Hi....

I was banded a year ago and have done really well...I was within 3 pounds of goal when I got the stomach flu. I was really vomiting and went in to get unfilled (my band is tilted slightly, although not slipped. This was found via a CT scan). I had 4cc taken out, which brought me to 3cc, basically my first fill. This was done 2 weeks ago.

Since then, I have gained almost 14 pounds. What is going on??? Can I eat more? Yes, but not nearly what I would have eaten. Plus, I am still being good regarding the rules. It seems to me that if I go over 5-600 calories per day I am gaining. I don't understand this. It is so frustrating!! Can someone help explain this to me? :confused:

Perhaps it is from fluids. When I have had the flu I have lost major amounts of Fluid, which makes me lose between 10-12 pounds. As soon as I started eating and drinking normally again I will gain that weight back.

I am glad you are feeling better. The flu is horrible!

I agree it's probably rehydrating, and maybe a pound or so of "weight". Almost ANY rapid huge gain (or loss) like that is water.

I had a stomach virus the first week of November, couldn't vomit and ended up in the emergency room and then the hospital for 3 days. I had a complete unfill until 2 weeks ago and had 2cc put back in ( I was at 5cc before I got sick, I hadn't gained until I recieved the fill,) now I can't seem to get full, I have gained 5 pounds the last 2 weeks...why didn't the doctors go ahead a put the whole 5cc's back in?? I am confused. THE FLU WAS DEFINITELY THE WORST EVER!!!Not being able to vomit was the worst feeling!!