Recovery Period Weight Loss/gain?

[MissManda85 9]

I had surgery 3/29/2012. I dropped down 17lbs before surgery (258 to 241). Afterward, I gained 8lbs right after surgery, then dropped down to 239lbs a couple days after surgery. I was 241lbs when I went to my 1 week post op check in. I get my first fill this Thursday, and my weight is up to 248lbs =/ anyone else yo-yo like this?

I drink plenty of Water, get walking in, eat 3 meals a day. I have my menstrual cycle starting now, so I account for a couple of the pounds being water weight because I always "gain" around this time of the month.

I just don't want to go in for the fill and wonder if gaining 7lbs since my last weigh in will be a bad thing or if anyone else has experienced it. Inch wise, I'm smaller. Eating hasn't been too bad. I eat slow and chew well, some things go down better than others. But with the fill coming up, I have no idea what to expect!

Thanks for any input =)

Manda

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About how many calories a day are you consuming? Are you getting in at least 60g of Protein a day?

Also, do you have good restriction yet?

I definitely wouldn't be skipping appointments or fills due to embarrassment. You're learning as you go and have nothing to be embarrassed about. If anything, you need to keep your appointment more than ever so they can help you figure out what you need to do/change to lose weight more consistently.

[MissManda85 9]

I don't consume a whole ton of calories most days. Probably push 1200-1500 on a typical day overall.

As far as restriction, if I accidentally eat too fast or don't chew enough, I feel pressure and I have to wait for it to pass, or for the air to come up before continuing on. The PA told me they didn't expect me to lose any weight during recovery, and that any weight loss after surgery would be expected after the band is filled. So I wasn't freaking out after they told me that. But then gaining 7lbs I'm a little frustrated. My body likes to hoard anyway (genetics - hypothyroidism/pcos).

I'm pretty sure I get enough Protein in the day because my recovery hasn't been bad at all. I haven't been sore for weeks now. And I'm a waterholic LOL I wonder if many others have had the same yoyo issues?

[elcee 3,340]

1500 is a lot if you are trying to lose. I would cut back to 1000 and see how that goes.

[honk 780]

I always gain at TOM. I would reduce your calories perhaps to 1200. Are you measuring out your Protein? My doctor says 3 oz solid protein.