WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?

Good Morning AMOS Family: I am so upset I have failed. When I saw my doctor in May I weighed 175lbs. Yesterday I went to my general doctor just for a regular checkup and now I weigh 190lbs, could this be. When I saw that I felt like . cried all night. Love Mery 259/175 now 190/no hope

Mery, You are NOT a failure. There are many roadblocks in our life and you've hit a small one but don't ever give up hope. You fought hard to get where you are. I know I don't "know" you, but the decision to have WLS is not an easy one to start with and you had the courage to proceed so please don't be too discouraged about this setback. Are you keeping track of your food/protein intake? If so, and everything looks good, maybe you should check with your surgeon to see if there is a problem. I wish I knew the words to help you through this time, but please know we are all behind you and will help in any way. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Bye for now. Cindee

Cindee Thank you for your adivice. I have to see my surgeon soon. My one year check up was supposed to be on 9/7/05, but i don't have my blood work done, so I have to wait until next week to schedule an appointment with my surgeon. Mery

Mery, Oh please dont beat yourself up and cry another night. Weight flucuates all the time...maybe you had heavier clothes on this time, or maybe your retaining water.....I think back to basics sounds like a good idea. There is a post from MF from a couple of days ago...she is going to be doing the same thing. Maybe you want to hook up with her. Take care, and feel better....the fall is a great time to go walking...maybe that would jump start things. Janean

Janean Thanks, I will try to find the post. Mery

Mery, Hun please do not think you have failed.. ~Hugs~ Every scale is different and there are sooooo many resons why our weight goes up and down! As long as your keeping track and eating right then there is nothing to worry about hun. We all makes bad choices and knowing we have we just need to get back on track. (easier said then done I know!!!) Hun take a deep breath and start from the basics again... I know I am still kind of new to this but that is what I would try to do and maybe it might just help.... ~hugs~ Please let us know how you are doing, join us for "what did you eat", maybe that will give you a clue to some things you are eating and not really paying attention to. I know for me seeing it down in writting sure helps keeping me on track, some what. Take care hun ~hugs you tight~ I wish you the very best! Debra P

Debra Thank you again for your advice. I am trying to go back to basics. This morning I had a yogurt for breakfast. - Mid-morning I had sugar free vanilla pudding, for lunch I had a small salad with tomatoes and swiss cheese. Mid-afternoon snack I will be having a small fruit salad. I still don't know what i will be having for dinner. I will be going to see my surgeon soon. Let's see what he will say when he see's I have gained weight. Love Mery

Mery, Don't be so hard on your self! Go to your Dr and talk to him about this. If there is sometihing wrong they will check it out. If it is nutrition they can help with that. Sometimes we eat things that seem ok but aren't.Ask for help! You did not fail. Good luck! Hugs, Janet

Janet Thanks Janet. I will be going to see my doctor in about 2 weeks. I have to get bloodwork done before I go see him. Let's see what he has to say about my weight gain. Love mery

Hi Mery: I'm not a year out yet, but from what I have read on this site and in some WLS books I have here, it is not at all unusual to gain a small percentage of your weight back after the honeymoon period. I'm sure your appt with your surgeon will confirm this and give you some new strategies for this period. Hang in there! Susan