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I hate having such a problem with fluid retention. I know those 2-3 pounds of weight gain overnight is excess fluid but it is still disheartening to see on the scale.

https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(19)30248-7

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/05/16/723693839/its-not-just-salt-sugar-fat-study-finds-ultra-processed-foods-drive-weight-gain?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=science

My internship started out like h3ll...racially oppressive in-patient Catholic psychiatric hospital + useless advisor + dual role supervisor = miserable + depressive first weeks + lack of sleep+ NO energy + weight gain! Enter awesome supervisor + supportive intern group + supportive seminar class = happy as $hit intern that is working with awesome supportive supervisor to change racist environment! Plus I'm loving working on the in-patient psych ward. Never a dull moment and I love the fast pace!

I'm a little salty today for some reason. I will get over it. I think it really hit me somehow that I will have to make very careful choices for the rest of my life. I feel that I will never be able to indulge in the things I once enjoyed like a bottle of wine. Even if I do enjoy a 4-6 oz glass of wine... I have to worry about sugar, calories and weight gain. Sigh...

hi, overall I have done ok, maybe not as good as I would like but I look at it this way... If I was not banded I would have had all my weight gained back, so yeah! I am doing alright! How much have you lost? I have 37 to goal, I started at 232/ 182 LBS. now. My advise would be to never give up, we have worked way to hard to just throw it all away, and last but not least do this for your self for a life time, NOT for an occation that will only last a day!! Good Luck to Ya!

juice after surgury so I was "bummed" to see almost three pound weight gain *but called doc and they said normal* post op swelling etc. and sure enuff steady clicking down since, weight in this morning 6 days post op 215 so headed right direction and thats what counts. Good Luck on your surgury and keep me posted. Where are you located ??? Im in Florida.

No weight loss in over a month! Good new is no weight gain but I am getting pretty aggravated. When I get back from vacation I will start low carb!!

Thinking about my appointment on the 30th with my LB surgeon. It's been 2 years of steroids, an accident in September and no exercise due to pain. I am disgusted with my weight gain and the vomiting from the band. Hoping a solution can be found before I give up.

Vacation weight gain gone now! Now to keep the weight loss happening! 9 lbs to goal!

I have gon till D5 of my cycle w/o falling trap to the sweet cravings and I have no weight gain. I am so proud. Now I gotta get off so I can see how much weight I have lost. I have followed the LB rules for 2wks now and thats an accomplishment alone.

Hi there, I've been technically banded for a year now and originally lost 137 lbs but due to heartburn and reflux I've been totally defilled 3 weeks ago and gained 12 lbs. I have 3 weeks to go before they fill me again with 6 cc's in a 14 cc band. I was up to 8.3 which was helping me lose weight consistently. I'm getting depressed and discouraged because of this weight gain which I worked so hard to lose. Has this happened to any of you, and if so, how do you cope?

I go to get a fill wed and thank GOD! I don't have any restriction and it is killing me! I ate a 12in sub yesterday. It was healthy but damn!, I hadn't did that since last year! (lol) well, since may last year anyway. But no weight gain so im cool. Holla at ya later!

OK its been a very very long time since my last post. I am coming up on my 2 year anniversary in Feb 08. I've not had a fill in probably 7months. I've noticed lately though 2 thing one a steady weight gain I think about 5-7lbs since my last fill and I've hingry all the time as if there is no restrictions and I've had no surgery at all. Now let be honest I've broken every band rule in existence especially driinking and eating. Which is the reason for this post. Is it possible that I may have permanently stretch my band......Help...suggestions...I have a fill appt in mid Jan09.

hi. i saw your post regarding your fills. i don't know if you have reached restriction yet. however, my surgeon actually receives these devices before they are available to any other surgeons to test.

he no longer uses the realize because he says that it does not inflate properly to restrict and that it would not result in the proper weight loss, in fact could turn to weight gain.

