumped with lots of IV fluids which can stay in your system for some while. As well, your body is healing and that can lead to some Fluid retention. I came home 8lbs heavier, and it took about a week to lose it. But then once it starts coming off, so does the weight.

Stay focused, know that this is not a short-term goal -- this is a lifelong change, and keep doing what you need to do to heal and stay healthy. It will happen, with patience and faith. Hope you feel better soon!

[jhansen71 257]

What are your Fluid and Protein goals right now? The first week is always the hardest' date=' most people don't hit their goals for a little while. I think I was getting in 48-64oz of fluids by day five, and that includes any soy milk, broths, Jell-O, popsicles as well as Water and tea. I was maybe hitting 50g of Protein until about day eight or so when I was finally hitting 70g consistently.

I started adding Benefiber to my protein shakes to help with the gas and Constipation. I'm not sure how Gas-X works, but I didn't need it as much for belching, etc. as the other way around. Gas is a real problem for a lot of people the first few weeks. Also, walking really helps with that as well. I found on days I got out for a 10-20 minute walk, I felt better, less gas, and fluids/protein went in a lot easier. Do laps around your house! If you really get desperate, a single dose of Milk of Magnesia may help clear out some of that gasiness.

As for not losing weight, perfectly normal. During your stay, you were pumped with lots of IV fluids which can stay in your system for some while. As well, your body is healing and that can lead to some Fluid retention. I came home 8lbs heavier, and it took about a week to lose it. But then once it starts coming off, so does the weight.

Stay focused, know that this is not a short-term goal -- this is a lifelong change, and keep doing what you need to do to heal and stay healthy. It will happen, with patience and faith. Hope you feel better soon![/quote']

I'll admit that my fluid intake hasn't been great, but mostly because of the full sensation (I think because of the gas). I was able to get down 2 Protein Shakes yesterday, but today I haven't finished a single one. Your words of encouragement have helped. I think I'll keep working hard at getting everything in and stay off the scale until my 2 week post op so that I don't get discouraged.

[jlweb23 5]

I am bad and weigh myself multiple times per day! For the first week or so, I didnt do well with fluids, andc had no protien. On day 8 i started full liquidss and Protein shskes. The scale didnt move all week, and tnen all of a sudden, it would be down a few pounds at once:) our bodies are mysterious things ! Hang in there !

[jhansen71 257]

Thanks JLWEB. It's hard not to weigh.

[desertmom 297]

Hallo

I think I am one day ahead of you and I havent lost any weight either.I cannot do Protein because I get so gassy and full of pain,head ache ect.

Now I get on the scale every day and well,I smile....WE WILL LOSE WEIGHT.When the others enter there first stall we will lose every day.

Good luck.

xxo

[jhansen71 257]

Hallo

I think I am one day ahead of you and I havent lost any weight either.I cannot do Protein because I get so gassy and full of pain' date='head ache ect.

Now I get on the scale every day and well,I smile....WE WILL LOSE WEIGHT.When the others enter there first stall we will lose every day.

Good luck.

xxo[/quote']

From your mouth to God's ears. I pray this works for us.