How To Gain Weight Post-Op

[nadoue 158]

Unbelievable but true! I am one of those sleevers trying to gain weight. My boyfriend told me I look like a crackhead, boy did that hurt? My boss pulled me aside, my family worried sick, now I am doing junk food and mashed potatoes with gravy, ensure etc . I gain 2 lbs , I am aiming for 8-10, that way I can be a size 8 then keep it there. Wish me luck!

[LouiseC 1,031]

There are healthy foods that are calorie dense. Go for mono unsaturated fatty acids- nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil etc. these are not bulk but are loaded in energy. I did not become obese eating take out and drinking soda. I became obese eating very, very good food. I just ate too much of it. So I don't see that you need to eat poor food in order to gain weight. Your doctor sounds like an idiot.

[aviiva 140]

I say be careful what you wish for you may gain back weight and then some

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[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Unbelievable but true! I am one of those sleevers trying to gain weight. My boyfriend told me I look like a crackhead' date=' boy did that hurt? My boss pulled me aside, my family worried sick, now I am doing junk food and mashed potatoes with gravy, ensure etc . I gain 2 lbs , I am aiming for 8-10, that way I can be a size 8 then keep it there. Wish me luck![/quote']

Would you mind posting your height/weight. I'm assuming that you are a size 6, which for most women is definately not too small. I think most of he concern you are seeing is people that see where you came from. What does your doctor say?

[nadoue 158]

I am 5'7, size 4, My doctor goal was 156 which is a normal BMI but I went to 148 just so I can have the range for holidays, lazy days etc.. But I admit I look sick. I am a pear shape. So I am determined to be at 154-156. I looked good there.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

I am 5'7' date=' size 4, My doctor goal was 156 which is a normal BMI but I went to 148 just so I can have the range for holidays, lazy days etc.. But I admit I look sick. I am a pear shape. So I am determined to be at 154-156. I looked good there.[/quote']

Statistically you are perfect. Normal BMI is anywhere from 18.5 to 24.9. That gives a range from 118lbs to 159lbs. You are currently 23.0, still in the upper half of normal.

People care about you therefore hey get concerned. That is good, just don't let their reaction skew what you know to be reality.

If you feel comfortable @ 156 then I'm happy that you are content.

[Sannah 258]

So this can actually be a real problem? Losing too much weight? It never crossed my mind that I could lose TOO much. Doesn't the body have some kind of fail safe to prevent this from happening?

130 pounds sounds like an extreme amount of weight to lose in just 10 months.

What was your starting weight? How much weight did you initially want to lose? Do you have any idea why this happened? I can't imagine that your surgeon's only advice would be to drink alcohol.

Funny right?

My dr mentioned this too me as a side affect!! Loosing too much weight!!

Figures right? We can be on extreme ends of the continuum!! Too fat and thentoo skinny!!!

How about happy medium!!!

Best,

Sannah

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[circa 333]

Add in a few more rich Snacks a day. Paula Deen butter cake is always a good one

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[nadoue 158]

Thanks O.T.R, I feel great at 156 and people seems to think so including my doc so I am staying there, all labs are on point so I don't mind it. Hopefully it will be your problem too

[gustavo52974 369]

Eat half a cheesecake every day. I guarantee you'll put on weight.

[SkinnyOnMe 81]

Get off

[SkinnyOnMe 81]

Get off the diet. I read many of these diets sleevers have and I think its unrealistic long term and also could lead to cases like yours. I suggest u continue to do cardio for health but increase your carb and fats. Eat what u want and enjoy food and u will slowlygain the weight back. Once u get close to where u want to be work with ur NUT to develop a realistic maintenance plan.

[nadoue 158]

I gain two lbs , today I lost 4 , what the heck?

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

I gain two lbs ' date=' today I lost 4 , what the heck?[/quote']

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[nadoue 158]

Ok O.T.R. I saw my nut and of course I was told to gain coz I look horrible so I try my hardest now when I up my calories I lost wt. my sleeve loves sweet so I am an ensure, carnation type now . I wt today, I am losing big time. I was wondering is it my body trying to do its own thing coz I am not even exercising. Btw I am still a 2-4 oz type sleever