6 weeks post-op and GAINING weight???

I have gained 5 pounds.... i have now only lost 20 pounds in 6 weeks. i know this is not good and normal. it is unheard of!!!  i haven't lost any weight  in the last MONTH. i have only gained 5 pounds in the last month. i am phoning my surgeon first thing in the morning to have this piece of crap surgery reversed!!!!!

I feel your frustration. WTF eh. If you do really intend to have this reversed (back to as close to normal as possible) you may want to consider the option of having it revised to something else like the DS. Check out the revision board and ask away. A word of caution though, there may be something else going on inside you making a perfectly good WLS not work so you better exhaust all avenues to make sure the docs figure out whats really going on. I feel really bad for you, this really sucks.

I think your body is in shock and in need of some fluids.  I don't think your RNY is failing you.  Just please remember that when someone is dehydrated their lites can be off and your body will hang on too any fluid it can.  How was the eating and drinking today?? This will work for you, we just need to figure out what is going on!! Kelly

you are so sweet :)...i always feel hungry....i had 1 protien drink. that is all i drank today. i had 1 bowl of soup and 1 pudding. i feel so fat. i feel like i have gained 50 pounds. 

ok so that is a start but what are you drinking?  Are you sipping your water?  You have not gained 50lbs so don't worry!!!!  Go get a big glass of ice cold or warm water and sip it.  Is your urine really orange?  I bet you need some fluids big time!! Kelly

my urine is kinda orange. i haven't had any water at all today.....

Jo-Anna... Kelly is bang on ... your body is in shock and is hanging on to all it can, plus whatever water too... and remember as women our weight DOES fluctuate about 5 pounds on a monthly basis.  3 items is not enough!!  Keeping sipping away!!!  There is nothing wrong with the RNY, please believe me... hang in there - on Wednesday when the stricture is popped out  you will be much, MUCH better (I still think you should go to emerge for IV fluids though)

I'm actually not surprised.  Your body is in starvation mode due to the lack of calories it is able to take with your stricture. It is basically "holding on for dear life". It is all a part of what you are going through and will change once you get your stricture fixed and are able to get the proper nutrients your body requires. Dawn

my tummy hurts and feels so bloated....my legs hurt too. i feel so cold and tired......

Go to the closest Emergency department Now!!!  So they will hook you up to a bag of fluids and it will make you feel better.  Do you have somewhere else to be tonight?? Go Now!!  Please listen to all of us and go!!!  If you don't have the cash for a cab then call an ambulance and tell them it is for transportation.  You will get a bill later for the trip but it may very well save your life!! Kelly