Hello everyone this is my first post,I was banded8-10-09 I lost almost 20lbs on the 2 week post-op diet but have gained about 6lbs back after starting soft diet but will get my first fill this week 9-17 Dr. says don't get excited anybody else have the same problem? Steve

I always seem to gain weight when I start solids - usually only a lb or 2. But after a few days - a week, it usually comes back off. Its pretty normal to have weight fluctuation, even when you feel like you're following all of the rules exactly.

If you don't see improvement after awhile, and you're not already doing so, keep a log of EVERYTHING you eat. It may help you discover the cause of the gain.

Good luck!

Thanks Padanelle I have been very strict maybe I just need the first fill to get started. Thanks Steve

Something else to think about is that if you're just starting out on solid foods, the weight you've gained may just be the weight of the food, since solids take longer to work through your system than liquids do.

yep thats what happened to me as well. I

gained back 13 pounds in 2 months but I wasn't at my correct fill level until about a month ago. I was banded end of 2/09.

But now I've lost over 16 inches in my waist and lost about 27 pounds. so don't worry it'll happen for you as well. i have a 14 cc band.

Good luck and keep hanging in there.

Irma

In the same boat, 3 weeks post OP, lost 22lbs so far total but have slowed down. hope it comes off faster after the fill..

That's normal. Alot of people that go from liquids to soft foods do not lose anything or they gain some back. I wouldn't worry about it and continue working towards eating correctly.

What a great post-I was just cleared for mushies and I'm worried that this could happen. I guess were in the for the long haul, but loosing feels so good. I'm gonna try to get too focussed on this either-it is hard though. I totally understand.

Hey Steve,

It's really common for people to gain weight when they advance to mushie foods. Remember that this is a time for your body to heal more than it is a time for weight loss. It'll start to come off again

Hello everyone this is my first post,I was banded8-10-09 I lost almost 20lbs on the 2 week post-op diet but have gained about 6lbs back after starting soft diet but will get my first fill this week 9-17 Dr. says don't get excited anybody else have the same problem? Steve

where did you have surgery at