I am pissed right now. I know I am supposed to focus on healing (post op day 12) but how can I if the scale is going the wrong direction? This mess that i am eating...fat free soup, ff applesauce, etc. most people are on protein shakes and guess what??? I'm about to start. Later for my doctor's advice. I can't be gaining weight. Nope not me. Its time for fish n veggies. Hopefully my belly is ready.

You really need to let your stomach heal because the band is sutured to your stomach and the movement of digestion makes the stomach move that is why you are on the post op diet you were given. Give your band time to adhere to your stomach. Just because you are eating fat free soup it could be loaded with sodium causing you to have water retention. I would not be going to eating solid foods if your doctor said not to. People who don't listen to there doctors either end up in problems or failing. Its not worth the risk.

if you are about to start, its most likely water weight...and as cheryl said, some soups have alot of sodium so you mix that with period water, and you got a gain...i can easily gain 5 to 10 pounds of water on my TOM.....also agree with cheryl in letting your insides heal and not eating until your dr advised you it was okay...keep sipping/drinking, that will help

You all are so right. Ok, ok, I will wait until Wednesday, like I am supposed to, and follow the plan. I just freaked out when that scale moved. It's the story of my life, loose it and gain it back.

You will be fine. Just stick to the program and you will lose. It's not a race and it's not going to happen over night. Patience and stay off the scale.

You are in the healing phase.. do what is the best for you to do that... skip the scale for awhile.. My dr. said don't be weighing yourself for the first 4-6 weeks.. You will lose and will be at goal before you know it.. I know it's tough and you are scared that you are not going to be successful.. but believe me it will work...take care of yourself..

i don't weigh myself at home at all anymore. it is my downfall. if there is a gain i will starve myself for the day if i lose i let my brain tell me it's okay to eat. and i can't seem to stop that voice in my head. just like your voice is telling you that mushies are making you gain weight so you want solid food. our brain is such a powerful ally or it is a powerful foe. try not to listen to it unless it is being a positive voice.

You really should follow the protocol even if you are feeling frustrated. Most of the Lap Band complications are due to people not following the directions. In my oppinion, two pounds isn't really a "gain" but more of a notice to try and have less salt, carbs, etc. Also, even though you are eating all those healthy things, could be the calories are adding up so be sure to keep track, I use myfitnesspal.com

Be kind to yourself, our bodies fluctuate. After a rough day I see the scale and have to remind myself that no it's not possible to really have gained weight in less than a day, it's just my body reacting to what i ate.

Good luck =)

Im three days post op and cant wait to eat again but I took the advise of my dr and othe bandies on this site and registered with myfitnesspall and fit bit to track movement and calorie/ nutritional intake. Hope it helps the ratings on both are really high and im very hopeful.