mightymorris03

I had lap band surgery 11 days ago (7/10/2008). I was on a liquid diet for 4 days prior to my surgery. Between the liquid diet and the recovery after my surgery I lost 23 pounds. I have now gained 5 pounds back?? Has anyone else experienced weight gain prior to their first fill. I guess I am just confused and maybe even a little discouraged because I feel like I am not hardly eating yet gained weight. Can someone please tell me, is this normal, has anyone else experienced this? Does this mean I am going to fail? Prior to Sugery: 304 lbs :seeya: Today: 285 lbs :ihih:

Thank-you everyone I can not tell you how helpful you all were when I was having my mini breakdown, it's like you have the surgery and then you just want to make sure you do everything right. I had my post-op appt and the doc said I am great, not to worry to much about the scale right now. First time a doc has ever said that :teeth_smile:) He said you have the hardware but it is not in use, give it time. Made me feel much better. So I am sitting between 17-25 ponds, 3 weeks after my surgery. I get my first fill the middle of August and I am very excited.Again thanks everyone, you are all GREAT.

For the most part I am doing as directed, lots of water, sugar free jello and sugar free pudding, broths, small portions of cottage cheese. Slimfast shakes to help with the protein. There has been no milkshakes or ice cream (dang :thumbup:) My regular doctor said 23 pounds in the first week was great, I was just worried to see the scale move in the other direction. I appreciate someone actually reading and responding, thanks :thumbdown:)