A real eye opener for me.
hamelle2
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I had a major surgery 11 days ago. Finally got on the scale today and I have gained 9 lbs. It took me a month to lose those 9 #!!!
My sedentary tdee is 1844. So to gain those 9# I must be averaging 4500 calories per day. The sad part is I bet I don't lose those 9 # in 11 days. Some weight may be water but my stomach and thighs have definitely expanded. I'm going to start eating 1300 calories again and see what the next 11 days brings. So sad. : (
My sedentary tdee is 1844. So to gain those 9# I must be averaging 4500 calories per day. The sad part is I bet I don't lose those 9 # in 11 days. Some weight may be water but my stomach and thighs have definitely expanded. I'm going to start eating 1300 calories again and see what the next 11 days brings. So sad. : (
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Don't worry, if you just had surgery your body is likely retaining a good bit of water, it is part of the trauma and healing process. You will loose most of it while you recover unless you have been really overdoing it with your diet.
ETA: Don't start eating 1300 unless you have your doctor's approval, you need to heal.0 -
soapsandropes wrote: »Don't worry, if you just had surgery your body is likely retaining a good bit of water, it is part of the trauma and healing process. You will loose most of it while you recover unless you have been really overdoing it with your diet.
ETA: Don't start eating 1300 unless you have your doctor's approval, you need to heal.
This...post surgery there is going to be fluid retention for sure. Breath.0 -
So you honestly think you're eating 4500 calories a day? Is someone bringing in all your food from Sonic & the Cheesecake Factory. Really, it's probably just water weight.0
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So you honestly think you're eating 4500 calories a day? Is someone bringing in all your food from Sonic & the Cheesecake Factory. Really, it's probably just water weight.
This. Seriously.
Talk to your doctor before cutting down to 1300 calories per day. Healing from major surgery is taxing on the body. It's not the greatest time to cut down on energy intake.0 -
They actually fill your open spaces with liquid for some surgeries.
And, a whole month to lose 9#? ....Oh my sweet summer child... Is a month sooooo very long?0 -
2 years ago i had a spinal fusion. My body burned so many calories during the healing process that I lost 15 pounds which was the beginning of my 75 pound weight loss. Don't cut back now, your body needs to heal after a major surgery. Don't worry, it will come off again. I hope you have a quick, pain free recovery.0
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Thank you for the encouragement. It was such a shock to see that number on the scale! The doctor has me on 5 medicines that make me sick if not taken with quite a bit of food. And I stopped weighing and logging. I will at least start doing that again.0
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soapsandropes wrote: »Don't worry, if you just had surgery your body is likely retaining a good bit of water, it is part of the trauma and healing process. You will loose most of it while you recover unless you have been really overdoing it with your diet.
ETA: Don't start eating 1300 unless you have your doctor's approval, you need to heal.
This. Lots of water. Water water water.
PS: 9# in a month is AWESOME. Especially for a woman over 50!0 -
catscats222 wrote: »were you eating fast food for every meal those 11 days? and chips and dip for snacks?
Let's just say I find ice cream and twinkies to be very comforting and easy on my stomach.
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OR you have water retention from the surgery???0
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It is ok to feel fragile and vulnerable after surgery but do not harm your recovery by trying to lose these pounds right away. If you need to feel in control start logging again but stay away from the scale for a while. Also, run everything by your doctor first.0
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soapsandropes wrote: »Don't worry, if you just had surgery your body is likely retaining a good bit of water, it is part of the trauma and healing process. You will loose most of it while you recover unless you have been really overdoing it with your diet.
ETA: Don't start eating 1300 unless you have your doctor's approval, you need to heal.
This...post surgery there is going to be fluid retention for sure. Breath.
It is so nice to have great advice when you're freaking out! Thank you! I could blame the pain meds for my crazy thoughts too. Lol0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »soapsandropes wrote: »Don't worry, if you just had surgery your body is likely retaining a good bit of water, it is part of the trauma and healing process. You will loose most of it while you recover unless you have been really overdoing it with your diet.
ETA: Don't start eating 1300 unless you have your doctor's approval, you need to heal.
This. Lots of water. Water water water.
PS: 9# in a month is AWESOME. Especially for a woman over 50!
