Stopped losing and actually gained just three weeks after surgery - why??

[denalichic 0]

So, I was banded on December 8th and as of last week was down 24 pounds (from the day I started my pre-op diet the day after Thanksgiving). Since I saw my surgeon on the 23rd, I have gained back three pounds from my lowest (on my home scale) weight. I am very confused - I am on solid food now, and my first fill is scheduled for the 17th of this month. I am tracking calories and average around 1200 calories per day. I have also been cleared to exercise and am going to the gym 3 times a week. Why has my weight loss stalled already and what can I do to fix this? Help!!

[honk 780]

It's not uncommon for weight loss to slow down when you move to solids. If you are phsically able to excise more often you should do so. I do an hour of moderate swimming daily and my loss is slow in my opinion.

[jenleigh526 1]

I can understand. I was banded 12-14 and lost preop and 1 week post op. Nothing week 2 and week 3 I'm the same despite low calorie intake and exercise.

I have two thoughts, quite possibly we are gaining muscle from exercising.

And if you have no restriction, the tool is there but not yet ready for use. Meaning you have a band but until you get a fill it's not really doing much after your swelling went down from surgery.

Hang in there. I am confident it will happen.

[Pamalamadingdong 0]

Did the same thing, gained 3 lbs about 6 days post op, that was just TOM weight and was gone the next day, and didn't lose another pound until I got on the scale this morning and I'll be 3 weeks post op on Tuesday. It was a really frustrating 2 weeks.

[bwhitty 1]

I have read and been told that not everyone loses weight right after surgery. Some gain some lose some maintain. After your fill you should start seeing a difference. I think sometimes our body just needs time to catch up with all that is going on.

Best of luck!