I'm concerned ...

I'm 2 weeks from surgery today.  The first week I was losing weight unbelievably.  This week (since starting soft foods) I've noticed a small gain (4-5 pounds).  Is it possible that I'm already over eating?  What am I doing wrong?  Please someone help me!

Hey Wendy...  Are you measuring?  How often are you eating?  :)  It could just be your body adusting or resisting change.   Do you ever attend the WLS Support Group @ CMC-Union?

No support group yet.  Do you know how I can contact them?  Measuring is not something that was explained or I just didn't get it.

When I was two weeks out...  I was eating pureed foods whizzed up in my Magic Bullet and was only eating 1/4 cup at a time.  Now I am almost 3 months out and am still only eating about 1/4 cup 3x per day..  I have a great guide from my doc if you want to see it.  I am not far away at all.  :)

The Union WLS Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month (we met last night) and you just show up.  :)  We meet in the Private Dining Room @ CMC-Union @ 6:30.  There are a great bunch of folks there and they have really interesting speakers.  I love going.. I forsake my Charlotte group for them!  We even bring clothes we have gotten too small for and swap up clothes.. it is lots of fun!!  I know you would love it.

 

 

 

3/4 of a cup of food A DAY?????  Good grief, Jenn, no wonder you have lost so much weight!!!

I just cannot eat more.  I do work in a protein bar here and there or a shake... and I snack some.. but for my "meals" that is what I am eating.  I am probably only getting in about 600 calories per day..   I have no desire to really eat.  Every time I WANT to eat I end up getting sick.  It is like my mind and body are at odds with each other.  My mind wants something like Eggs.. but my body does not want them at all.  LOL   It's a crazy life Suzanne.. a crazy life!!  But at least now I am eating to live and living to eat.  :)

WENDY HI I LIVE IN WINGATE. AND DOCTOR LOWE IS MY DOCTOR TOO!!!!!!!!!!!! MY SURGERY ISS OCT17. I HOPE WE CAN GET TO BE FRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!! karenh701

Hi Wendy, Don't worry... there is no way you can be eating enough at this stage to gain weight.  You probably just had fluid gains immediately post op and lost that and then you are now balancing out.  Give yourself some time for your body to adjust.  You will be fine. All the best,

Where are you in your cycle?  You may be retaining water (it doesn't take much water to add pounds).  Also may be holding water if your bms aren't normal yet, as your body may be trying to retain water to soften the poo.  You're doing fine! 

That's not actually possible right now, I'm sure you're doing fine.  I agree with the above post about poo and water retention.  The other thing is, you might not be getting enough water.  How much water are you drinking?  You need to be sipping constantly all day long with the goal of getting 64 ounces in.  That's really hard to do, but possible.  Your body might be retaining water because you're dehydrated.  Just a thought. Take care and let us know how it goes. Ellen