4 weeks post op and gaining weight
I am getting normally over 70 grams of protein a day, 16 grams carbs, 15 - 20 grams of sugar and 20 grams of fat. I lost 20 pounds in my first 2 weeks but I was in the hospital on a feeding tube. I am drinking at least 6 glasses of water. Anyone have any ideas what to do differently? I can't exercise much because I am recovering from pneumonia.
Most likely you are just experiencing the '3 week stall'...
How much weight have you gained?
What are you eating and what's your calorie intake?
Height 5'5" HW 260 SW 251 CW 141.6 (2/27/18)
RNY 5-16-16 Pre-Op 9lbs, M1-18.5lbs, M2-18.1lbs, M3-14.8lbs, M4-10.4lbs, M5-9.2lbs, M6-7lbs, M7-6.2lbs, M8-8.8lbs,M9-7.8lbs, M10-1 lb, M11-.6lbs, M12-4.4lbs
I am getting normally over 70 grams of protein a day, 16 grams carbs, 15 - 20 grams of sugar and 20 grams of fat. I lost 20 pounds in my first 2 weeks but I was in the hospital on a feeding tube. I am drinking at least 6 glasses of water. Anyone have any ideas what to do differently? I can't exercise much because I am recovering from pneumonia.
what exactly are you eating? 48 oz of liquid is not really enough. Where are your sugar grams coming from,it is a lot.
I was going to add tha****er might be an issue too!
Also, I too was curious where all that sugar is coming from?
Height 5'5" HW 260 SW 251 CW 141.6 (2/27/18)
RNY 5-16-16 Pre-Op 9lbs, M1-18.5lbs, M2-18.1lbs, M3-14.8lbs, M4-10.4lbs, M5-9.2lbs, M6-7lbs, M7-6.2lbs, M8-8.8lbs,M9-7.8lbs, M10-1 lb, M11-.6lbs, M12-4.4lbs
I am trying to increase my water intake. I am finding it hard when not being able to drink for 2 hours for each meal i.e. 1/2 hour before and after and up to an hour to eat a meal. My sugar is coming from milk. I developed lactose intolerance so the lactose free milk has 13 grams of sugar in it per cup.
lactose free milk is very high in sugar. would switch to 30 calorie per cup almond milk and add in ready to drink protein shakes to add the protein or powder.
HW 305 SW 278 Surgery weight 225 GW 160 LW: 118.8
RNY 12/15/2015,
GB removal 09/2016,
Twisted bowel/hernia repair 08/2017
M1 Dec 2015-13.0, M2-7.0, M3-14.5, M4-9.4, M5-7.1, M6 9.8, M7-7.6 ,M8- 7.6, M-9 5.5, M10-6.4, M11- 2.2, M12 Dec 2016- 5.8
If you have Fairlife milk in your area it is lower sugar higher protein and lactose free.
When you were giving your daily totals, you can't be consuming less carb grams than sugar grams. Sugar grams are part of the carb total.
I Are you recording in something like My Fitness Pal that you could share?
Stalls do happen
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
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Are you possibly constipated? As others say, you are probably putting back water weight. I gained 7 pounds of fluid after surgery, and I have read several others who say they gained a similar amount. Also, as others say, get rid of the "sugar." Switch to an unsweetened almond or cashew milk. I know it is frustrating and discouraging---HOW can we possibly NOT lose on less than 1,000 calories a day? You will level out soon.
