Question:
How do you gain weight when you are not eating.

I am about 3wks out. I got on the scale and I have gained 2lbs. OK. I dont get all my protein in I usually have 2 -3 tbs of eggs 1 sausage, shake, 1bottle of water, 1/3 cup of greek yogurt and that is it all day. How can I be gaining? What am I doing wrong?    — Athinnermom (posted on February 2, 2010)

February 2, 2010
The body will go on starvation mode without enough food, the body says "whoa, wait a minute, if I am not getting enough food and regular intervals than maybe I need to slow that metabolism down so I can save my energy." I haven't had surgery yet but I do know that. I also know that you need to eat at regular set intervals.
   — A. Me

February 2, 2010
Tina is right. If you aren't getting in enough calories, your metabolism slows way down, so you can actually gain weight or plateau. Also, do try and get your protein in! You don't want to lose muscle! Remember, your heart is a muscle too! If you aren't getting enough protein in, your body will take it from where it can get it - meaning the muscles. The less muscle you have, the lower your metabolism, meaning again that you will plateau or gain weight. Don't forget to exercise as well - although you may be limited in activities for a while, you can still walk. That that will help speed up your metabolism as well! Congrats on your surgery! And best of luck - I'm sure you will do great. I know how difficult those first few months are getting the protein in. Just keep trying.
   — Wendy M.

February 2, 2010
You are right on schedule. There is usually a stall right about 3 -4 weeks. Your body is realizing that its being starved and fights back. This will pass but can be very stressful. Keep making the right choices and try not to eat out for a while, its just too hard. If you do, plan ahead check menus online so you can decide beforehand. But keep drinking your water and getting your protien in. You will do fine just be patient, we have pretty much all lived thru these stalls. It probably won't be the last one either! Make sure to measure yourself because you will be loosing inches even if your not loosing pounds. Good Luck!
   — ToniLee

February 2, 2010
you need to be getting in more fluids. If you are truly doing 1 shake and 1 bottle of water...Also be sure you eat 3 meals and make them low cal. I don't think sausage is a good choice unless its turkey or veggie type. I'd call and speak to your nutritionist. She will have more insight as she knows more about you. Congrats on surgery and take care! Hugs n God Bless, Kim
   — gpcmist

February 2, 2010
I'm very concerned about you drinking only one bottle of water a day. You need much more than that! Also, don't weigh yourself every day. I do agree with being careful about sausage. There's too much fat and corn syrup. I'm three years post op and do have an occasional sausage patty.
   — Muggs

February 3, 2010
You need like 64 oz water minimum to keep things moving. Drink non stop water. But sipp slowly all day long.
   — trible

February 3, 2010
Are you doing any exercises? I use my Wii Fit every morning faithfully and am dropping about 2lbs a day! Try that or walk for about 15 to 20 mins and watch the weight fall off. Its working for me so far.
   — smokeybonefan

February 5, 2010
You need more water.
   — Kristy