5 & half months post TT....question

HolliBeth1
on 5/29/09 11:28 am - Millbrook, AL

I have not posted in a while. My tummy looks good & I am pleased with the results. My question is about my weight. I was able to hold 130-135 since I met my goal up unitl my TT. After the TT, I bounced around like crazy even got up to 143. I would like to get 133-135, but can't get below 139 & stick at 140! Why has this happened? Has something in my body changed after the TT? ANy advice, suggestions, anything....please! Thanks, Holli

Highest~ 267/ Surgery~ 253/Current~133/ GOAL 130
August 31, 2006 ~ Gastric Bypass~December 19, 2008 ~Tuck with muscle repair~December 16, 2009 ~ Tummy Tuck revision (loosened skin as a result of stretch marks), Mons reduction, Mini Inner Thigh Lift, BL/BA to Full C from AA :)~December 18, 2013 ~ Butt Lift and brachioplasty~Completed by Dr. Wang-Ashraf at Artisan Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.
"No day, but today", RENT...Johnathan Larson

Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 5/29/09 12:58 pm - OH

RNY on 08/27/07

Probably still some residual swelling or fluid retention... just give it time and try to limit your sodium intake.

Lora

14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained

You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.

HolliBeth1
on 5/29/09 1:36 pm - Millbrook, AL

RNY on 08/31/06

Thank you Lora! I am taking fish & flaxseed oil. I drink lots of coffee & just read that could do it. I don't know, maybe I should get some ketosis strips.....

Highest~ 267/ Surgery~ 253/Current~133/ GOAL 130
August 31, 2006 ~ Gastric Bypass~December 19, 2008 ~Tuck with muscle repair~December 16, 2009 ~ Tummy Tuck revision (loosened skin as a result of stretch marks), Mons reduction, Mini Inner Thigh Lift, BL/BA to Full C from AA :)~December 18, 2013 ~ Butt Lift and brachioplasty~Completed by Dr. Wang-Ashraf at Artisan Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.
"No day, but today", RENT...Johnathan Larson

MelissaF
on 5/30/09 12:44 am - Northwood, IA

RNY on 12/04/06

I know they say the swelling can last up to a year. Have you changed anything about your eating or exercise habits? Do you feel u actually gained actual pounds or do u feel you are swollen and its fluid?

Hugs, Melissa

http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=6166c1bf498224d5a8b93e&skin_id=701&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

RNY- 12/04/06 with Dr. Matt Glasock
LBL - 4/28/09 with Dr. Rene Recinos

HolliBeth1
on 5/30/09 7:47 am - Millbrook, AL

RNY on 08/31/06

I have not changed any habits...still eat low to no carb, lots meat and no sweating..... It does feel like I have gained weight. I don't feel fat...it's just, like yesterday I went to put on size 2 capris...they were TIGHT...I could button them, but would not have worn them unless I had a baggy shirt. I hear myself saying this in my head & think how petty....I remember the day when I just want to weigh 160! But..crap....I paid cash for gastric & cash for the TT and am 30...I HAVE to make this work and stay small....Ugh!

Highest~ 267/ Surgery~ 253/Current~133/ GOAL 130
August 31, 2006 ~ Gastric Bypass~December 19, 2008 ~Tuck with muscle repair~December 16, 2009 ~ Tummy Tuck revision (loosened skin as a result of stretch marks), Mons reduction, Mini Inner Thigh Lift, BL/BA to Full C from AA :)~December 18, 2013 ~ Butt Lift and brachioplasty~Completed by Dr. Wang-Ashraf at Artisan Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.
"No day, but today", RENT...Johnathan Larson

MelissaF
on 5/31/09 1:23 am - Northwood, IA

RNY on 12/04/06

WOw... a size 2!!! Rockstar! I am a 4 and I thought I was small.. LOL ok, you make me look like I need to go on a diet! haha.. no really though, you are swelling still if you have not changed your eating habits. Sounds like water retention for sure and it can last for a year. I would not sweat it if you think that you are eating right. I hear you on the wanting to remain small, no worry in wanting that.. u have come so far and have every right to want to be small... I do too. How tall are you if you don't mind me asking?

Hugs, Melissa

http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=6166c1bf498224d5a8b93e&skin_id=701&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

RNY- 12/04/06 with Dr. Matt Glasock
LBL - 4/28/09 with Dr. Rene Recinos

HolliBeth1
on 5/31/09 5:00 am - Millbrook, AL

RNY on 08/31/06

Thank y ou Melissa! I am 5'4 maybe 5'5....If anything my eating habits have gotten better. I used to keep peanut M&ms around, but have not even done that in months! I eat lots of veggies via this cabbage cilantro soup I make and salads are alomst a daily with lots of meat! I'll just stick to it! BUT I tell you at a year I better see a difference! Ask me anything. I am an open book on here. This site has helped me so much for several years now...I"ll give back anyway I can!

Highest~ 267/ Surgery~ 253/Current~133/ GOAL 130
August 31, 2006 ~ Gastric Bypass~December 19, 2008 ~Tuck with muscle repair~December 16, 2009 ~ Tummy Tuck revision (loosened skin as a result of stretch marks), Mons reduction, Mini Inner Thigh Lift, BL/BA to Full C from AA :)~December 18, 2013 ~ Butt Lift and brachioplasty~Completed by Dr. Wang-Ashraf at Artisan Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.
"No day, but today", RENT...Johnathan Larson

MelissaF
on 6/1/09 3:12 am - Northwood, IA

RNY on 12/04/06

You might wanna watch your sodium content and that might help too (i.e. soups etc). Flush with lots of water.. sounds like you are doing everything right!! Hang in there!!

Hugs, Melissa

http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=6166c1bf498224d5a8b93e&skin_id=701&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

RNY- 12/04/06 with Dr. Matt Glasock
LBL - 4/28/09 with Dr. Rene Recinos

cbhjr98
on 5/31/09 4:50 pm

RNY on 11/05/07

OH man - now I'm jealous!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm 5'4" and weigh 120 pounds and am still a size 4-5. So not fair - sniff. And even after a TT I didn't change sizes except now I can't wear my jeans or have anything rubbing my hips.

UGH!!!!! POUTTING!!!!!!!!!!

Cass

Starting BMI under 45? Join us on The Lightweight Board.
HW:257ish / SW:205 / CW:110.4 / GW:119.99

HolliBeth1
on 5/31/09 10:54 pm - Millbrook, AL

RNY on 08/31/06

Cass,

I wear a hundred diffrent sizes, for example:

White House, Black Market, size 8!!! In their evening wear
Ann Taylor, size 0
Old Navy, size 0
Abrecrombie, size 2
Seven Jeans, size 5
Karen Kane, size 2
Nine West, size 4, dress pants

Everyone makes everything so different...so, who knows what size I am. I just don't want pants from last year to be tight this year...I do know that is NOT a good sign!

Highest~ 267/ Surgery~ 253/Current~133/ GOAL 130
August 31, 2006 ~ Gastric Bypass~December 19, 2008 ~Tuck with muscle repair~December 16, 2009 ~ Tummy Tuck revision (loosened skin as a result of stretch marks), Mons reduction, Mini Inner Thigh Lift, BL/BA to Full C from AA :)~December 18, 2013 ~ Butt Lift and brachioplasty~Completed by Dr. Wang-Ashraf at Artisan Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.
"No day, but today", RENT...Johnathan Larson

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