Not even 6 weeks post op-Gaining weight?

[ssflbelle 829]

Amanda,

How are you doing today? Any update?

Thanks Annek for asking. I am still trying to get in the higher amounts of Protein and more Water. Some days I can do it other days I have trouble with some foods. The Dr said I can have oatmeal and vegs. Like this morning I use 1/2 cups of oatmeal with 1 cup of Protein silk and 3 teaspoons of Syntrax vanilla Protein powder. Mixed it all together and microwaved it for 2 1/2 minutes. Had 4 small bits and couldn't eat any more. There was so much left over I can have for Breakfast for 2 more days. Next time I am going to have to use just 1/4 of a cup oatmeal. Late afternoon I didn't feel I could eat anything so I had a shake. Tonight after 3 oz of Turkey I was able to get about 1 1/2 tablespoons of cauliflower.

I haven't weighed myself since Tuesday but took some more MOM today to help things along. I am trying to only weigh in on Tuesdays.

Been keeping myself busy with bike riding. Am up to 4.65 miles as of yesterday despite the 22 mph winds. Am also designing and assembling baby boy favors for an office baby shower. Plus have been working on my sequin art. Keeping my hands busy is something I have done for years but even more so now. I received 2 bathing suits today but will have to work on doing something for the girls as there is just not enough support despite the fact that they both have molded cups. I still have some time before I will be able to wear them as I still can't lift my legs high enough to get out of the pool. However that day will be coming soon I hope.

Songsmith I do eat yogurt that has 12 grams of protein and have no problems with getting them down.

Katladee The hot chocolate is protein and takes the place of coffee which I can't have yet. On the 2 days I work I do have protein food for Breakfast and no hot chocolate.

Stephanie I think your right the same thing kind of happened to me too. The first 2 weeks I was great and than things went down hill a bit. However I feel like things are getting better each day.

Perforce Your right it did! That is why I need not to listen to the Dr and keep my protein between 60 to 80 grams daily not 41 as he said.

[Baddrabbit 7]

Minimum Protein 70 grams....get a second opinion. 40 makes absolutely NO sence.

Now. Had surgery. September 22 2015. By DEC 25th I was 229.

So like a moron I slacked off being diligent on what I ate. Yea I had Xmas chocolates, canned energy drinks, had sugar in Cheerios and coffee, some bread, Pasta basicly stuff I had no business having in my house nor eating. Feb 3 I weighed 253!!!!!

Yea you can gain if you eat crap. I wasn't logging what I ate. So I downloaded MyFitnessPal. And over the month of February my scale didn't move. Wasn't getting enough Water, Vitamins and Protein and my carbs were still to high. I was eating too much Peanut Butter.

Tracking protein and carbs......its extremely enlightening how much sugar and carbs are in some things. fruit sugar was killing me, love apples bananas an oranges....

Now I went back to basics. I drink 2 protien shakes breakfast/ lunch and grilled chicken breast with lime an Cajun spices. 4ounces = 30 grams. Body fortress each scoop 30 grams.

I'm exercising 5x at gym/ week. weights and cardio(1 hour cardio)and walk 3 miles, extra cardio , with dog up mountain road. Remember Muscle weighs more than fat too

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[ssflbelle 829]

Baddrabbit Glad to hear you are back on the plan of eating and exercising. I am sure those 24 pounds will be coming off very soon.

Yes everyone has been telling me the 41 gram is way too low. Since the first posting I have been trying to up the grams which is difficult when you can't eat but 2 or 3 oz before the pain comes. I am still drinking one or two Protein drinks a day depending on how much food I can take in. I am not eating crap so I am doing the plan and I bike 5 days a week. Granted I can't bike more than about 4 miles due to being disabled,but overall I feel I am doing what I need to do. I guess I am just a slow loser.

You keep going strong and you will be below your Holiday weight again. Thanks for posting.