I started eating solids 3 days ago. (I am 3 weeks post-op) The problem is that I had lost about 30 pounds and in the past 3 days I have gained 7 pounds! I was eating some sweets, but way less than I would of before! Is this normal? Do most people gain back some weight after transitioning from liquids to solids? Should I be worrying??? :nervous

I started eating solids 3 days ago. (I am 3 weeks post-op) The problem is that I had lost about 30 pounds and in the past 3 days I have gained 7 pounds! I was eating some sweets, but way less than I would of before! Is this normal? Do most people gain back some weight after transitioning from liquids to solids? Should I be worrying??? :nervous

I started solids this past week end. My weight goes up and down between 2 - 3 pounds all the time. So, I too am woried about weight gain with the solids. I will be watching what others post.

look for the post "How can this be?" -- there are some good responses from people there as well.

i am 14 days today post op and i have been feeling the same way -- so YES it is normal ---

hope the messages in the other post helps you too.

Lisa

BTW, you lost 30 lbs in 3 weeks???????????

I started eating solids 3 days ago. (I am 3 weeks post-op) The problem is that I had lost about 30 pounds and in the past 3 days I have gained 7 pounds! I was eating some sweets, but way less than I would of before! Is this normal? Do most people gain back some weight after transitioning from liquids to solids? Should I be worrying??? :nervous

This is totally normal, but not everyone does gain. It takes focus and determination to not gain prior to your first fill. I suggest you journal every morsel of food so you have an accurate picture of what's going in and work on activity if you aren't already. I could eat what I could pre-banding and it was frustrating. This period is called bandster hell because it's so difficult. Now that I'm filled, twice actually, I'm losing at a steady rate.

I just started mushie foods successfully, today. I tried yesterday and that didn't work

I kind of figure I'll stick to my 800-1000 calories a day when I'm back on solids, pending my first fill on 10/17.

Darr

When I moved to solids I made sure I excercised!

I have even lost three pounds during the solid food phase.

I walk 3-4 miles 5-6 days a week.

I dont want to gain weight at all!

That is exactly how much I gained in between fills. You will lose it once you start getting restriction.

This is totally normal, but not everyone does gain. It takes focus and determination to not gain prior to your first fill. I suggest you journal every morsel of food so you have an accurate picture of what's going in and work on activity if you aren't already. I could eat what I could pre-banding and it was frustrating. This period is called bandster hell because it's so difficult. Now that I'm filled, twice actually, I'm losing at a steady rate.

I know, I was thrilled with my weight loss. It was coming off pretty quick. I am glad I lost it but am just so afraid that at this rate I will gain it all back plus more! :faint:I was hoping I wasn't the only one gaining, but I can't live on liquids just to maintain my weight! I haven't been doing much exercise except walking 2-3 times a week, only about a mile though. So, I will try that!

AppleBlossom, I saw that you had Dr. Ortiz as well. Did you go to him for your fill? How was your experience? I am going for my fill Oct. 2th ( a week later than my 6 weeks :phanvan) I am hoping I will maintain until then and hope I get more restriction once my fill is in!

Thanks for all the help! :confused: