Re: Surgery 11/18/03... I'm Gaining Weight

[Guest guest]

Hi Steph,

I had surgery on 11/18/03 also..I am having much of the same problems you are

having. I have lost a little more weight but i was a lot bigger than to

start. I am anxious to see what some of the others say.

Im not sure exactly what i eat in calories...probably about 600 and i get at

least 80 grams of protein a day. i havent been exercising because i am just

too depressed but going this weekend to buy me some type of exercise equipment!

Keep your chin up, Feel free to email me privately if you would like at

Mommy2Hannahbeth@...

Crystal

11/18/03

365/295/2nd mini goal 250

[Guest guest]

Hi Steph,

I had surgery on 11/18/03 also..I am having much of the same problems you are

having. I have lost a little more weight but i was a lot bigger than to

start. I am anxious to see what some of the others say.

Im not sure exactly what i eat in calories...probably about 600 and i get at

least 80 grams of protein a day. i havent been exercising because i am just

too depressed but going this weekend to buy me some type of exercise equipment!

Keep your chin up, Feel free to email me privately if you would like at

Mommy2Hannahbeth@...

Crystal

11/18/03

365/295/2nd mini goal 250

[Guest guest]

from what i gather, the lower the inital BMI, the more gradual the w l. hang in

there, everything will fall into place, esp since you're

doing an awesome amount of legwork.

lori h.

> Hello Everyone,

> I had my surgery on 11/18/03. My Pre-Surg. weight was 237 lbs. I

> have been doing cardio 4 days per week and have finally worked my way

> up to 35 mins. on the treadmill (avg. 1.85 miles). I finally made it

> under 200 lbs. (mini-goal) to 199.5 lbs. I plateaued at 199.5 lbs

> for approx. one week. I added weights to my work-out (3 days per

> week), for about a week, now my weight has gone to 202 lbs. I

> stopped using the weights and have gone back to just cardio, but I

> have been at 202 lbs. for about 1-1/2 weeks.

>

> I avg. between 700-850 cals. per day and between 60-95 grams of

> protein per day. I drink only Crystal Light or water and have

> managed to do pretty good with Carbs.

>

> I don't know what I am doing wrong, my weight loss has been so slow

> and I have had about 4 plateaus already, now I have even gained.

>

> I am 5'3 " and my goal is 130 lbs., I am coming up on the 3 month

> mark and I have only lost 35 lbs. I know that I shouldn't compare

> but this seems awfully slow for weight loss after gastric bypass.

> If anyone has an answer, suggestion, encouragement (please no

> criticism, I do enough of that myself). I'd appreciate any help!

>

> Thank You,

>

> 237-202-130

> 11/18/03

> kjsdarter@p...

[Guest guest]

from what i gather, the lower the inital BMI, the more gradual the w l. hang in

there, everything will fall into place, esp since you're

doing an awesome amount of legwork.

lori h.

> Hello Everyone,

> I had my surgery on 11/18/03. My Pre-Surg. weight was 237 lbs. I

> have been doing cardio 4 days per week and have finally worked my way

> up to 35 mins. on the treadmill (avg. 1.85 miles). I finally made it

> under 200 lbs. (mini-goal) to 199.5 lbs. I plateaued at 199.5 lbs

> for approx. one week. I added weights to my work-out (3 days per

> week), for about a week, now my weight has gone to 202 lbs. I

> stopped using the weights and have gone back to just cardio, but I

> have been at 202 lbs. for about 1-1/2 weeks.

>

> I avg. between 700-850 cals. per day and between 60-95 grams of

> protein per day. I drink only Crystal Light or water and have

> managed to do pretty good with Carbs.

>

> I don't know what I am doing wrong, my weight loss has been so slow

> and I have had about 4 plateaus already, now I have even gained.

>

> I am 5'3 " and my goal is 130 lbs., I am coming up on the 3 month

> mark and I have only lost 35 lbs. I know that I shouldn't compare

> but this seems awfully slow for weight loss after gastric bypass.

> If anyone has an answer, suggestion, encouragement (please no

> criticism, I do enough of that myself). I'd appreciate any help!

>

> Thank You,

>

> 237-202-130

> 11/18/03

> kjsdarter@p...

[Guest guest]

,

I also had surgery 11/18/03 and have lost just 43 lbs. I plateau

all the time. My doctor explained some things that seem to apply to

you also.

He said that for WLS, I was on the smaller side at 249 pre op

(really?). That sounds like you, too. That will make me loose

slower that those who are larger. Also, adding weight training is

fantastic - don't stop. He said to remember that muscle weighs more

than fat. We are probably gaining muscle and loosing inches.

Best wishes,

[Guest guest]

,

I also had surgery 11/18/03 and have lost just 43 lbs. I plateau

all the time. My doctor explained some things that seem to apply to

you also.

He said that for WLS, I was on the smaller side at 249 pre op

(really?). That sounds like you, too. That will make me loose

slower that those who are larger. Also, adding weight training is

fantastic - don't stop. He said to remember that muscle weighs more

than fat. We are probably gaining muscle and loosing inches.

Best wishes,

[Guest guest]

I have come across so many plateaus since my surgery 9/29/03, i have

lost 85 pounds, but like someone else said I had more to lose, now

that I am at the 203 mark and dying to get under 200, i am so

frustrated...check the scale all the time...muscle weighs more than

fat and you certainly dont want to stop exercizing cuz then you will

end up with lots of loose skin, you want to be toned and thin...keep

on exercizing, it is sooo good for you and be so thankful that you can

exercise now...you are doing great! dont give up now!!

Hannah

> Hello Everyone,

>

> I haven't posted in a while, my computer has been out of commission,

> which means I have been alone with lots of unanswered questions. I

> hope that someone in the group can help me with my problem, make

> suggestions or reassure!!