Thank you. I tend to lose quickly when focusing and doing the right things but I also gain it quickly too. I lost 20 lbs so there would be less stress on my new hip. Honestly, I have been overdoing it. My kids bring me wonderful, horrible high calorie foods. Time to knock that off! Thank you0 -
thereshegoesagain wrote: »2 years ago i had a spinal fusion. My body burned so many calories during the healing process that I lost 15 pounds which was the beginning of my 75 pound weight loss. Don't cut back now, your body needs to heal after a major surgery. Don't worry, it will come off again. I hope you have a quick, pain free recovery.
I would be thrilled to be able to follow your lead. I hope your surgery was successful. Your weight loss is amazing. Thank you!
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Please just focus on recovery. The weight will come off. We're all here to support you when you're healed and ready. Wishing you good health!0
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They actually fill your open spaces with liquid for some surgeries.
And, a whole month to lose 9#? ....Oh my sweet summer child... Is a month sooooo very long?
Yep to the bolded. I was going to point that out. You're most likely looking at a LOT of water weight. Dont fret and be sure to drink lots of water. Go easy on yourself while you heal.
@WBB55 I lolled at "my sweet summer child" I've got two summer babies. Gonna start using that one.
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I came home 11 lbs. heavier after a surgery. It took me at least two weeks to drop it.0
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I had major jaw surgery over a year ago and a week post op I had gained 6lbs, a week later I had dropped 20. And then I got to eat again and gained it all right back. Its a strange time for your body, heal before worrying about your weight.0
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soapsandropes wrote: »Don't worry, if you just had surgery your body is likely retaining a good bit of water, it is part of the trauma and healing process. You will loose most of it while you recover unless you have been really overdoing it with your diet.
ETA: Don't start eating 1300 unless you have your doctor's approval, you need to heal.
This...post surgery there is going to be fluid retention for sure. Breath.
Yup.
Just before I started with MFP, I had 2 surgeries a week apart. All of a sudden I packed on about 6 kg! I could hardly believe it ...
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Four to five pounds of that is probably water weight. If not, at least a couple are. So let's say you gained 7 pounds, you'll lose that in no time. Losing 9 pounds in a month isn't bad at all. You're not doing too bad, I wouldn't let it get to you. Just keep moving forward and don't give up.0
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I have had the same thing happen everytime I have been in the hospital and got IV fluids. It will come off quickly. Relax ~0
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Thank you for all of your wonderful support and advice! It has really helped me have a much more positive and realistic outlook.
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I'm gonna 100th what others are saying. It's water, EASILY.
you know they put drains in after surgery for a reason right!0 -
soapsandropes wrote: »Don't worry, if you just had surgery your body is likely retaining a good bit of water, it is part of the trauma and healing process. You will loose most of it while you recover unless you have been really overdoing it with your diet.
ETA: Don't start eating 1300 unless you have your doctor's approval, you need to heal.
This...post surgery there is going to be fluid retention for sure. Breath.
This again... because you know, for the vast majority of surgeries that require even the slightest bit of cutting, they actually pump a metric **** ton of saline into you to control your blood pressure. Last time someone did that to me (cancer free 8 years minus one month!) I looked like the michelin man for 3 weeks, and that was back when I was thin... So yes, do please give it some time before you go hard on yourself:)0 -
Yes, you should consult your doctor about your food and before reducing your calorie intake. Do some exercise as much as possible.0
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over the past 18 months I've had three lots of surgery, stomach twice and shoulder. Do not cut calories too quickly, believe me it does hinder your recovery. Be patient you will definitely lose the weight again, sometimes we don't look at the long term issues caused by not recovering before we restrict our calories.I had a major surgery 11 days ago. Finally got on the scale today and I have gained 9 lbs. It took me a month to lose those 9 #!!!
My sedentary tdee is 1844. So to gain those 9# I must be averaging 4500 calories per day. The sad part is I bet I don't lose those 9 # in 11 days. Some weight may be water but my stomach and thighs have definitely expanded. I'm going to start eating 1300 calories again and see what the next 11 days brings. So sad. : (
Best wishes to full recovery. .....patience
That doesn't mean live on cream cakes lol!!!
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