Freaking out: 5lbs gain within 3 days. HELP!!

Hi, Dolly! I'm another weight loss sister here to, hopefully, give you a little encouragement. I haven't posted very often (don't always have time), but I do peruse the posts when time allows. If I've learned anything from my "eavesdropping", it's this ... we're all different!! Our bodies react differently to the same stimulii & it's a mistake to compare the way my body deals with certain things to the way yours reacts to the same things. I haven't had a problem with constipation, but I am dealing right now with water retention. My PCP prescribed a mild diuretic & it's getting a little better. Just like with any other meds, our bodies may take a little longer to respond to laxatives & diuretcs. But, hang in there, I'm sure it will & you'll be on the losing side again before you know it! I just started going to the gym as well & my body is certainly not happy about it! I know some of those muscles haven't been worked in a lng time! lol I'm looking forward to your post letting us know you're dropping that weight again! Judy RNY 8/1/05 311/250/135

Hiya Judy! nice to meet ya sis! Thanks for your reply. You are doing great. Keep up the good work! Have a nice weekend! Dolly

Dolly, I think we all freak out! I know I do if it stays the same for too many days in a row! I try not to mak myslef get on the scale, but they are YELLING my name! I just try to remember what someone told me a few days before...ENJOY THE RIDE! I have been working out too and muscle does weigh more.....bummer, but I NEVER exercised before surgery and I figure my body is trying to figure out what the heck is going on! Don't dispair....keep eating right, exercising and praying! I am 10 weeks post op and have lost 70 pounds...a lot of inches but not sure how many! Jill

Hi Jill! You're so right...maybe I should enjoy the ride and stop worrying about the darn scale and the numbers....BUT IT'S HARD!!!!! My hubby keeps threatening to throw out the scale You are doing wonderfully...congratulations!!! Keep it up and best of luck! Have a wonderful weekend! Dolly

Hi Dolly I wouldn't worry too much. It sounds like your body is reacting to your new workout routine. As we work out we gain muscle. I bet in a week your scale will be where its suppose to be. I know I put on a few pounds when its that time of the month. Don't beat yourself up. Oh by the way have you measured yourself latley? I know when the sacal isn't going my way I grab the tape measure and measure myself and it shows. Hang in there you're doing great. Debbie

Hi Dolly, Don't worry it could be muscle gain, if you are doing everything right then just keep on going.