>

> I had my surgery on 11/18/03. My Pre-Surg. weight was 237 lbs. I

> have been doing cardio 4 days per week and have finally worked my

way

> up to 35 mins. on the treadmill (avg. 1.85 miles). I finally made

it

> under 200 lbs. (mini-goal) to 199.5 lbs. I plateaued at 199.5 lbs

> for approx. one week. I added weights to my work-out (3 days per

> week), for about a week, now my weight has gone to 202 lbs. I

> stopped using the weights and have gone back to just cardio, but I

> have been at 202 lbs. for about 1-1/2 weeks.

>

> I avg. between 700-850 cals. per day and between 60-95 grams of

> protein per day. I drink only Crystal Light or water and have

> managed to do pretty good with Carbs.

>

> I don't know what I am doing wrong, my weight loss has been so slow

> and I have had about 4 plateaus already, now I have even gained.

>

> I am 5'3 " and my goal is 130 lbs., I am coming up on the 3 month

> mark and I have only lost 35 lbs. I know that I shouldn't compare

> but this seems awfully slow for weight loss after gastric bypass.

>

> If anyone has an answer, suggestion, encouragement (please no

> criticism, I do enough of that myself). I'd appreciate any help!

>

> Thank You,

>

> 237-202-130

> 11/18/03

> kjsdarter@p...

[Guest guest]

I have come across so many plateaus since my surgery 9/29/03, i have

lost 85 pounds, but like someone else said I had more to lose, now

that I am at the 203 mark and dying to get under 200, i am so

frustrated...check the scale all the time...muscle weighs more than

fat and you certainly dont want to stop exercizing cuz then you will

end up with lots of loose skin, you want to be toned and thin...keep

on exercizing, it is sooo good for you and be so thankful that you can

exercise now...you are doing great! dont give up now!!

Hannah

> Hello Everyone,

>

> I haven't posted in a while, my computer has been out of commission,

> which means I have been alone with lots of unanswered questions. I

> hope that someone in the group can help me with my problem, make

> suggestions or reassure!!

>

> I had my surgery on 11/18/03. My Pre-Surg. weight was 237 lbs. I

> have been doing cardio 4 days per week and have finally worked my

way

> up to 35 mins. on the treadmill (avg. 1.85 miles). I finally made

it

> under 200 lbs. (mini-goal) to 199.5 lbs. I plateaued at 199.5 lbs

> for approx. one week. I added weights to my work-out (3 days per

> week), for about a week, now my weight has gone to 202 lbs. I

> stopped using the weights and have gone back to just cardio, but I

> have been at 202 lbs. for about 1-1/2 weeks.

>

> I avg. between 700-850 cals. per day and between 60-95 grams of

> protein per day. I drink only Crystal Light or water and have

> managed to do pretty good with Carbs.

>

> I don't know what I am doing wrong, my weight loss has been so slow

> and I have had about 4 plateaus already, now I have even gained.

>

> I am 5'3 " and my goal is 130 lbs., I am coming up on the 3 month

> mark and I have only lost 35 lbs. I know that I shouldn't compare

> but this seems awfully slow for weight loss after gastric bypass.

>

> If anyone has an answer, suggestion, encouragement (please no

> criticism, I do enough of that myself). I'd appreciate any help!

>

> Thank You,

>

> 237-202-130

> 11/18/03

> kjsdarter@p...

[Guest guest]

Hey 11/18/03 guys! I am doing great, but weight loss is slowing down also.

Im down to 281 now, and some days are great for me, and then some days like

today is a throw up day. I fly out to be with my Navy husband in San Diego and

boy was the plane food bad. And i guess i should not have ate it...LOL. I

am now a size 18 instead of 28/26. So i cant really complaine.

in ks

11/18/03

346/281/180?

[Guest guest]

Hey 11/18/03 guys! I am doing great, but weight loss is slowing down also.

Im down to 281 now, and some days are great for me, and then some days like

today is a throw up day. I fly out to be with my Navy husband in San Diego and

boy was the plane food bad. And i guess i should not have ate it...LOL. I

am now a size 18 instead of 28/26. So i cant really complaine.

in ks

11/18/03

346/281/180?

[Guest guest]

Im a bit jealous myself...LOL even though i started off bigger and now weigh

a little more...LOL

I am down to a 28 from a 30/32!

Crystal

11/18/03

365/289/2nd mini goal 250

[Guest guest]

Im a bit jealous myself...LOL even though i started off bigger and now weigh

a little more...LOL

I am down to a 28 from a 30/32!

Crystal

11/18/03

365/289/2nd mini goal 250

[Guest guest]

thanks...I bet you can go to lane bryant and buy a size 18/20 jeans...I am

also 6 foot and being taller makes a big differance. My mom is 30 pounds

lighter than me, but she is 5 4 and she wears a 18/20. I guess it just depends

on

the clothes too. Some jeans in a 18 are very tight and some 20's are to lose.

Just depends. I guess its that way for everyone, but the jeans at Lane

are really great. I work out 3 times a week and am really trying hard to

get my skin toned. I have come along way and im still young enough to enjoy the

road to being fit..LOL....

in ks

11/18/03

346/275/180

[Guest guest]

thanks...I bet you can go to lane bryant and buy a size 18/20 jeans...I am

also 6 foot and being taller makes a big differance. My mom is 30 pounds

lighter than me, but she is 5 4 and she wears a 18/20. I guess it just depends

on

the clothes too. Some jeans in a 18 are very tight and some 20's are to lose.

Just depends. I guess its that way for everyone, but the jeans at Lane

are really great. I work out 3 times a week and am really trying hard to

get my skin toned. I have come along way and im still young enough to enjoy the

road to being fit..LOL....

in ks

11/18/03

346/275/180