Metabolism???

I am 2 months out. I've been eating a ton since my surgery and not gaining an ounce (even lost a little). I probably eat close to 3000 calories a day right now (I usually ate about 2000 calories pre-plastics). I do weigh everyday to keep an eye on it. . How long does this super-charged metabolism last?

Laura

I know what you mean...I was eating chips and trail mix by the pound (not kidding here, I'd sit down and eat like 4 huge bowls full for a meal...lol) and didn't gain a pound.  Past couple of weeks my weight bounced right back up.  And now I'm back at pre-plastics weight...which is sad 'cause I had 10 lbs removed.  lol

I backed off the trail mix this past week.  I miss it.  I am craving my salty sweet.

Going back to school I bet raised it additionally, which is probably why you're still experiencing the boost.

With my TT I got about 6 weeks out of it. This time, only about three. ;0). Maybe a result of less healing this time?

I was the same, ate everything in sight and was dropping a lb every two days or so. Now? Right back to pre-plastics. Backing AWAY from the cookies...

I just wanted to say I'm jealous, lol!

I'm jealous too!

Same thing here Laura.  It lasted about 6 weeks.  I could literally feel the high metabolism.  I was in bed with the a/c on like 68 and the ceiling fan on an was just sweating my ass off.  Then one day it stopped and went back to normal.  I did lose 8 pounds and it did NOT come back even after 10 months.  I am thinking about round 2 which will be a couple of revisions and an arm lift and I hope I don't lose any more.  I'm exactly your height and weight and that's thin enough!!

Laura

just curious.....my TT will be in 8 days!!  woohoo!!

what causes the weight loss...other than the removal of the extra skin?

In some people the healing process itself causes the metabolism to go into overdrive.  Not everyone experiences this though and just as many complain of weight gain after plastics due to swelling.  So, I guess it can go either way.

Laura

Laura...SO GLAD you posted this topic!!!! I thought I was going crazy and was the only one running to the fridge constantly post plastics.

I was wondering if this was normal and when the heck it was gonna stop? I still have trouble with carrying a lot of guilt whenever I eat. Assume that's from all the years of over eating and binging on whatever foods I could find. So even though I too am not gaining any weight (weighting myself constantly to make sure I'm NOT gaining any weight), I have noticed my appetite going crazy.

Let me know when yours calms down. Being about a week or two behind you, I look forward to hearing its soon LOL

Tuesday will be 2 weeks since my TT/LBL and initially the scale went up (fluids???) - now it's stabilizing to pre-plastics weight or maybe a pound or 2 less.  Thing is I'm only eating 800-1200 cals/day - healthy protein, fresh fruit, yogurt ... barely hungry and hard to eat b/c of stomach tightness. I thought for sure I'd be losing but I'm not - what gives??? I should also say I've been very inactive... so maybe once I get up off my butt...  After how many wks did you guys notice super-charged metabolism???  Thanks!  --Carolyn