1 year 5 mos out and I'm gaining

[Jessibird 32]

Had my bypass done in dec 16. I have done awesome! I quit everything I was supposed to. I take my Vitamins and drink my Protein. 130 is my ideal weight and I had stayed there for several months. I had an ulcer and didn't know it so I spent a week in the hospital in Feb. I left the hospital at 127. Took me March and April to get back to 130 (I wasn't trying to gain I was just ok with it). I have struggled a bit with alcohol so I cut it out completely. And gain 3 lbs in a week!!! I'm sad, what am I going to do now that I'm really healthy, no ulcer, no alcohol, I gain??!!! I know that foods gave snuck back in and my brain knows what I need to do but why does it have to be so damn hard??!?

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[JohnnyCakes 593]

i wouldn't go calling the authorities over 3lbs. i crap three pounds.

unless you somehow managed to overeat 10,500 calories over your BMR last week alone... (hint: you didn't)... it's just Water weight and your body still adjusting. remember, it's common after reaching your lowest weight (usually about 1.5 years after surgery) to gain about 5% back before settling on THAT new weight as your long term set point.

in other words - keep up the not drinking, follow the 80% principle, and try to relax and practice acceptance.

Edited May 6, 2018 by JohnnyCakes

[Jessibird 32]

i wouldn't go calling the authorities over 3lbs. i crap three pounds.
unless you somehow managed to overeat 10,500 calories over your BMR last week alone... (hint: you didn't)... it's just Water weight and your body still adjusting. remember, it's common after reaching your lowest weight (usually about 1.5 years after surgery) to gain about 5% back before settling on THAT new weight as your long term set point.
in other words - keep up the not drinking, follow the 80% principle, and try to relax and practice acceptance.

Thanks! I will do just that. I just needed a little perspective I guess.

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[FluffyChix 17,414]

Set your "Oh sh*t! Panic Meter" at 5 lbs. If you're at the top of your window, go back to basics and hone down until you're back at your goal. I truly think from observing the vets who are 3-4+ years out, that these people maintain without a gain. And make it look easy. We know though, it really isn't easy lol.

[Healthy_life2 8,322]

4 hours ago, Jessibird said:

Had my bypass done in dec 16. I have done awesome! I quit everything I was supposed to. I take my Vitamins and drink my Protein. 130 is my ideal weight and I had stayed there for several months. I had an ulcer and didn't know it so I spent a week in the hospital in Feb. I left the hospital at 127. Took me March and April to get back to 130 (I wasn't trying to gain I was just ok with it). I have struggled a bit with alcohol so I cut it out completely. And gain 3 lbs in a week!!! I'm sad, what am I going to do now that I'm really healthy, no ulcer, no alcohol, I gain??!!! I know that foods gave snuck back in and my brain knows what I need to do but why does it have to be so damn hard??!?

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Sometimes a loving slap upside the head from the members is a good reality check..lol