I am 2 days post op. I have been on clear liquids for 3 days now, and full liquids for 5 days preop. Today i got on the scale and found that i had gained three and a half pounds which put me at the weight i was when i had my first consult with the surgeon exactly 1 week ago. I am getting very discouraged. Any body experience weigh gain? I had initially lost 3 and 1/2 pounds when i first started the full liquid diet.

You have just put yourself and your body through a major ordeal. It takes a while, and not to mention the fluids they give you, the amount of fluid you are retaining...and albiet, the weight will come off...it is not instantaneous. Hang in there. Focus on healing and not so much the scale. It will happen, I promise

I was gonna say the same thing that the person above me said...your probably full of fluids right now dont get discouraged the weight will come off...that's what i have to remind myself as well WE CAN DO THIS

I gained like 7 the day I was in the hospital having surgery...all from the IV fluids. Give it a few days, it should come off! Don't get discouraged yet! You've got a long way to go!

Good luck!

I came home from the hospital having gained 10 lbs. Hang in there -- the fluid weight should go away soon.

I am 2 days post op. I have been on clear liquids for 3 days now, and full liquids for 5 days preop. Today i got on the scale and found that i had gained three and a half pounds which put me at the weight i was when i had my first consult with the surgeon exactly 1 week ago. I am getting very discouraged. Any body experience weigh gain? I had initially lost 3 and 1/2 pounds when i first started the full liquid diet.

You're only 2 days post op and you're 'getting discouraged'? Change the mindset because if you are so easily discouraged, how will you make it through the next few months until you hit your sweet spot...or the next year...or the rest of your life?

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Don't stress! This happens sometimes. You won't start seriously losing weight until after you get to restriction. Try to relax during this "healing" phase and just follow your diet and don't stress about the number on the scale (I know. . easier said than done, right?!).

It might make you feel better to know that I gained 5 pounds during "Bandster Hell" (i.e. before I got to restriction). Guess what? I lost that 5 and a whole lot more after that.

The weight will come off, it just takes some time to get there. You have a truly amazing year in front of you to look forward to! BTW, if you haven't taken before photos and your measurements, be sure to do that right away! You'll want them later.

Best wishes for your success,

Catherine