Gained in hospital 12lbs, lost the 12 in a few days now not losing at all

[rebeccaburlinparrsih69 14]

Ok, i gained in the hospital 12 lbs, that was scary enough, after the fifth day of surgery I lost the 12 lbs but i am still not losing any more. I am walking, taking Vitamins, drinking about 48oz a day and trying to stomach as much Protein as possible.

Any suggestions, I am walking between 1-2 miles a day. am i expecting to much....

[LadyReyven 25]

First of all, congrats on getting the "surgery weight" off. :-) As for the other weight, I know how fast it goes depends on things like how much total you have to lose, activity, Fluid and Protein intake.

I was losing about a pound per day being very careful to get in at least 80g of Protein (thank you Isopure! lol) and about 48oz of Water. I know I am not walking anywhere near what you are as I have an injured foot. The last few days I have pushed my fluids to 64oz and I have consistently dropped 2 pounds everyday since then.

I know we are all different but maybe try uping your Fluid a bit? How much protein are you getting per day? I hear that's crucial for making the pounds come off.

Don't know if any of that helps you but I'll send best wishes and positive energy your way at any rate. Good luck!

[rebeccaburlinparrsih69 14]

Thanks, I am pushing the fluids as much as I can

[James Marusek 5,244]

In the beginning your body is in a major heal mode. Keep with the Protein, Fluid and Vitamin daily requirements. Be a little patient and let the magic happen.

[dcain 2]

I am three weeks post-op, I am also walking between 1-2 miles a day and lost the surgery wight plus another 16 lbs and now am not losing at all. I am getting around 60 g of Protein and most days getting at least 60 oz of Fluid in. Is this normal? I'm starting to get discouraged!

[rebeccaburlinparrsih69 14]

I think mine is from not drinking enough. I am pushing as much as I can tolerate. I'm getting light headed when drinking Protein. But not when drinking fluids.

I know my body has to get used to this.

[ImBringingLisaBack RNY 70]

First, congrats!!

There is a lady on another forum that lost 1 pound the first week or couple of weeks, something like that! Well, she is down to goal and just had plastics! So hang in there!