Increased water+protein= 11pound this week!

[w8loser 58]

I am 3 days post surgery and I am starving. I hate chicken and beef broth. Please note that I am during the Clear Liquids now. I thought the hunger pains would go away? Also, I've gained weight.

Please don't be discouraged. You are so early out that your body still has Fluid & air built up from surgery. I'd recommend waiting about 2 weeks out before weighing yourself again. This will allow your body time to release the retention build up. That scale can also make you crazy so please be sure to take measurements as well for those days when the scale doesn't move at all. Good luck & welcome to the Loser's Bench!

[NavyMom2006 119]

Thank you! I upped my Protein and Water this past as well and lost 4 lbs! It's not 11, but it's going in the right direction! More water and back to two Protein Shakes and food protein every day. Add in the exercise and we may finally be into something!

[Tahoa2544 1]

Great advice. I haven't lost any weight for about 2 months. Will give it a try. Thanks all for sharing and encouraging others.

[Peggy1962 0]

Well this is very encouraging, I will be 3 yrs out Dec 11th, did really good keeping the weight off, lost about 80 lbs at 7 months out and then just stopped loosing, I did however keep it off. About 8 months ago I started eating more and feeling alot more hungry, I am even able to hold more food in my stomach, almost not feeling any restriction. So with that being said I have gained back 10 lbs and I am very unhappy with myself, I try to count my cals using My Fitness Pal, I do good all day until the evening and then I start snacking on large amounts of nuts, chips, crackers and Peanut Butter, I don't eat breads or sweets. I don't really drink Water I drink alot of coffee.. I am going to really try to increase the water and Protein and cut back a little on the coffee.. Do you flavor your water or drink just plain water? Thanks everyone's input here is really encouraging..

[Aube 42]

Peggy1962, I flavor my Water. Go back to the basics and the weight will start to fall off. ( Protein, water,exercise)

[msnowman74 6]

I'm going to try this. I have not been getting enough Water. Thanks for the info

[stacyehicks 1]

How has this been working for everyone?

[yolicious1 64]

It works fantastically!

[Biloxigirl 70]

I am going to try this also!!

[Rovobay 920]

Thanks for motivating success story. I will get on it!!!

[jenjen48 3]

Yes I have 25 pounds to go. I'm going to go back to my regular shakes, premier Protein, and up my Water. Let's see the weight roll away.

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[nycholle 1]

What did you up

Your Protein to? Also did you workout? If yes, how many days a weeks, for how long, and what did you do?

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[sweets0211 8]

What did you up

Your Protein to? Also did you workout? If yes, how many days a weeks, for how long, and what did you do?

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I am 4 years out from my surgery in Dec 2012. On Dec 29th, 2016 I got on the scale and noticed my weight was slowly climbing. I was back up to 172.6 pounds. My average weight is 155 pounds. I increased my Protein to 120 grams( I have yet to meet this daily goal, but I'm close) and I'm drinking at least 100oz of Water. I weighed myself this morning and I'm down to 161.2 pounds in just 5 days!!! I am back to weighing my meats and not drinking juices. I feel so much better going back to the basics. I'm going to start seriously exercising/weight lifting in the morning again (haven't done this in over a year). My goal is to break my plateau of 155 pounds and get down to my initial goal weight of 140 pounds. Good luck and God Bless to everyone. WE CAN DO THIS!

[VMarie 0]

I'm 17 days post surgery and have lost 16 lbs. For four days my weight was the same and yesterday I gained 1.8 lbs. I'm getting in the Water and fluids, but the Protein shakes are reeking havoc on my intestines. The outcome is not good. I tried cheese and Peanut Butter (not together) and that stays down much better. eggs don't seem to work well with my system either. I'm worried that I won't lose any more weight or I will continue to gain. I'd hate to have gone through surgery and only lose 16 lbs. I'm walking 30 minutes 7 days a week. I don't feel hungry, but I know I need to eat. I'm open to any suggestions. Please help.

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[browndianego 4]

I have stalled for 5 weeks - surgery was end of October. Now I know what I must do to drop some weight! Low calories and activities apparently are not enough - Water and Proteins are essential!!!!

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