Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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lineka 09/25/2012

I was down to 178 finally breaking the 180 mark after a month long stall. Then back up to 183. It is driving me nuts. I have been exercising but have had a bout of sciatica so not as much l physical therapy starts Thursday.. I hate this up and Dow

deleted_user 09/25/2012

Take heart lineka...I recently have done the same and from what I understand a one to three pound fluctuation is normal. Keep your food plan low carb and move as much as you can everyday and soon you will see a drop. d

Picklelilly 09/25/2012

Keep following the rules, you'll get moving again. Don't forget that our body responds to pain and stress (your sciatica) and weight gain under those circumstances is normal.

Pam2011 09/25/2012

Sorry you are going through this and also having sciatica issue.
Have you been getting enough protein in? Sometimes eating more cals for a few days with 100 grams of protein daily will help from what I have read and have done personally.
I hope you feel better soon!

Lcat4 09/25/2012

Pain sucks! Look at your protein and water intake. Up both as needed. Protein melts fat and water flushes it. Examine your weighty memories. I found that every time I hit a pause, it was because I was processing some memory. Every time I reconciled the weight melted off. Every time!

deleted_user 09/25/2012

I hope you feel better soon because I know how very painful sciatica can be. As soon as you feel better and can move more the weight will drop off again.

deleted_user 09/25/2012

Take time to get well first and then you can concentrate on your weight loss.

Contgratulations on the weight you've already lost.!

lineka 09/25/2012

thanks for the encouragement

lineka 09/25/2012

thanks for the encouragemment eveyone

deleted_user 09/25/2012

Pain can take all your energy and emotional strength from you. Try to be patient and kind to yourself while you get through this. You can do it!!

debsue123 09/25/2012

Hi Lineka..sorry that you are having issues with sciatica. I also have those issues...trying to get approval for an MRI from my insurance company.
Try not to get too discouraged weight does fluctuate by 1-3 lbs on any given day. Watch your salt and keep up with your protein and low on the carbs...you'll see 170's again soon.
I will pray for you about your sciatica.
Best wishes and good luck with therapy. debby

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