weight gain

[Kari Nowakowski-Longley 0]

In the last 10 months I went from a size 6 to a size 17. I went from my goal weight of 135 up to 180. I redid the Protein Shakes like you do before the surgery and the 1st time I lost nothing, 2nd time I gained 4pounds. I am unable to vomit since my surgery in June 2012. I have a constant pain right below my sternum area. My diet did not change when I started gaining weight but I made it more strict. I get nauseated a lot but of course can't vomit and that pain increases terribly for up to 5 hours the longest.

I moved to a different state about 8 months ago and I am still waiting for my records to get here so I can be seen. I have sent for them 4 times and my PCP lost them every time but this last time I asked them to be sent to the gastric office.

Has anybody ever went from sleeve to bypass? Or has anyone had my issues?

I am so frustrated and sad that this is happening to me. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Kari

[Kiba 47]

It could be something more serious if you're gaining weight without a diet change. Perhaps a serious medical, hormonal or prescription issue? You said you moved too, maybe stress/depression; it plays a HUGE roll on weight gain/loss. Definitely be persistent in getting in touch with your doctors. I'm sorry they've been so difficult to deal with. Try to do an elimination diet, maybe the shakes aren't taking well to your body now after some time. I know when something works for me (even in a positive way) I find my body builds a tolerance for it and it never works the same way! I'm unsure if you can have two procedures entirely different from one another, but I'm sure it is possible. I can't imagine it being terribly healthy or wise though, I'm sure your surgeon would have a better understanding of your body.