Gained 3lbs?!

EnchantedRuby · February 22, 2008

Ok what the heck.. I just started on pureed foods today. I've been on liquids for the past three weeks. This morning before I ate anything I went to weigh myself and there is was 3lbs more than 3 days ago. Where the heck did those come from??

Anyways so I called the Dr's office and was told to watch my liquid intake (?) because I may be retaining Water. (?) Not to mention (and this maybe a little TMI) I'm constipated!!! Haven't "gone" GOOD in 3 days. I told the nurse and the dietitian this and they agreed the weight could be coming from there. They advised me to drink some Fiber powder drinks and instead of 3 regular meals have 5-6 small meals. Meals? wow the word itself sounds strange to me.

3lbs..I still can't believe it!!!

peabody · February 22, 2008

i swear by benefiber in my coffee every day....it's just Guar Gum a vegetable source of bulk and fiber...it is odrless colorless, and mixes well with no residue or grittiness. Love the Stuff

Amanda

JaxBandster · February 23, 2008

Ruby, the only thing I can think of is sodium. Make sure that none of the things you are consuming contain a lot of sodium. Also carbs. Many Soups and other things are full of carbs.

I also take a chewable Fiber supplement. Also maybe try Milk of Magnesia?