started soft food gained 2 pounds

[Twylad 7]

I was sleeved 8/12/13. This was my first week off liquids and on to some soft foods. I'm a little frustrated because I've gained back 2 pounds. I keep telling myself it's ok because I've nearly doubled my caloric intake, but I'm still under 800 calories a day. Is this weight gain with "real food" a common occurrence?

[gamergirl 4,609]

It could be that your body is hanging on to the food, but you're also in the right time window to hit the dreaded 3 week stall so buckle up, keep doing what ou are doing, and join the hordes of us suffering through the same thing! Sucks doesn't it? Good news is, it's temporary.

[Arts137 1,811]

No worries, this is a "longer view" process. You have not gained fat. More likely just Water. In any case keep with the program and the losses will average DOWN!!!. Be excited with 1 to 2 piunds a week! Then you can be real happy if more.

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Is this weight gain with "real food" a common occurrence?

Yes and as long as you continue doing what your surgeon says it will be temporary.

[dbelardo 4]

Wow am glad I came across this thread! I started eating some creamed chicken corn chowder Soup (progresso) and creamed broccli soup and regained 2 pounds. So I have increased the exercise intensity (gone from walking from 2.5 to 3.0 and alternating for 30 minutes) I am surprised how much I can actually eat - 1/4 cup at a time. But knowing that this is expected helps me to get over those 2 pounds *lol*. I have lost a total of 13-14 pounds in less than 20 days so I shouldn't be too upset! I will be happy with 1 pound a week! Every little pound helps I notice though I am more determined in working out going from 1.5 hour hours of walking a day to 2 hours now. I just break it up into 20 or 30 minute sessions on the treadmill until I can start more intense exercise. I feel great though, high energy - i think green juicing helps there.