5 weeks post op weight gain

[nikki1980 26]

Up till 1 week ago i was steadily losing every day. At 4 weeks i was cleared for solids and has seen my weight go up! In 1 week i have put on almost 2lbs could this be because i am eating solids? I can 2 bites of chicken breast, cheese and yoghurt. I am getting in 1 litre of Water. Think i will go back to Protein Shakes and water reluctantly to see if this pushes the scales back down. Did anybody else experience weight gain after solids?

[liannatx 897]

It might be Water retention. It is totally normal for weight to fluctuate some, which is why is not always the best idea to weigh daily. I do it myself, but I only record my weight once a week. I would doubt that it is actual fat gain since you are most likely consuming under 800 calories/day at this stage.... don't drive yourself crazy with the scales! You might increase your Water and see if will help flush out any retention.

[minniegirl 258]

Stay the course and the scale will move. Eat what you are supposed to and try increasing your activity. I have had 2 times already where I gained a pound but it resolves within a day or two. In my case, I think it is just Fluid fluctuations.

[beachgurl84 456]

Not to ask for TMI but you may be experiencing some Constipation. Our bodies can hold like 8 lbs of waste and if you just started eating solid foods, that could be the reason. Keep up your Fluid intake and things will move along including the needle on the scale.

Oh, also search around this site for the "dreaded 3 week stall". That should at least alleviate any fears you have about this because it's perfectly normal and almost everyone goes through it.