I was banded on July 1st and had lost a total of 16lbs since surgery. However, this morning I weighed and had gained 2lbs back. I am still in the mushie stage and are following the Drs guidelines to the letter. I have been doing about 30 mins of exercise 3 days a week. My first followup appt is August 14th where I will hopfully get my first fill. I am really getting depressed because I thought that I would have lost more by this time. :biggrin:

Has anyone else experience this sort of thing?

Don't worry about that two pounds, it could anything...perhaps Water gain or maybe muscle gain from exercise (doesn't mean you are not still losing fat). Small fluctuations at times are very normal. Weigh yoursel first thing after your morning pee and don't weigh too often if such fluctions will get you down...once a week max.

As for your weight loss so far...you are doing just fine. You haven't even begun using your band until you start getting fills. Any weight loss at this point is fantastic!

Be patient it will happen before you know it!

I lost 20 lbs after the 2nd week of surgery and once I started eating mushies i gained back 10 of it. However, when I went to the doctor 5 weeks after surgery I had lost 17lbs. I have now lost another 5lbs and have been stuck on that for a few days. You are doing good and your weight will stablize when your eating returns to normal food.

ANY weight loss is good right?.... So keep your chin up and keep going XXXXXXXXXX

Right now you are still in the healing phase. If you lose any weight before your fill is a bonus. You're doing great so far, so don't get discouraged. I did the same thing (and was delayed another month because I had to get a port revision). What you are going through is normal. Hang in there and follow your doctor's orders. It'll get better.

I want to thank you all for your encouraging replies. I am over an hour away from where they hold the support group meetings. With my work and the gas situation, it is not really feasible right now to attend the meetings. You guys are my support group.:eek:

Many Thanks,

I have been up and down with the same 2 lbs. for the past few months. It's ok because at least I am not gaining any more than that. But if you are feeling depressed, try eating salmon- it's good for you protein wise and it helps relieve depression- there is something about it!