I've gained weight

luluc · January 2, 2008

In two days I put on 4 pounds. I did eat a high calorie dinner on New Year's Eve, but limited the amount. Can PMS put a whopping 4 pounds on you? I think that's the problem because my nips are sore and I feel bloated. But then again.... I haven't had a fill yet, and am wondering if I'm gaining just because I'm able to eat more things now.

I think so - I weigh 3/4 more lbs during my lovely PMS & can eat more as well. Once I start the "flow" the pounds come right back off & my restriction comes back 2!

-acl- · January 2, 2008

Aubrie, every month I put on around 2 kg (4.4 lb?) leading up to my period, then it's gone... I put it down to hormones and Fluid.< /p>

Debbie P · January 2, 2008

Sue,

So glad to hear your story. Like most of these replies today, I too was banded 12/3 and lost 20 lbs right away. Yesterday, I knew I was gaining weight back and yep I did. Almost 10 lbs. I'm eating anything I want, no problems with bread either. Im having my first fill this Friday 1/4/08 and I have been told that after that I will go back to the beginining again with only a few tablespoons full of food. I'm praying thats true. I have had no problems with any food, and I went from liquids to real food within 2 1/2 weeks. I skipped the mushie stage, could'nt fathom eating anything but good real food. I know, it was wrong, but after 20 days pre and post op of liquids I could have eaten a pizza. My girlfriend is the RN at my surgeons office and she insists after my first fill this will all go away. I pray shes right, cuz I would hate to think I went through all this for nothing. So, I will post my thoughts after my first fill. Can anyone tell me what I will experience for my first fill? Will the needle hurt? Will I notice the restriction like you could after surgery? How much is too much to eat?

Thanks for everyone out there who replies to these questions, I truly appreciate it.

Debbie