I am finished with my first week of prep diet...and have actually gained a pound?? How is that possible? So frustrated now that a gain may make it appear to my doctor that I was not following the rules. Then will this translate to my band loss also? If I'm not losing on the Pre op how can I lose after band? This is also coming from a person who has gained weight with weight watchers following it to a T!!!

What does your preop consist of?

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try to think positive.

How frustrating, I'm so sorry.

What diet are you on? Did you follow it exactly, or was there some cheating?

If you didn't cheat, and you gained on Weight Watchers without cheating: Have you ever had your thyroid checked? Hormone levels? Checked for Diabetes? All these things can greatly effect weight loss.

If you are following your pre-op plan as directed and you have gained weight, it could be numerous things going on...

Mis73 has made some great valid points about your health, you should have them checked by your primary doctor. If you have and this is not the case, are you pms-ing do you have PCOS? Are you taking any medications? You could possibly be retaining Fluid and during these times especially you should watch your salt intake.

I have followed my plan to a 't' as well and didn't lose anything for almost a month except 1 pound. Sometimes seriously its not our faults why our body weight stalls on us when we are doing all the right things. I really feel your frustration.

Explain the situation to your sugeon and stress that you have been following his/her directions and maybe you and the nutrionist can come up with a better structured plan design especially for your needs to get the ball rolling...

Best of luck,

What does your preop consist of?

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3 herbalife Protein shakes per day along with chicken broth and sf Jello.

If you are following your pre-op plan as directed and you have gained weight' date=' it could be numerous things going on...

Mis73 has made some great valid points about your health, you should have them checked by your primary doctor. If you have and this is not the case, are you pms-ing do you have PCOS? Are you taking any medications? You could possibly be retaining Fluid and during these times especially you should watch your salt intake.

I have followed my plan to a 't' as well and didn't lose anything for almost a month except 1 pound. Sometimes seriously its not our faults why our body weight stalls on us when we are doing all the right things. I really feel your frustration.

Explain the situation to your sugeon and stress that you have been following his/her directions and maybe you and the nutrionist can come up with a better structured plan design especially for your needs to get the ball rolling...

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I could be getting ready to start with PMS noticed my back and hips were VERY sore today...usually a sign for me.

I could be getting ready to start with PMS noticed my back and hips were VERY sore today...usually a sign for me.

Oh that'll do it. I can easily gain 3-4 pounds during PMS week. The good news is, it's gone within a week after.

I can attest to the pms weight gain. Every month it just soooo hsppened i was scheduled the week of my cycle, pure coincidence, to have my monthly meetings w/ the surgeon..!!!!! For this 3 month period ot actually looks like i gained weight from my initial appt. I just took some diurex or ramped up my Water intake from 64 to 80oz a day.. it helps!!!!! Best of luck and you should be fine

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