Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery

[mirrim58 33]

I'm still losing, but my weight bounces up and down as much as 3 or 4 lbs depending on time of day weighed and time of month. I'm down about 72 lbs since May.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

If your still losing, then the bounce is not really gaining... most people have a bounce. You might want to only weight every week or so if the weight fluctuation is bothering you. You have done great!

[ajotto25 3]

Hi everyone I am 9 months out I have v hit my first stall and gain. My current weight is 160.6. 2 months ago I was 162.4. Over the past month I have been weighing myself and it has been fluctuating up and down. I can't believe this is happening. I must say I have be en having more carbs and sweets a bit. What can I do to keep a steady loss. I have lost up 60lbs and my goal weight is 137

[ajotto25 3]

Hi everyone I am 9 months out I have v hit my first stall and gain. My current weight is 160.6. 2 months ago I was 162.4. Over the past month I have been weighing myself and it has been fluctuating up and down. I can't believe this is happening. I must say I have be en having more carbs and sweets a bit. What can I do to keep a steady loss. I have lost up 60lbs and my goal weight is 137

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Hi everyone I am 9 months out I have v hit my first stall and gain. My current weight is 160.6. 2 months ago I was 162.4. Over the past month I have been weighing myself and it has been fluctuating up and down. I can't believe this is happening. I must say I have be en having more carbs and sweets a bit. What can I do to keep a steady loss. I have lost up 60lbs and my goal weight is 137

Make sure you are getting 90 g Protein a day, minimum. Also, daily exercise will help you. Make sure it challenges you. Good luck!

[EarthyGoalie 253]

Make sure you are getting 90 g Protein a day, minimum. Also, daily exercise will help you. Make sure it challenges you. Good luck!

How do you get 90grams of protein a day without adding a lot of carbs and fat? :-/ It almost seems impossible to me. My surgeon told me to wean off the shakes, and eat more solid. I have been trying, but I cannot get more than 50. But I noticed a lot of the things I think of to eat, is either high in fat like cheese or high in carbs :-/

So how do u do it?

[mistysj 1,940]

How do you get 90grams of Protein a day without adding a lot of carbs and fat? :-/ It almost seems impossible to me. My surgeon told me to wean off the shakes, and eat more solid. I have been trying, but I cannot get more than 50. But I noticed a lot of the things I think of to eat, is either high in fat like cheese or high in carbs :-/ So how do u do it?

Lean dense protein like chicken or tuna. Low fat cottage cheese. Fat free Greek yogurt. eggs. Beef Jerky. Edamame (salted soy Beans -- Japanese). Fat free refried beans. Lentils. Hummus.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

How do you get 90grams of Protein a day without adding a lot of carbs and fat? :-/ It almost seems impossible to me. My surgeon told me to wean off the shakes, and eat more solid. I have been trying, but I cannot get more than 50. But I noticed a lot of the things I think of to eat, is either high in fat like cheese or high in carbs :-/ So how do u do it?

I still use shakes to boost the numbers. I like to have a 30 g pure Protein Shake as part of my first meal with a heavy dose of carb like Fiber one Cereal or oatmeal. For my last meal, I will have 60 g or so of casein shake (bed time). In between, I have 6 meals to play with. I will have oatmeal with 40 G Protein Powder before working out and a AMRAP bar (15 g) following the workout. For morning snack, I will have some lean chicken (about 25 g) and veggies. For lunch and dinner, I will target 25-30 G lean protein for each meal with veggies. So adding this all up: 230 g of protein a day on average. I am 17 months post op and maintaining pretty easily. I am glad exercise is available so starving is off the table. My muscles are not huge from the protein, but respectable and defined. Thank you cross fit.

Edited December 15, 2013 by Fiddleman

[ladyd728 106]

Good question, my surgery date is this Tuesday the 17 so I'm really concerned if I will gain my weight back.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Good question, my surgery date is this Tuesday the 17 so I'm really concerned if I will gain my weight back.

Most doctors will talk to their patients about exercising - during pre op consultation- as a way to manage weight once they reach goal because almost everyone will be eating more then, say, the first 6 months or even the first year. And eating more will lead to weight gain without a consistent exercise plan.

Edited December 14, 2013 by Fiddleman

[gateguard5 0]

I'm almost 4yrs out and im very down and depressed because ive been going backwards for awhile now.I was 373 bfe surgery and had got down to 250. Now im up to 286. First it was just a 5lb fluctation every month or so plus my eating is all out of whack. Eating emotionally again. Lots of personal problems. I would like to turn this around and start losing again and reach goal.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I'm almost 4yrs out and im very down and depressed because ive been going backwards for awhile now.I was 373 bfe surgery and had got down to 250. Now im up to 286. First it was just a 5lb fluctation every month or so plus my eating is all out of whack. Eating emotionally again. Lots of personal problems. I would like to turn this around and start losing again and reach goal.

I know I am preaching to the choir, but you need to make a conscious deliberate decision about succeeding. There is no part way. Time to rededicate yourself to the basics. 80 g Protein, 64 oz Water at a minimum. Eat veggies and cut out sugar, breads and starches. If you manage good carbs that are low GI, you should eat those. Exercise for minimum 30 min a day, even if just a walk. Time to succeed!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I stopped drinking my shakes and I gained a few lbs. Went back to drinking shakes and today I am back to my normal. I had to cut the carbs, sugars, etc. I am really bad with exercise. I do know that I need to step it up since I really want to lose about 5 more lbs.....

Fiddleman has given excellent advice.........

[finally on my way 67]

I have posted this before, but it really illustrates this point....

Thank you for sharing that. Great illustration to show how things may & will fluctuate. 2 weeks post op tomorrow and I have avoided weighing myself but once a week so not to feel discouraged. Crossing my fingers for some good news tomorrow on the scale. I have always been heavy so I can not imagine loosing much of my excess weight. Real or a dream... Love your before and after photo as well. So inspiring!

[gouldsgirl2001 14]

I am 6 weeks out and keep going up and down within the same 5 pounds! I weight daily and am so frustrated with this! I thought I was supposed to lose quickly the first few months? I'm getting in two Protein Shakes a day, Protein at every meal and not snacking in-between. I don't have the room! Glad to hear that others are having the same issues.