Has anyone else experienced weight gain once they started the soft foods/mushies phase? I'm still exercising regularly and eating according to the plan, but I've gain 2-3 pounds over the last few days, basically each day since I started the soft foods.

Any suggestions?

Hey, am also from New Orleans, I was banded March 19th, and while I am not yet on "mushies" (still on full liquids) I was told by both the surgeon and dietician that there is a real chance I may gain a few pounds here and there as I move into mushies, and again as I move into solids.

I think it's quite normal, your body is probably going crazy at something more substancial than Fluid entering the body. Once it goes out of it's "hording" mode, I believe that will subside. I am not an expert obviously but was warnded about that being common as you transition between foods.

Hi!

Well, that makes sense, in regards to the hording. It's just so frustrating. My clothes are still loose and fell looser actually, so I know I should be satisfied with that, but I'd love to see the numbers continuing to go down as well.

Since you're from New Orleans, who did your surgery, if you don't mind me asking?

I went to Mexico for my surgery, actually. Locally for my fills I will be seeing Dr. Mando in Kenner, my first fill is scheduled for April 30th, but at this point I feel restriction and have no appetite. Am enjoying it while it lasts!

I am sure that your gain is temporary and you'll continue doing great!

I gained weight on mushies, once I started getting fills I started losing. Mushies suck, high carbs and salt usually. Don't worry, once you start on real food it will even out.

Yes! I thought I was doing something wrong. I was banded on 3/8/10 and when I got the OK to start solids, I have noticed that I have gained. I am hoping once I get my fill, I will see the scale moving to left.

I was banded about 5 weeks ago. Haven't lost a pound in the last 2 weeks. Haven't gained any though. I lost 8 lbs the one week of pre-op diet and 11 lbs post-surgery so far. I seem to be stuck there. :frown:

Finished the pureed stage and have been on soft foods for a week. I'm eating the right foods, getting in my Protein and fluids. But three 4 oz meals a day leaves my stomach growling every couple of hours so I've been snacking in between meals too (not unhealthy stuff tho.)

Having my first fill tomorrow. I hope when I start feeling some restriction I won't be so hungry. I also need to do more exercizing. Keeping my fingers crossed that restriction and exercize will make a difference! Good luck everyone!

Thanks for the info, everyone! I've been keeping up with the exercise, really pushing it actually, so I'm hoping that this will help my weight to balance out.