instead of inflating inward to restrict, it tends to prolapse against the pressure of the stomach. inflate up/down/outward... which does not produce desirable results long term.

just fyi

Lou Schopfer is a married father of two who had bariatric surgery at Penn in July 2014. Since then, he has lost 110 pounds and has discovered new activities to keep fit, including a fitness program at Penn Medicine called Fitness Now. In this post, he shares his story and what has made his weight loss a success. I grew up as the youngest of six kids, in a Christian home filled with the fundamental values of faith, family, fellowship, friends and fun. Like other families, we had our share of ups and downs, and fitness was never a priority for us. We didn’t have a lot of funds to spend on activities or time discussing a healthy diet. By the time I was born, my parents were older – they were actually grandparents. My dad didn’t play sports with me outside like he did with my older siblings and, partly as a result, I was much less active. As I grew older, I found myself settling into a sedentary lifestyle that added to weight gain. Rather than playing sports with my kids, I was more of a spectator. I never had enough energy to join them. Due to my inactivity and unhealthy eating habits, I was heavy. I suffered from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. I tried every diet and was in a constant cycle of losing and gaining weight. The quality of my life just started to decline. One of the turning points for me was when I went to “back to school” night at my daughter’s high school. I couldn’t fit in a school desk and finally felt: I needed to do something. Coming to Penn My brother became very ill with cancer. During that time, we’d talk about my weight often. He told me to “live life like you’re dying.” I had thought about bariatric surgery, but it wasn’t until I went to an informational session in Cherry Hill that I seriously considered the procedure. At the time I was 363 pounds, and I knew I needed to something drastic to change my life. That was August 28, 2013, and I decided to go through the medical weight management, not knowing if I would have the courage to go through the surgery. By going through the process and being fully prepared on what to expect, I found I did. In July 2014, at 344 pounds, Dr. Schuricht performed my gastric sleeve procedure . And now, just six months later, I really believe I have a second chance at life. I am more than 100 pounds lighter. I am off all of my diabetes medications. I have ditched my cholesterol medications and significantly lowered the dosage for my blood pressure medications. What Led to My Success There are a lot of people and activities that really helped me get to where I am today. Having a surgeon like Dr. Schuricht has been a blessing. He is the best at what he does, and I highly recommend him. In addition to my surgeon, I had the privilege of training with a personal trainer, Beth Marks, at a local facility in South Jersey. I also trained with Penn physician Dr. Sara Slattery, who ran a study on obese patients under Penn’s Fitness Now Program. Having these women train me in a safe place without mirrors and teach me everything from nutrition to monitoring the number of steps I take, has been pivotal to my success. I attend monthly support meetings at Penn Medicine, swim four days a week at the local YMCA, take four exercise classes a week and power walk at least five days a week. I keep to a 1,000 calorie diet a day and continue to have the support of my beautiful wife, Jan, of 28 years and my great kids, Elizabeth and Matt. I want people struggling with their weight to know that you don’t have to live like this. I hope my simple story helps and encourages you. Tips from Me to You Find a tool you like and use it. I use apps like “My Fitness Pal” and “Lose it.” All my meals are entered the day before, so I have a plan. Get enough protein. I don’t eat many carbs, so I like to fill up on protein, which keeps me fuller, longer. Know portion control. When we go out to eat, I might have half of the meal and take the rest home. Get organized. At home, I have my own shelf in the pantry for “my” food. I know what I can eat, and it’s easier to make decisions. Get support. I go to as many support meetings as I can at Penn Medicine. There, you can help others, and they can help you. Color your plate. At mealtime, I load my plate up with greens first, then protein and whole grains. Set goals. As a father, I want to be able to walk my daughter down the aisle at her wedding. My biggest goal is just to live a long, healthy life. Try something new. I always wanted to take a ballet class. I was embarrassed at the thought because I knew I would be the only guy, but now I take a Pure Barre class and guess what? It’s difficult!

Made it through with no weight gain. Now back to my normal routine.