Question:
is anyone who is a recent Post op experiencing weight gain?
I am 2 months post op (LAP RNY)and i have lost a total of 77 lbs. I'm trying to follow the program supplied by my doctor, but i've gained 2 lbs already. Is that normal or am i doing something wrong. I don't overeat...i barely eat anything at all. Can someone help? — Marissa N. (posted on May 22, 2004)
May 22, 2004
77 lbs in 2 months is fantastic. At this point I wouldn't worry about the
2 lbs, weight normally can fluctuate a couple of pounds, that's probably
all the 2 lbs is a natural fluctuation, with a dramatic loss like you've
had, your body might need some time to readjust and catch up. Just hang in
there, keep following your post op guidelines, (getting in your protein
and water) and the pounds will start falling off again soon!
— Patricia T.
May 22, 2004
I gained 5 pounds at about 1-2 months out. I lost those pounds in a week or
so then lost more so I wouldn't worry about it if you are following the
proper meal plan. Some times our bodies just grab extra while we are losing
so the scale can move up a pound or two then lose more. I finally stopped
worrying about it and I really don't chart the increases anymore on my
profile but they do happen. I am breaking a plateau that I have been on for
about a month and I over 7 months out now. I have lost a total of 90 pounds
out of the 120 pounds I have to lose to be at my ideal weight for my
height. You may want to make sure you are getting in all of your water,
your supplements, and your protein. I wouldn't worry about your gain if you
are doing all of that. God bless you and good luck.
— tntwildlife77
May 22, 2004
i lose pretty steady. the week or so before my period i gain about 2 pounds
but lose it a week later.
— franbvan
May 23, 2004
Marisa...congrats on your excellent weight loss. I had lost only about 35
pounds at 2 months out. I lost 28 pounds the first month and then slowed
down considerably. I hit several plateaus and thought something was wrong
with me because I didn't lose as fast as my friends did. But, by reading
the boards here, I found out I'm pretty much in the average normal range
and my friends were the ones who were in the other category. I hope your
rapid loss continues. I'm 20 weeks post op and have lost 72 pounds. Good
luck.
— Katherine F.
May 23, 2004
Great job on the weight loss. At 5 months out I am down 91. I constantly
fluctuate sometimes going up as much as 5 pounds. It will all balance out
in the end. A lot of factors play in the fluctuation just like before.
Water weight, salt intake, bowel movements, diet etc. Don't stress over
it.
— boonikki29
May 23, 2004
Congrats on GREAT weight loss and as a 8 month postie I have some excellant
advice for you..Throw away the scale..Follow the rules and you will do just
fine..
Hugs
— Kathy S.
May 23, 2004
A number of reasons could cause this: medicine, muscle gain if your
exercising, menstral time, ate something salty or just need a good poop. I
gain 2 pounds easy back and forth thru the day and night. I have even
gained up to 4lbs around the menstral time... don't worry about the 2lbs.
now if you gain 5lbs+ and it stays several days then I would start
consulting someone this early out. Great job and hide the scale if it
really bothers you *lol* your doing AWESOME!!!
— WLS_Deb
May 24, 2004
Holy moly! 77 lbs in 2 months is PHENOMENAL weight loss. Wow! I'm going
to jump on the bandwagon with the other psoter and tell you- get rid of the
scale! Follow your program, exercise and weigh ONE time a month. You'll
do much better stress wise with this approach. Keep up the good work!
— LMCLILLY
May 24, 2004
Burn the scale-- seriously, it will make you crazy if you weigh yourself
too often. Sounds like you are doing everything right. I second what
everyone here has already said: concentrate on eating the right things in
the right amounts, drinking A LOT of water and getting some exercise. I
know you're a new post-op but you're doing great and you should be soooo
proud of losing 77 pounds in 2 months-- that is awesome!
— lizinPA
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