Gaining weight pre op

[jersey_girl_86 61]

I just went to my weigh in and have gained 4 pounds. I seriously don't know how it's happened bc I've been watching and exercising. My NUT was very mean about it. I showed her my food log and exercise log and I felt like she thought I just made it all up. I have hypothyroidism and wasn't on meds for awhile and have just recently gotten back on them. I'm hoping that it will be good soon and I can start loosing/maintaining my weight bc the NUT told me they won't approve me if I have gained even an ounce.

[ProjectMe 909]

Thyroid meds can be tricky, especially when you don't take them consistently and properly. My thyroid was taken out due to having thyroid cancer. But I've always made sure to take my meds at the same time everyday, on an empty stomach, with nothing to eat for an hour afterwards. I lost 60 pounds prior to surgery following a less than 1200 calorie diet and exercising 4-5xs/week. So while being hypo is a challenge, losing weight is very much doable if you are disciplined and consistent.

Edited February 12, 2015 by ProjectMe

[smpgastric 24]

I had problems loosing weight right up until the surgery (to shrink my liver). My dietitian put me on a 1000 calorie diet for 4 days. And then an all liquid diet for 2 weeks. Non fat milk and Protein Powder 3 times a day. In between only green tea, Water, Powerade ZERO and a little coffee if I had to have some sweetener only stevia blend. I lost 17 lbs. (Of course check with your Dr. If this is OK for you first.) Hope this helps.

[samuelsmom 670]

I'm sorry this happened to you. I have no use for health care providers who are mean. I don't pay people to be mean to me. I pay them to do their jobs in an honest and professional way.

Did she at least evaluate the weight gain in light of your medical history or take time to really study your food diary and evaluate it seriously?

[smile121 66]

@@jersey_girl_86

I am in the SAME BOAT! i gained 6lbs! My nut was not happy with me at all! I have hypothyroidism too. She said that if i don't lose the weight they will not approve me. So i have to get my butt in gear!

[ccol625 14]

I'm with you too. Went to my 3rd nut appt and gained 7-8 lbs. I know why though. I went through the "I might as well eat it now because I won't be able to after" phase. I too have hypothyroidism. My nut also told me that I needed to lose the weight before my next appt or else the insurance may not approve me. I have been doing well the last week eating fish and veggies for dinner and having my shake for Breakfast and bringing lunch to work of tuna and a greek yogurt so I am increasing my Protein amount. I have also added exercise into my routine. I am going on vacation next week so will have to watch everything I eat but it will be worth it if I get approved for the surgery. I can't wait to start my new life.

[HeatherMae 11]

Keep your chin up. I am in a similar boat. I have hypothyroidism also and have had a hard time with the pre-op diet. I have been following the diet to a T and I exercise 6 days a week. I was able to scheduele my surgery but my DR. said he needs me to lose 5 lbs before surgery (which is in 11 days). My NUT also seems like she doesn't believe my journal. I know and I am sure you know if you cheat, you're only cheating yourself. It will happen! Good luck!

[mchap25 65]

I showed a weight gain of 2 lbs with my nutritionist today at 8am and at 1:00pm a 3 lb loss at my primary doc. Obviously someone's scale isn't right!

[jersey_girl_86 61]

It's just so sad because I have really been watching everything that goes in my mouth and I am a total Dr Pepper addict and I haven't had any since my first appointment with the surgeon. Yesterday I had 900 calories and wasn't hungry at all today I've had 1,005 and I'm starving. I got rid of EVERYTHING junk/bad for me in my house (kids and hubby not thrilled) but I'm the one home and I normally turn to good with emotion so I don't want anything other then fruit or nuts to be there lol. I have until March 18th (my next appointment) to loose is what my NUT said or they won't approve my surgery. My 2 sons aren't school age yet so after we get my daughter off to school we come home and do Zumba, then after nap time I do yoga and belly dancing dvd. I'm hoping all this will help and I can loose the weight. My PCP doctor also said I need to get more sleep I'm only sleeping about 4 hours. Thanks everyone for ur support!!!

[uni2424 48]

I have severe hypothyroidism as well. Every time I go on a diet it is like my body goes into to shock and won't lose anything for a couple of weeks-of course this why most have failed because I become unmotivated knowing I followed everything to a T! Fortunately, my pre-op is 2 days after I start my 2 week program and I don't have to see the nutritionist again. I don't have time for the negativity. I bet even though you haven't lost weight that your liver has shrunk because you have reduced your fat!!