10 months post-op; 7lb. gain

I ate a lot over the holidays and wasn't as active since I wasn't working or in class. Yet, I still lost 10lbs in November and 10lbs in December. I had reached my goal of being 350 by my annual check-up in January and really wanted to kick it up a knotch and be at 312 or even 302 by my one year anniversary. So I started to excercise more often and more intensely. I did have a bought of cellulitis in my leg mid-Jan and it is still pretty swollen (as both my legs are due to lymphedema). But I still never would have expected a 7lb gain. I could have handled just a couple pounds lost or no change to but a gain. What's up with that?!?!?!

My guess is that it could be water retention from the lymphedema, are you on any diretics, to help with this? Also you body may just be resting, and your increased exercise may be building muscle, which weighs more than the fat that it is replacing. Up your protien and water intake and exercising and you will get back on track :0)Congrats on reaching your anual goal:0). Several of us on the Q&A board have stated we are all on platues and we are all at 9-10 months out. I weigh every day and mark it on the calander, and it looks like it doesnt move, but looking back the past month, it always dropped 10 pounds each month. (before the platue). Good luck and enjoy the ride!

Sarah, the weight gain might possibly be due to meds (for your cellulitus or lymphedema), coupled with emotional stress and inactivity. Inactivity coupled with increased caloric intake will result in weight gain. Make a log of EVERYTHING you eat and every activity you have. You'll be surprised at what you are really doing when you recognize it on paper. Keep pressing on!!! You'll get there!!! Smiles, Anita

hi sarah,,, i hope you are doing well and have passed the plateau you reached. keep up the great work and never look back,, keep marching foreward,, i got stuck at 184 lbs,, for about 2 months,, and it is VERY depressing,, but i keep going,, and i know i will lose the last 40 lbs.... a friend, sharon

i was glad to read i wasn't the only one experiancing this type of plateau ..so i will try to remain positive I am one year out and have remained this weight for two months now..still trying to lose an additional 50lbs for my goal..it gets discouraging..but i have decided to increase my physical activity and lay off the carbs..(crackers are my downfall) i mainly eat meat and veggies and since spring has sprung i can't wait to have all the variety of veggies that brings!!