Ok first off I had to have two surgeries for my band. After the first one the band was too tight and nothing went down. 2nd surgery fixed it...

I went for my follow up last Friday and dropped 32 lbs since Dec 3rd. Also my doc said that they may not even have to do a fill because the band should still be tighter than most people.

I'm already eating people... Lol and I have gained 5 or 6 lbs... Is that normal? How do u know when to stop eating? I can't really tell... Although I'm not eating near as much as before the surgery I think its a substantial amount.

So, I'm thinking I need a fill and that appt is not scheduled until 2/12... I'm thinking of bumping it up...

Is this weight gain normal?

I'm not sure how to use this forum, but I am giving it a try. I am 4 weeks post op. I was eating food by day 6. I still lost 20lbs, but nothing since. I am working my butt off in the gym, but to no avail. I am so frustrated! I had ONE fill 1 1/2 cc's. My surgeon says my band is smaller than most people's band. I'm not sure what that means. To tell you the truth, I don't know much about my band at all. I don't have restriction and if I wanted to, I could eat a full meal. I don't. I try really hard to eat small amounts and drink my proten shakes. I switch to liquids once or twice a week, but still NO weight loss! Is this normal!? I'm beginning to think I should have had the gastric bypass. I'm so jealous of those people whose weight just falls off. UGH! HELP!!

Don't despair! I would NEVER choose bypass over the band! I've researched both for over 5 years, and then benefits of the band w/slower weight loss, far outweigh then only benefit of bypass (which is faster weight loss ImO). We utilize the band as a tool, which we can have much more freedom with, and basically choose our success. I am only 1 day post op and I know nit wsa the right choice for me!

OMG I am 4 weeks post op. I had lost 8lbs in the first two weeks. I went back to doc today and gained 2lbs. What gives? I am eating way less than before and do not understand how I can be gaining weight. This is so frustrating.

OMG I am 4 weeks post op. I had lost 8lbs in the first two weeks. I went back to doc today and gained 2lbs. What gives? I am eating way less than before and do not understand how I can be gaining weight. This is so frustrating.

Buggie-

I am just 2 weeks post op and have lost weight but from what I read here it might be your body going into starvation mode. Hard to believe if we are eating less and eating mostly Protein we might be gaining weight. I am starting to do some research on this as I am affraid it will happen to me.

I can tell you everyone that has commented on it says it is common in the very 6 to 8 weeks after sirgery and once you start getting adjustments it will change things.

Hope this bit of info helped.

Maybe a more experienced bandster will comment.

All the best

I apologize for not clarifying. I was on my way out the door to see a movie, and I realize it sounded flip.

I guess what I mean is that bandster hell is that -- hell. It is that time before the band works but after surgery has taken place. It's that time when sheer will power has to take over, and it can be very hard.

Like after my first fill, for whatever reason, I ended up HUNGRIER than before the fill. I was hanging on by my fingernails because I was literally starving just a couple hours after having eaten, and that was never normal for me even before being banded.

There WILL be times that we have to utilize willpower, and God knows that we need to work the band. There will never be a time that the band alone will do it all for us. It won't choose good foods for us, it won't make us work out, it won't keep us on track. We will have to do that with the aid of the band.

I sincerely apologize for my short stupid post. I should know better to give such a short answer when I don't have time to explain -- OR to not give a short answer like that when I need to explain. I knew what I was thinking in my head, but you didn't. I'm sorry for that. :scared2:

No problem.... I just felt like a couple people were attacking me for what I was eating or something, without knowing what my exact diet is.... I am allowed to eat one regular/solid item at each meal... That means I can have beef (als74).. So I guess I was confused at what you meant by that, so I apologize if I sounded harsh!!!! I do combine a solid with a soft and have had no problems, I don't think I have much restriction, a little but not a whole lot.. Thank goodness I do have enough that I don't eat nearly as much as I use to, not even close, hehehehe!!

rather than get in a pissing contest, allow me to educate you WHY there is a post op diet and you shouldnt be eating steak until your doctor (not anyone else - noone on here, your BFF, your mother) tells you differently.

the post op diet is for healing.... it is not intended to torture you ... it is also not intended to lose weight... if you've lost weight on the post op diet, great job... it's a BONUS of what is to come... they dont call this "bandster hell" for nothing.

YES - YOU WILL BE HUNGRY... up your Protein, see what Protein drinks your doctor recommends...

you really need to limit the amount your stomach churns so it can heal. think of a 'normal' cut on say your leg... what do you do, you take care of it, maybe put a bandaid on it so it stays clean and dry... now think of your stomach... is there any way to keep it clean and DRY? nope... that delays 'normal' healing times... eating foods you should not be eating and having the stomach churn delays this even more and you could evenutally end up with a slipped band... not necessarily 1-2 months down the road... we're talking 2-3-5 years down the road..

if you are several weeks post op and really truly struggling wiith your current phase, call your SURGEON and see if they can suggest something.