gaining

I had surgery April 14th and so far I've lost 70 lbs. But this week when I weighed (I only weigh once a week), I GAINED 2 1/2lbs!!! I've been keeping track of my intake on fitday.com and I'm only taking in between 700 and 1000 calories and keeping my carbs down to a minimum. Has anyone else had this problem? Also I've taken 2 b-12 shots so far and they are making me lethargic. I sleep at work during my breaks even. This lasts for about the first 2 weeks after my shot. Any input would be appreciated! Thanks..Rhonda

Rhonda, since your so tired and fatigued, I would go to my doctor and get labs your iron may be low, but I wonder if you would do better with B12 sublinguel, I get the tiny dots from vitalady, they just disolve under your tongue, and they are like $6.79 for 100 of them and I take 1 daily and I really tell a differance. I have heard many people say the monthly shot doesnt last all month, and by the end they are really dragging. Before surgery "my get up and go was gone" now taking my B12 my mind cant keep up with my body, I have so much energy, more than in the past 15 years, and when I forget to take it for a couple of days I can tell. YOur weight gain may be a monthly water gain, and it does fluctuate daily, you may be dow 2# tomorrow. Hope you start getting your strength back soon. :0) Rosemary

Rhonda: I had surgery on April 21 and I have only lost 63 lbs. You are doing great. I too flutuate in weight gain. You could weigh tomorrow and you will probably of lost the weight. I take the B12 sublingual and I seem to have more enery when I take them. You might want to try them. I hope this helps and that you get some more energy. Good luck! Drema

Hi Rhonda! I also get lethargic when I get my B-12 shots. I talked to my Doc.'s PA about it but I didn't get much of an answer. They just keep telling me I'm doing great and to keep up the good work. But I'm so tired all the time!!! I wish I could give you a solution.....If you find one let me know!! Good Luck! P.S. I also gain weight on occasion, but then I loose it again, it's like loose 3lbs, gain 2, loose 2, gain 1, loose 3...etc. Stephanie 4/29/02/ 345 to 265