male only 2+ years post-op... weight gain?

[jnw 13]

Has anyone out there, 18 most or longer post-op, seen any weight gain. I was at 365, then 330 or so day of surgery, and got down to 226. Which my physician was about dead on with (my goal was 190, he laughed and said 225 was more realistic due to my bone density). I floated between 226 and 229 for about a year. Then as if like entering the next stage or something, I've begun gaining weight. 230, 235, 240, 245... So I begin a walking regiment. I do about 3-4 miles a time 5 times a week (3mph, 3.5 incline). I dropped to 241 within a couple weeks, but today I'm up to 244 again.

I'll be honest, after 2.5 years post op, my biggest issue isn't that I feel hungry, it's that I never truly feel full compare to a year ago.

[James Marusek 5,244]

I am 3 years post-op RNY gastric bypass surgery. This is my approach during the maintenance phase. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery2.pdf

[dtiller1147 137]

Has anyone out there, 18 most or longer post-op, seen any weight gain. I was at 365, then 330 or so day of surgery, and got down to 226. Which my physician was about dead on with (my goal was 190, he laughed and said 225 was more realistic due to my bone density). I floated between 226 and 229 for about a year. Then as if like entering the next stage or something, I've begun gaining weight. 230, 235, 240, 245... So I begin a walking regiment. I do about 3-4 miles a time 5 times a week (3mph, 3.5 incline). I dropped to 241 within a couple weeks, but today I'm up to 244 again.

I'll be honest, after 2.5 years post op, my biggest issue isn't that I feel hungry, it's that I never truly feel full compare to a year ago.

Hello, our stats are close. I am 20 months out right now and I am only losing a pound a month after my initial weight loss the first year. Last month was 2 # but I had to step up my intensity and duration on my work outs and be even more disciplined on my meal plan. It’s like our metabolism has reset to our new smaller version. If we do not stay on top of our game (do not get complacent) and increase our intensity the statistic indicate that we will gain around 10% or more back.

[sweettea 300]

I guess I'm lucky. I'm 2 1/2 years out and started losing again. I upped my exercise and FORCE myself to get the Water in.

[audaciousmarie 161]

Has anyone out there, 18 most or longer post-op, seen any weight gain. I was at 365, then 330 or so day of surgery, and got down to 226. Which my physician was about dead on with (my goal was 190, he laughed and said 225 was more realistic due to my bone density). I floated between 226 and 229 for about a year. Then as if like entering the next stage or something, I've begun gaining weight. 230, 235, 240, 245... So I begin a walking regiment. I do about 3-4 miles a time 5 times a week (3mph, 3.5 incline). I dropped to 241 within a couple weeks, but today I'm up to 244 again.

I'll be honest, after 2.5 years post op, my biggest issue isn't that I feel hungry, it's that I never truly feel full compare to a year ago.

Wow...i had no idea bone density had anything to do with our proper body weight.

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[jnw 13]

@@audaciousmarie My surgeon sort of laughed at me when I told him my goal weight. I was 330 pre-op, and I said I wanted to get to 190-200. He said, 220 if you're very diligent about working out 5 days a week and follow the plan religiously, otherwise 225-230 was more realistic. This is due to bone density. As larger people our bones have built up mass to support our weight over the years. When you lose weight you don't lose bone mass.

@dtiller1147. Ugh, complacent. That's pretty much what happened to me. I've since kicked the workouts into high gear and put Protein first and foremost back into the diet.

[cube68 70]

I started at 285, got down to an unhealthy low of 143. Sitting around 160-165. I still think I'm fat, but I feel great, and everyone, including my surgeon, tells me this is the right weight for me to maintain. (18 months post surgery)

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[sweettea 300]

I started at 285, got down to an unhealthy low of 143. Sitting around 160-165. I still think I'm fat, but I feel great, and everyone, including my surgeon, tells me this is the right weight for me to maintain. (18 months post surgery)

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My doctor never gave me a goal weight. Soooo...I don't know if I've lost to much weight. I quit going after a year.