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Had gastric bypass 15 years ago and now have sudden (3 month) 30lb weight gain - what is the cause?

PlatoLady
Had gastric bypass surgery approx 15 yrs ago & have plateaued at my personal ideal wt between 175-180 lbs for the last 10. In Dec 20, I weighed 178 had Covid in Jan 21. In Mar 21, I weighed in at 205 lbs. w/no change in diet or activity levels. Today 220! The “fine print”. . . had thyroid cancer in 2000, no thyroid (levels are now fluctuating), lupus/PSA/RA (started Xeljanz early 21 from hydroxychloroquine), also on depress/anxiety meds. BP is now running 140/90 w/meds & A1C 6.5. HELP!

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