I'm really sad

[Kjcase23]

Hi
I'm still hungry, I'm eating about 700 calories. I'm getting a lot of protein in, but gaining weight !! I'm so sad, I know I'm not eating not nearly or caring about what I used too. If anyone knows what I'm doing wrong Please let me know

Thanks,
Kate

[cashmere sweaters]

I'm sorry to hear that's happening to you. I read some fellow sleevers have that happen to them too.

[~Fawn]

Hi, you are only 13 days out...many people experience a small gain initially. I see you say you are at 700 calories..That is a bit high. I was told to be at 4-500 the first month or so. I think I was at 700 around month 5. I am still under 1000. check with your doc in regards to where you should be.

Sorry I am not much help, but that was my experience, good luck and peace

[christine53]

keep doing what you are suppose to. Your body has to adjust. You have put it through a really big shock. Don't give up and keep to the program.

[Kazoogirl]

Just what the others said, your body is in shock and you will have ups and downs. It is actually normal - it means your body is regulating itself properly. Make sure you getting lots of water too this will help. Water and Protein are the tops right now!

[ltlsqueak]

Hang in there! Praying that things will get better for you soon.

[JudyB]

This first month is a challenge for me as well. I'm just now getting on board of logging intake and protein and exercise. Have you been doing that to just "make sure" you're in line w/your plan? If I don't write it down, I'm prone to forget a little of this and a little of that. My doctor's recommendations were actually 800-1200 cals per day total, a min of 75-100 gms protein per day and less than 10 g sugar per meal.... spaced out thru day. On a sustained plan, there is sometimes (depending on one's body) such a thing as not eating enough. Could this possibly be a problem? I'm 5' 10", the cal requirements for me are going to be different than say for someone 5' 2". I truly believe that as your body adjusts, it will get with the program. Tues is my 3 week post op and I'm down 24 lbs since surgery. This will work for you ... it will! You're just adjusting ....

[BigJohn57]

And never think you shouldn't talk to a counselor or psychotherapist. We all need help at different stressful times in our life. This is a big life change. Help us out there if you feel you need it. Hugz

[Mandyj05]

My first 3 weeks were difficult. From week 2 -3 I was in a stall. When I went to my 3 week post op apt I even cried because I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. Just like everyone else said, they told me my body was still in shock and it is very normal not to lose or even gain a little.