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So I was advanced to purée food on Thursday. And I know how bad it is to step on the scale everyday, but I have been because i want to see results. Now I have heard of stalls within 2-3 weeks out post op but I haven't heard of weight gain. Within the first week I lost a good 12lbs but within the second week the weight has slowly been creeping back up. A total of 2lb within the 1 1/2 week. I have been going to the gym and lifting slight weights (doctor approved). I would be happy at a stall (staying the same weight) vs. gaining.

I know people say you can't compare yourself to the next person but it would be nice to know that someone else went through this and passed through it too.

I'm sure you guys must know how scary it can be to step on the scale and see the weight going up after all you just went through. It's scary to think this too might not work for you...

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I'm on hugh dose of prednisone and I've fluids and have gained 11 POUNDS since Wednesday!!! I on ly weight once a week at home but I am the hospital

I know I am consuming less than 800 calories a day and that I must still be losing FAT but it is still frustrating.

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Yes, I gained a few pounds along the way. Several times. But eventually lost 160 of them....forever! It's just the way it goes. Stay on your program and stay OFF the scale.< /p>

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So I was advanced to purée food on Thursday. And I know how bad it is to step on the scale everyday, but I have been because i want to see results. Now I have heard of stalls within 2-3 weeks out post op but I haven't heard of weight gain. Within the first week I lost a good 12lbs but within the second week the weight has slowly been creeping back up. A total of 2lb within the 1 1/2 week. I have been going to the gym and lifting slight weights (doctor approved). I would be happy at a stall (staying the same weight) vs. gaining.

I know people say you can't compare yourself to the next person but it would be nice to know that someone else went through this and passed through it too.

I'm sure you guys must know how scary it can be to step on the scale and see the weight going up after all you just went through. It's scary to think this too might not work for you...

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If you just started at the gym, then that's your answer. When you start exercising, you retain fluids for some time, this is very normal. When your body gets more used to the exercise, you will lose the extra fluids. Drinking Water helps it go faster. Think of it like flushing out toxins so your body can work like it should.

Good luck!

Nilla

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It's all science and how our bodies react to the surgery. Expect a stall soon, also. Here's why:

A "stall" a few weeks after surgery is not uncommon, and here's why.

Our bodies use glycogen for short term energy storage. Glycogen is not very soluble, but it is stored in our muscles for quick energy -- one pound of glycogen requires 4 lbs. of Water to keep it soluble, and the average glycogen storage capacity is about 2 lbs. So, when a patient is not getting in enough food, the body turns first to stored glycogen, which is easy to break down for energy. Then when 2 lbs. of glycogen is used a patient will also lose 8 lbs. of Water that was used to store it -- voila -- the "easy" 10 lbs. that most people lose in the first week of a diet.

However, when the body stays in a caloric deficit state the body starts to realize that this is not a short-term problem. Then the body starts mobilizing fat from adipose tissue and burning fat for energy. But the body also realizes that fat can't be used for short bursts of energy. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, and rebuilding the glycogen stores. As it puts back the 2 lbs. of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs. of water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though the patient might still be losing energy content to their body, the weight will not go down or it MIGHT EVEN GAIN for a while as the retention of water dissolves the glycogen that is being reformed and stored.

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It's all science and how our bodies react to the surgery. Expect a stall soon, also. Here's why:

A "stall" a few weeks after surgery is not uncommon, and here's why.

Our bodies use glycogen for short term energy storage. Glycogen is not very soluble, but it is stored in our muscles for quick energy -- one pound of glycogen requires 4 lbs. of Water to keep it soluble, and the average glycogen storage capacity is about 2 lbs. So, when a patient is not getting in enough food, the body turns first to stored glycogen, which is easy to break down for energy. Then when 2 lbs. of glycogen is used a patient will also lose 8 lbs. of Water that was used to store it -- voila -- the "easy" 10 lbs. that most people lose in the first week of a diet.

However, when the body stays in a caloric deficit state the body starts to realize that this is not a short-term problem. Then the body starts mobilizing fat from adipose tissue and burning fat for energy. But the body also realizes that fat can't be used for short bursts of energy. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, and rebuilding the glycogen stores. As it puts back the 2 lbs. of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs. of water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though the patient might still be losing energy content to their body, the weight will not go down or it MIGHT EVEN GAIN for a while as the retention of water dissolves the glycogen that is being reformed and stored.

So what do we do

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Absolutely nothing. Ride it out. Stay off the scale and keep trying to get your Protein and fluids the absolute best you can.

You can be a little more proactive with stalls later down the road, but there's not a lot you can do about this early one.

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I step on the scale daily as well and have just started to see this (I am 3 weeks post op). I've also just been cleared for no restrictions at the gym so that has picked up. I will go to weekly weigh ins to keep my sanity. Thanks everyone!

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It's all science and how our bodies react to the surgery. Expect a stall soon, also. Here's why:

A "stall" a few weeks after surgery is not uncommon, and here's why.

Our bodies use glycogen for short term energy storage. Glycogen is not very soluble, but it is stored in our muscles for quick energy -- one pound of glycogen requires 4 lbs. of Water to keep it soluble, and the average glycogen storage capacity is about 2 lbs. So, when a patient is not getting in enough food, the body turns first to stored glycogen, which is easy to break down for energy. Then when 2 lbs. of glycogen is used a patient will also lose 8 lbs. of Water that was used to store it -- voila -- the "easy" 10 lbs. that most people lose in the first week of a diet.

However, when the body stays in a caloric deficit state the body starts to realize that this is not a short-term problem. Then the body starts mobilizing fat from adipose tissue and burning fat for energy. But the body also realizes that fat can't be used for short bursts of energy. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, and rebuilding the glycogen stores. As it puts back the 2 lbs. of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs. of water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though the patient might still be losing energy content to their body, the weight will not go down or it MIGHT EVEN GAIN for a while as the retention of water dissolves the glycogen that is being reformed and stored.

Thank you!! You really broke it down for me. I am staying away from the scale for a while (at least try too) definitely trying to increase my Protein intake. That muchb Fluid in a day has definitely been a struggle for me but will work on it.

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