Failure

[jenz531 52]

Feel like such a failure I know the 3 week stall u don't lose I would be ok with the but I am still gaining and I feel like such a failure last week gained 5 now I gained another 2. I am feeling so down. I'm eating what I'm allowed and I just don't know

[Catracks 865]

What are you eating?

[SophieJaneB 92]

It could be Water retention, or if you're coming up on that time of the month, then that can cause a weight fluctuation for sure!

[jenz531 52]

Protein Shakes, mushies, eggs, tuna, string cheese, yogurt, Jello basically it

[jenz531 52]

I am supposed to get flo next week

[Catracks 865]

Yes, Water retention probably. Don't weigh yourself again until after it's over. Go from there.

[bmooney364 30]

I haven't been sleeved yet, but I am wondering if I will have the same problem. This is day 7 of preop liquid diet of shakes, Water , crystal lite type drinks ,broth and I have lost 3 lbs. I wonder if when I get some real food if I will start gaining. I have only been drinking 2-3 half strength shakes a day because they give me diarrhea. I hope you start losing soon, I know it is discouraging, but hang in there.

[jenz531 52]

Very discouraging I feel like I failed again

[MeMeMEEE 206]

Do you track your food anywhere like myfitnesspal? That has really helped me see when there is no way a gain can be real - when you see the calories you are eating. There are lots of sleevers on there also - great support!

Protein Shakes, mushies, eggs, tuna, string cheese, yogurt, Jello basically it

[msvickee 212]

Although I am only 5 days post op I was told by my doctor and dietician make sure you are not graving eating small amounts all day. Eat your 3 meals and 2 Snacks or Meal Replacements. I have not lost anything but the 17 lbs pre op in 2 weeks. I am looking forward to the continuous WL to kick in about 3 weeks. I want it to be steady not rushed. Goto your dietician. Good luck

[msvickee 212]

I meant grazing lol

[lollyfidy1965 402]

I will agree...tracking everything you eat may be helpful. Its very easy to have calories sneak in, if you're not writing everything down. I'm just 2 weeks post-op, and am eating between 450 and 500 calories a day. I don't expect that to change much in the next few weeks. Another question that comes to mind....what are you doing for exercise? My surgeon is very strict about getting at least 30 minutes of exercise every single day, starting as soon as you get home from the hospital. I've worked back up to walking (on a treadmill) for an hour, at 2.7mph...I burn almost as many calories as I consume in a day (as crazy as that sounds!). Don't give up, whatever you do....keep trying different things, until you find the approach that works for you!!! Best of luck!

[jenz531 52]

Yay I'm back on I lost the weight and an extra lb!!! Woot woot