Weight Gain ;(


Weight gain..... I have gained 7 lbs in a month after getting my implant. I walk 7 MILES A DAY. I have been eating a lot of comfort food, but it's what I am craving. I thought the walking would balance that out. Has anyone else had problems with weight gain post-surgery?

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Weight gain

by lauram65 - 2014-09-17 05:09:07

Thanks for the responses everyone. I did see the doctor and he said it wasn't due to the pacemaker. I guess I just have to stop eating. I got really sick last summer and lost 35 lbs. I had no appetite for months and it hurt to eat :( But now I feel better! and am eating more ;( I guess I need to quit bitchin' and push away from the table!

Oh, and stillwater3r, I HATE CHICKEN! LOL. I do love fish, but it's expensive to have very often. Like yogurt and drink tons of water. Maybe it's the chocolate....... Also I eat LOTS of salad. Love it. Probably too much dressing!

Best to all.....

weight

by Tracey_E - 2014-09-17 09:09:36

walking for one hour burns 200-300 calories. Don't know about you, but my favorite comfort foods are all full of starchy carbs, which means less than a fist sized serving is easily 200+ calories. It's common to gain when we are recovering. Even taking a good walk daily, you're probably still less active than usual. Once you get back to full activity and your regular diet, it should come right off. Have you tried using a tracker? I like myfitnesspal and sparkpeople. You can track your food and activity, see where you are and where you need to be.

stillwater3r

by stillwater3r - 2014-09-17 12:09:30

Hi Laura, If the doctor says the weight gain is not from a physical problem you have to get away from the comfort food. Change your diet. All the exercise in the world will not help by itself. My PM was put in 6 months ago and I am a 73 year old male. 6'1 and I went from 226 to 198 in a few months by changing my diet. I eat fresh veggies and fruit.Baked chicken and fish. Yogurt and plenty of water.You just have to stop the comfort and fast food. I know it's not that easy but you can do it. Good Luck to you.

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