Help, I am gaining weight!!!

I had vgb Sept. 17/03. Lost about 90 pounds after 8 months and did not lose any more. I quit smoking about 10 weeks ago and have gained 16 pounds back!!!! I am now 200!!! I don't really want to start smoking again, but I do not want to gain any more weight either. I had no trouble maintaining my weight for the past year,I get to the gym at leat 4 times a week. (That is about the best I can do because of time constraints) I have not really changed my eating habits.So the only real change is the smoking. Has anyone else here quit smoking and gained weight? Any advice for me?

Hi Denise, I had the VBG exactly one year after you did. I must admit I am still smoking and I am almost afraid to quit because I fear weight gain. Please don't go back to the smoking though...it is so wonderful that you quit!!!!! I think the weight gain will be temporary for you. It happened to my mom when she quit too. She gained like 40 pounds, but she took it off and u will too Hang in there! Big hugs, Sara

I have never smoked BUT after 3 years I started regaining weight. I gained about 20 pounds before I said WOAHHHHHHHH. I went back to eating more protein and started drinking WATER, WATER, WATER. Within 4 weeks the pounds were gone. Have you had any change in medication? That can also be a culprit.

I am pre op.. and I am not the one to give advise... but I wanted to know if you have recently had an adjustment.. isnt that the best part of our tool? Call me ignorant.. but wouldnt this help? Good luck with the weight.. I am sure you will do fine! Vicki in Ca