Hello,

I was banded on Jan. 17, lost 13 lbs, but have gained 3 to 4 lbs. Is this normal after eating regular food? I'm also looking for a laband support group in the Sacramento area. My doctor was Dr. Waldrep in Roseville.

Thanks

It happens. More people stall at that point than gain weight, but I'm including people with different surgery types in there. I think it's harder with a band because you are trying to lose without restriction at this point.

For support groups, try the hospital you had your surgery at. I know the hospital I go to for my surgeon's support group meetings also runs a lap-band only support group for anyone no matter who their surgeon is so maybe your hospital does too.

Personally I prefer my surgeon's support groups because he leads them and I like having the contact with him and also getting answers from the horse's mouth so to speak. Does Dr. Waldrep lead his support groups?

Hi Jeanne! The exact thing happend to me! At my first post surgial appt, I had lost 7 and 1/2 lbs. Was started on soft/mushy went back after another week and had gained 2 lbs! I couldn't understand how that could happen when I was eating next to nothing ( I had posted a question about it last week if you want to check it out.) It was suggested that I wasn't getting enough calories. I'm now on solids and go back to the dr next week. Guess I'll see what happens! Good luck to you!