I was banded with plication on 7-26-11. While I was on all liquids I lost about 32 lbs. SInce I have been back on solid foods I feel like I have gained a few pounds back. I have not had my first fill yet so I am still a bit optimistic... but I expected more from the plication I guess. They claim that my stomach has been reduced by 70% and I would say that is accurate because I am only able to eat about 30% of what I did before. However, that 30% still seems to be enough to not allow weight loss and even allow a bit of weight gain. The doc said I should feel restriction from the swelling around the band site for 3-4 weeks, however, after about 10 days I felt no restriction what so ever in the band area. Has anyone else gained a bit of weight after transistioning to solid foods before first fill?!

you are doing fine. think about it, you are now eating solid foods instead of just liquids. they are heavier and you are not filled yet. just don't over do it. i was eating more than i thought i should be before my first fill. after i got filled, i was eating alot less. i gained a couple of lbs after i was eating solids before my first fill too.

you have lost alot of weight in a short time, be proud of that.

You really are doing great. If you are uncomfortable at all make sure to talk with your doctor. I thought I was still getting great big gas bubbles and I was mild uncomfortable at times. It turns out that what I was feeling was my band. I just didn't know that that it is what it was supposed to feel like. So don't get discouraged.

I'm 3 weeks postop with just the band and have only lost 10lbs since surgery. I'm still on mushies for another week. Sounds like you're doing great to me.

Sailor,

I think it is way too early to judge how much is enough for you to be able to lose. You're pretty new to the post op side so just be a bit patient. I can tell you that, from what I read here, most people experience a slight increase in weight when the eat mushies.

I say just keep doing what your surgeon has told you to do. It will happen for you. Be patient and stay positive.

Best wishes to you!!