I'm Gaining XPost
Went to the doctor's about my elevated liver enzymes. She ordered a boatload of tests and an ultrasound plus a referal to a liver specialist. No clue what it could be. I'm not really concerned...yet.
I got on the scale and since my last visit on the 9th I am up almost 5 lbs. I knew I had gained but my scale only shows me up 2 lbs. I have mixed feelings. Of course I am glad to finally be gaining and I am hopeful to get to a better weight for me but of course the fear is there. What if I can't stop? What if I get out of controll again? How much should I gain? Where and how do I stop?
Right now the plan is to stay between 115 to 120. I may want to go higher from there depending on how I look and feel.
I am glad I am gaining, I just don't want to watch, lol Maybe I need to stay off the scale except my weekly weigh in and go by my clothes. I have a whole shed full of clothes that are too big on me now that I can wear when I gain some weight so I don't have to worry about buying new clothes. It's just the mental part of watching the scale go up that is hard so I may need you to talk me down from the ledge when I start to freak out.
I got on the scale and since my last visit on the 9th I am up almost 5 lbs. I knew I had gained but my scale only shows me up 2 lbs. I have mixed feelings. Of course I am glad to finally be gaining and I am hopeful to get to a better weight for me but of course the fear is there. What if I can't stop? What if I get out of controll again? How much should I gain? Where and how do I stop?
Right now the plan is to stay between 115 to 120. I may want to go higher from there depending on how I look and feel.
I am glad I am gaining, I just don't want to watch, lol Maybe I need to stay off the scale except my weekly weigh in and go by my clothes. I have a whole shed full of clothes that are too big on me now that I can wear when I gain some weight so I don't have to worry about buying new clothes. It's just the mental part of watching the scale go up that is hard so I may need you to talk me down from the ledge when I start to freak out.
WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010
High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.
I started having elevated liver enzymes in August 2011. I just went to a liver specialist on Monday, Jan 23rd for a bunch of blood tests and I went to have abdominal ultrasound done today, Jan 26th. I am not scheduled for a follow up appointment until Feb 27th. They are looking at my gallbladder. I have never had any problems with it so far. Please keep me posted and I will keep you posted. Like you, I have no clue what it could be either.
Age at RNY: 55, Height: 5'4", Consultation Weight: 331 lbs-12/1/2009, RNY Surgery Weight: 281 lbs-3/22/2010, Goal Weight Reached: 141 lbs-6/23/2011, Lowest Weight: 126 lbs-12/11/2011,
Current Age: 61, Current Weight: 161 lbs-5/20/2016, Total Weight Loss Maintained: 170 lbs 
We are twins! 
I too have had slightly elevated liver enzymes since about 6 months post-op. I had the gallbladder removed, the ultrasound, blood tests, liver specialist and a liver biopsy. I finally put the brakes on it all when they wanted another biopsy. Enough already! Maybe next year.....
As for a trying to gain weight: I found that it is HARD!! I dropped to under 100 in early November after losing gradually since an unrelated surgery in April. WAY to low for my 5' 4 1/2" body. Since then I have been adding butter or olive oil to everything and baking sugar free and low carb breads, muffins and cookies. The reactive hypoglycemia makes it very difficult to add extra calories.
I know that I NEED to gain back to 115 where I want to be, bu****ching the pounds come back is screwing with my brain big time. I am afraid that I will keep gaining and not be able to stop. After being obese for years, having to gain weight scares the heck out of me. I NEED to gain/I am SCARED to gain (too much). Is it a slippery slope? Can I stop when I get back there?
I too have had slightly elevated liver enzymes since about 6 months post-op. I had the gallbladder removed, the ultrasound, blood tests, liver specialist and a liver biopsy. I finally put the brakes on it all when they wanted another biopsy. Enough already! Maybe next year.....As for a trying to gain weight: I found that it is HARD!! I dropped to under 100 in early November after losing gradually since an unrelated surgery in April. WAY to low for my 5' 4 1/2" body. Since then I have been adding butter or olive oil to everything and baking sugar free and low carb breads, muffins and cookies. The reactive hypoglycemia makes it very difficult to add extra calories.
I know that I NEED to gain back to 115 where I want to be, bu****ching the pounds come back is screwing with my brain big time. I am afraid that I will keep gaining and not be able to stop. After being obese for years, having to gain weight scares the heck out of me. I NEED to gain/I am SCARED to gain (too much). Is it a slippery slope? Can I stop when I get back there?
High 250/Consult Weight 245/Surgery 205/Now 109
Height 5'4.5" BMI 18.4
In maintenance since June 2009 
Not even being close to where you guys are all I want to say is goodluck I can only imagine how odd that would be to need to gain. My very good friend is Philipino and shes maybe 95 lbs but very small framed. I always complained about needing to lose and she would literally cry because she wanted to be 115 when she went home to visit because her family said she was too skinny so she must not be happy.
I felt bad for her but still it's hard for me to imagine the need and desire to gain.
I pray you all good health and happiness and hope they find out whats going on with you.
I felt bad for her but still it's hard for me to imagine the need and desire to gain.
I pray you all good health and happiness and hope they find out whats going on with you.
Nothing tastes as good as skinny will feel. 
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