Question:
13 month post op gaining weight with exercise?????

I'm a 13 month RNY bypass Post op. I started exercising 6 days a week about a month ago religiously and have now went from 135 to 142 lbs. I do 30 minutes on the eliptical trainer and 200 crunches everyday, then 3 times a week I do weight training also on top of the eliptical training and crunches. I'm not losing inches but I've gained 7 lbs. Is this normal? I'm eating 6 times a day averaging about 1000 calories a day with 90-100 grams of protein. I don't want to gain any more! Can someone give me some advise on this? Thanks!    — Kelly T. (posted on July 21, 2003)

July 21, 2003
It sounds like you are gaining muscle, not fat. Gaining muscle will eventually help you lose more weight. If you are still losing inches...that is a good sign that you are gaining muscle.
   — Wendy G.

July 21, 2003
I think that I would only be concerned if I were getting bigger-for instance you had to go up a clothing size. Otherwise, I would attribute the gain to muscle. The increase in muscle will increase your metabolic rate, making it easier to maintain your weight loss. Shelley
   — Shelley.

July 22, 2003
kelly, muscle weighs more than fat. so as long as you look good and you are getting firm...you are doing awesome,,,increase your water and you should be great.
   — leanance