Ok so I have posted before about this and have not really got anyone respond that this has happened to but I am just hoping maybe someone can relate and let me know what I can do to get back where I was.

So I got sick July 4 within 12 days I put on 51 pounds (went from 168 to 221) but i was very swollen. Went to the hospital and got admitted July 17th they couldn't figure out what was wrong with me got released July 19th. Went and seen different doctors since then and no one know what is wrong. My liver enzymes are elevated and I'm going to a GI doctor September 16. I was put on medication at the hospital for the swelling and went from 221 to 209 in about 2 weeks. I ran out of meds for 2 days and put on about 20 pounds so now I'm around 230.

I got my band adjusted July 9 but my doctor put everything she took out back in on July 30th. But I don't have any restriction at all and before with that amount in my band I couldn't get nothing down but she wanted to test it. The soonest she can see me is Sept 4th.

I know this is a long shot and it may not have anything to do with my band but I am very devastated with the weight gain and wanting to know if this has ever happened to anyone. Or if someone has put all there weight back on but lost it again?

Thanks in advance!

Edited August 26, 201412 yr by ivyh

I wish I could give you answers but I haven't had this happen. When I had my fluid taken out, I still was feeling some restrictions. After my fill, I don't feel as restricted but I just keep watching what I eat so I won't gain weight. Try really chewing your food, limiting portions and walking away after 20 minutes even if you have food left. It takes at least 20 for the brain to signal that you are full. Hope this helps you some

Sorry, but I gotta ask? Are all these extreme weight gains due to food you're eating or is it your body retaining fluids?

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My body is retaining fluid. I eat healthy I just have no restriction. Plus everyone said eating 51 pounds of food in 12 days is nearly impossible and you would have to do nothing all day. I work out and eat healthy.

I am so sorry you had this scary experience. Please bug the doctors until you get answers. I have not had his happen but a relative once had a medical emergency and gained over 40 pounds of fluid in a matter of a few days, so I've seen it first hand. Good luck and let us know what you find out.

<p>My body is retaining Fluid. I eat healthy I just have no restriction. Plus everyone said eating 51 pounds of food in 12 days is nearly impossible and you would have to do nothing all day. I work out and eat healthy.</p>

I agree just keep on the Doctors asses about it. I hope they have you on a duretic? Find a specialist to see. I wouldn't think this is weight loss issue. It could be a kidney or cardiac issue so please don't give up till you have answers. Good luck

Oh I stay on them they just send me for blood work and tell me to see my lap band doctor (guess thats there easy way out). I am on diuretics and I'm going to see the gi doctor sept 16th so hopefully he can give me some answers. As for the kidney and cardiac issue everything has been checked and the doctors say they are in good shape!

I just have to believe that this is not band related and timing is coincidental. No way are you gaining actual wt at that rate.

I really hope not! I'm praying and hoping that the doctor I see next will be able to figure it out and get it under control.