kmiller 146 Posted February 7, 2013 Does anyone know much about post op weight gain? I am 9 months out and barely losing. I had an open hernia repair done 2 days ago. I couldn't hardly eat at all for a couple days. Yesterday I got to eat just a little. I got on the scales today and I've gained 8 flipping pounds! I am so depressed, I can't hardly see straight! Any help is greatly appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
music1618 879 Posted February 7, 2013 Good chance it is Water weight. They had you on iv fluids while in the hospital. I am 7 months post op and my weight loss has slowed way down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
worm2872 635 Posted February 7, 2013 I was up 10 pounds after my surgery. It took me a week to get it off. Don't panic. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica9190 127 Posted February 7, 2013 I gained 13 lbs (237 to 250.) it took me a week to lose it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEQ 0 Posted February 7, 2013 I'm only 4 months out and I've basically stopped losing. I'm freaking out. I eat way less than i used to so I'm not sure why I'm not losing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btb2013 84 Posted February 8, 2013 Does anyone know much about post op weight gain? I am 9 months out and barely losing. I had an open hernia repair done 2 days ago. I couldn't hardly eat at all for a couple days. Yesterday I got to eat just a little. I got on the scales today and I've gained 8 flipping pounds! I am so depressed' date=' I can't hardly see straight! Any help is greatly appreciated![/quote'] I heard on another forum that eating the minimum required to required calories daily, whether by Protein shakes/and-or food, is how the weight comes off faster...... Exercise adds even more..... Your body being in starvation mode=holding on to all food taken in as fat stores, until you get your body to recognize that it is being fed regularly again..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcotheran83 11 Posted February 8, 2013 I heard on another forum that eating the minimum required to required calories daily' date=' whether by Protein shakes/and-or food, is how the weight comes off faster...... Exercise adds even more..... Your body being in starvation mode=holding on to all food taken in as fat stores, until you get your body to recognize that it is being fed regularly again.....[/quote'] I am 2 years post op and I gained 20lbs back. I got myself back on track and lost 11lbs in 3 weeks. It gets harder and you have to work harder so you don't gain. Sometimes the body goes into shock and will cause a stall in weight loss, but DO NOT get discouraged because it will come off if you work hard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btb2013 84 Posted February 8, 2013 Are u taking in all the Protein you need, and all the Water u need, and calories u need? If so, sometimes switching to mostly liquid for a few days or a week can help, my dr said powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury and Bariatric Advantage help rev it back up..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michelecaples 224 Posted February 8, 2013 Stalls happen and you just have to wait it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristy3k 1,133 Posted February 8, 2013 kmiller... music is right. This weight gain is from surgery. I had an ablation done and gained 8. It took 6 days for the iv stuff to flush out of my system and then I started losing. It is a freak out moment but you got this. Just keep working the program. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heather81 6 Posted February 8, 2013 I am post op to jan 14 th !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btb2013 84 Posted February 8, 2013 I am post op to jan 14 th !! Congrats :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jls2012 41 Posted February 8, 2013 I gained 3 pounds last week not sure what happened- was doing great and then I gain! I think I will have to shake it up a little with my diet to start losing again. Wasn't able to get much cardio in this week either. Not worried- I know I will start losing again- just frustrated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btb2013 84 Posted February 9, 2013 I gained 3 pounds last week not sure what happened- was doing great and then I gain! I think I will have to shake it up a little with my diet to start losing again. Wasn't able to get much cardio in this week either. Not worried- I know I will start losing again- just frustrated! Keep going, you can do this..... Everyone has a stall... Keep pushing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jls2012 41 Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks!! This is why I love this forum- excellent support from people who are going thru this with me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
