Gain 4 pounds in 2 days- HELP!

[lapbandtalker 0]

I was loosing too much weight and got sickly (ER visit where had potassium infusion and fluids) [band was too tight, too]

I vowed to eat more. So I've had juices, cheeses, fruits and some Peanut Butter and 2 weight watchers meals.

From 125.9 to 129.9 in just two days. My plan is to lay off the juices and go to Water next week but I really need nutrition. I think my body is just in emergency mode and trying to store all my foods for energy.

Anyone have this happen- rapid weight gain when eating low sugar/low fat foods?

What should I be eating instead of fruits and dairy and Protein?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

It's Water retention. Seriously...4 pounds is 14000 calories OVER what you need to maintain basic life function. I know you didn't eat that much in the last 2 days.

My doc says to eat Protein first, then veggies. Fruits (not juices...eat the fruit) and then grains/pastas etc IF You have room.

So I think you should focus on Protein and veggies, not sweet juices and things like Peanut Butter that are full of fat and sugar. cheese is high in fat too. What you're eating isn't necessarily nutritious, just high in fats and sugars.

You might want to check with the nutritionist at your docs office but eat the lean Proteins and fresh veggies (get a variety) and take a good multi Vitamin and you should be fine. Add in skimmed milk (good source of Calcium without the fat) and you've got a good diet...

oh and Water water water.

But trust me in 2 days you haven't gained 4 pounds of fat.

[OnTheWay to Thin 0]

If you have been dehydrated recently your body will be very reluctant to give up liquids, so just keep pouring in the Water, once it sees the drought has passed it will. For eating you have lost a lot of weight so just focus on good nutrition, protiens, veg and fruit and you should be fine.

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

Monkey's right... No way have you eat 14,000 extra calories in the past two days. I note from your ticker that with all the problems you've had, you are actually 21 pounds below goal. Your body may indeed be holding onto everything you put into it but if you are actually underweight, should you be so upset over 4 pounds? Just make the adjustments such that you are eating, not drinking your calories, and you are truly controlling sugar and fat intake. Everything should level out on its own with those tiny changes.

[lapbandgirl2009 0]

My nutrtionist said that Peanut Butter reduced fat in moderation is a good source of Protein and also there is low fat cheeses that are great for protein too. I know the rule is protein first, Fiber is also great to help you stay full longer. I know peanut butter and chesse are fine. Water most of the time, crystal light and if you are going to drink juice 100% only and 8oz max cause juices have alot of sugar. The biggest thing my nut.. recommends is making sure you are not eating more then 3/4 of a cup at a time and protein with every meal and snack. Good Luck!!!

[BeefromCalie 0]

i'm just curious, your ticker says you lost 127 lbs. If you don't mind may I ask when you got your surgery? That's a great amount of weight to lose. You should be very proud of yourself. I agree with the others I would not worry about the 4 pounds it's probably Fluid.< /p>

[lapbandtalker 0]

Was banded 2 years ago....June 07.