Good Morning-Question for you experienced banders--I had surgery on 12/16/09 and as of 12/23/09 lost 19lbs!. I was doing so well they only had me on full liquids for 2 days then to purees (which i am on now). Since then I have gained 2 lbs! :smile: I am not overly concerned about the 2 lbs, but is this normal??? Will the weight gain stop? I am following how much they tell me to eat (even though I know I could eat more I am not!). Like I said 2lbs I am not gonna lose alot of sleep over, but I want it to stop! I am doing what I am supposed to be!

Congratulations on getting banded!!! I was banded on Nov 9th. I had been on liquids for two weeks before surgery, to a full week after surgery. Lost all kinds of weight. As soon as I went to mushies, then solids, I gained a total of two pounds when I went in on Dec 15th for my first fill. I was so frustrated, felt no restriction, etc... Since my fill, I feel lots of restriction. I'm not dieting, just eating small portions and I was shocked that I'm losing weight now without effort. The band is really working, woo hooo!!! Please don't be discouraged with your weight right now. I was in tears at one point before the fill. Let the band work for you after a fill. Congratulations again!!

It's normal. :smile: When you are on all liquids, my doctor said it's like your body gets dehydrated (even w/ all those liquids), so it's normal for your body to get some weight back once u add in pureed or solid foods. Just follow the plan, you will do great!