Open to suggestions

[mrs w 56]

Hi everyone!

I had surgery Jan 9th. I was down 16lbs in the first ten days. Over the last 3 days I've gained 2.4 lbs.

No, I'm not freaking out, I get it's normal and I'm just happy I'm still down over ten, but thought I'd post what I'm eating to see if anyone has any suggestions just so I don't continue on this path if I'm clearly doing something wrong.

Since I started "thick liquids" the last few days (which is when the scale started creeping up) I had a premier Protein shake for Breakfast and a second for lunch (30 G Protein each) and then butternut squash Soup with a bit of plain protein mixed in. Last night I had sugar free pudding with unflavored Protein powder mixed in instead of the Soup thinking I should maybe watch my carb intake a bit more since the soup was higher carbs.

I don't seem to have any restriction when it comes to drinking the shakes. I basically just sip on them throughout the morning or afternoon (this is usually what I did prior to surgery too).

The soup/pudding - don't really have a problem with those either, although I eat slowly and stop when I think I'm about full.

I do know I need to increase my Water, only getting about 48 oz a day (and most is with mio mixed in).

And I do need to increase my exercise too.

I am taking multi Vitamins, Calcium, Iron and B12.

Any thought? I'm guessing this is pretty normal, but wanted to check.

I have another week of "thick liquids" then I can move on to small "soft" chunks of meat, etc.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Thanks everyone!

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

Your thought process is on target with getting the Water in (using Mio is fine). Exercise is great, get up and get moving. Don't rely on eating til full, measure everything!!

Weight will fluctuate from time to time so don't get hung up on the numbers, stick to the plan. Good luck!

[jane13 2,256]

I agree with ShrinkingPeach you seem to be doing everything right. Stalls happen

[mrs w 56]

I have been feeling very bloated ever since I started on thick liquids.

Gonna try cutting out the mio and just drink plain Water.

Also gonna try more Soups and adding Protein to increase my calories as opposed to drinking two Premier Protein shakes a day. Will have one for Breakfast and then do soups for lunch and dinner, and try and fit in a Greek yogurt or 1/2 cup of pudding which I've also added protein to either before or after dinner.

My calories have been around 500, protein 60+. Thinking if I increase my calories more the scale might start moving.

Haven't weighed myself since last Thursday but I don't feel like I've lost anything and my clothes aren't any looser. Was planning to wait until end of the month before I step on the scale.

Is it too much if I can already get in 700 or 800 calories at two and a half weeks out???

Edited January 26, 2016 by mrs w