I was banded 6/4 and had to stay in the hospital overnight - in which they pumped me full of liquids that night - I gained 7 pounds overnight. I was devasted. I have lost this and 4 more and that is all. I am so worried that my doctor is expecting more when I go back for my 2 week post-op. According to his records - I will only of lost the 4 pounds. Does anyone have any expectations from their doctor?

After I had a total hyst .... I gained 10 lbs from a 6 day stay in a hospital, 5 of those on iv fluids. I was devastated. I was explained to me that it was normal and anyone who read my chart and the amount of fluid pumped into me would understand. Please remember after surgery, we need to heal, not worry about the scale.

The doc knows that you are not expected to lose weight right now, some people even gain weight. don't beat yourself up. I know we all want to see that scale move and we have high (sometimes unrealistic) expectations, but this is a time to heal and eat all the pudding and mashtaters we can!!!

Thank you for your post - it is tough to gain weight when you are having a weight loss surgery.

The doc knows that you are not expected to lose weight right now, some people even gain weight. don't beat yourself up. I know we all want to see that scale move and we have high (sometimes unrealistic) expectations, but this is a time to heal and eat all the pudding and mashtaters we can!!!

My doc wants liquid only and a protein shake daily - 160 calories. I am struggling with this... I am working all day - and ballgames until 9:30 tonight - I am so tired that I have added some mushies and meats (really chewed to nothing or pulverized). I sure hope I am not causing the band to slip though. Good Luck to you!