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How can I gain 2 pounds over night from sitting in ER at hospital all day yesterday - I didn't even eat the cr@p that you can get there. All I ate was protein - no carbs, a skinny latte and tons of water. What is going on? Ok so I didn't exercise, but honestly, how can my body do that. I'm now 9 pounds up on my lowest weight and I have no idea how it went up. I could deal with it, if it was my bad eating, but I've been so careful counting calories and protein and carbs. Any suggestions?

yes, throw out your scale for a week! When was the last time you pooped? although you haven't mentioned it, do you still get a period are you prone to hormone fluctuations? Stress packs on the pounds, why were you in teh er yesterday? Teh body goes into fight or flight mechanism and you won't lose anything. ANDI

Hehe, good 'ol Andi, my friend. Tell me like it is I had cancer so had a full hysterectomy 10 years ago, so no periods or hormone fluctuations thanks to HRT (Oh the joy of it, can't live without it ) I've become obsessive over the scales again as I'm scared that if I don't get on them every day they'll shoot up even more Yes, you could say I'm stressed at the moment, ~ I hadn't thought of that. The body produces stress hormones that prevent weight loss or even can cause weight gain. I need to chill out...................

PS ~ poop regularly every day so can't blame that one You know what? When I was 266lbs putting on 9lbs wouldn't have felt any difference on me, and when I heard / read people saying how they felt fat and bloated couldn't understand them. Well, now I know exactly what they mean. My clothes are tight again, and I feel so much fatter than I was. A few pounds really does make a difference on a smaller body. Well, thats' a positive isn't it - now I can actually feel what a difference a few pounds makes where 2 years ago I couldn't.

Ruth, I used to look at women as if they were nuts when they complained "I'm bloated " Just like you, I have now discovered "bloating" and it ain't pretty. Now, on the two pounds overnight thingie. Sometimes when I work a long day, say 18 or 20 hours I see the scale go up. I can't pin it on eating the wrong things or anything obvious, just that I have thrown my natural cycle off. Diane

Hdy Ruthie. I dont understand the gain. I know you are doing everything right. I also know you started exercising. that in itself will have u gain a bit before you loose. Muscle swell and retain fluids. It will eventually let go. I saw you post about that new surgery. i hope you dont go there and can work it out with wls you already have. Sometimes we gotta play with the number to see what works for us. Keep working at it and you will find the formula for you. We all care and know right now you are struggling. be good to yourself and dont let it get you down. I am still around just havent posted much as I am so busy at work and home. You are always near and dear in my heart. You will make it my friend.. Look how much you have already done. Carla