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I have never posted before. I had RNY on July 3rd 2014. Weighed 237 when discharged got down to 140 by January. Have maintained that weight I think I go by clothes size I fit into a size 5/7 from 18/20. The 7s do not fit anymore. I all of a sudden have went back to a 11 large muffin top has developed I look pregnant pregnant belly sticking out. 2 weeks ago I had a flat stomach. Going to try 5 day pouch test. I am severely sad. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

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I would absolutely yo back to the basics. Start with the pouch test. Track everything you eat and drink, ensure the rules are in place:

Nothing to eat or drink 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after

Measure your food

64 oz. of Water

1 gram of Protein for every inch you are tall

Exercise - 30 minutes a day minimum

I would venture to guess if you go back and look you have let some of the basics fall off and that is why you are gaining,

This is what I would

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Are you bound up? Have you had any health changes? If no, my guess is you've been ignoring the signs of weight creeping back--I've been there! I'm 5 years out and 140# down. I weigh twice a day and allow 2 pounds up or down. More than that for more than 3 days and it's diet time.

Journal--honestly. Where do you keep your food? Have you fallen back into old habits? Best wishes for you to find the power to beat the beast.

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Would get some labs done, esp thyroid function, glucose. Are u near menopause?

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I am going to start the pouch test today. I am very tender to the touch in the area above my belly button I'm going to call my drs office I also had blood in my stool.. I'm going through tremendous stress right now thank you for the advice.

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