disappointed

[LizFrmTexas 1]

I had lost 30lbs in total in 3 weeks then i started gaining weight. Im getting my first fill today after a month and a half of surgery! Im trying to go back in just drinking liquids but its hard now for some reason. I know the doctor wont be happy with how much ive gained i feel so discouraged

[HotButterFly 981]

How much HAVE you gained? I know it can't the the 30 you lost! If you haven't gotten your first fill, I think you've done phenomenally well... You practically lost all that by yourself. You'll start losing again. Don't worry.

[LizFrmTexas 1]

Just got weighed and i gained 4lbs in 3 weeks. Thought i gained much more but i will excercise more nd try to eat less carbs.. Thank you!

[lisacaron 5,075]

That is not a bad gain, you could gain that just b/c it's that time of the month. Don't stress over it sometimes after surgery there is a bit of a gain as the body heals.

Your doing great!

[moverland 0]

I was banded on 8/22 and lost 8 lbs. the first two weeks. This week I gained a pound back and am feeling hungry and like I can eat anything. I am hoping my first fill on the 17th gives me the restriction that will aid in me losing weight. Right now I feel like I did before the surgery. Struggling to not over eat and a bit depressed to not be losing some weight each week.

[gowalking 10,790]

Just got weighed and i gained 4lbs in 3 weeks. Thought i gained much more but i will excercise more nd try to eat less carbs.. Thank you!

Track your calories Liz....that's the secret. This way, you know exactly what's going in rather than guessing. Good luck!

[Lady VS 1,147]

Four pounds isn't bad. Hopefully now that you have the fill you will be back on track. Stay focused on the plan and good luck.

[HotButterFly 981]

This is a difficult time for everyone, but you CAN be successful. Do what was suggested above, and remember to focus on healing. This too shall pass

[LizFrmTexas 1]

Thank you ladies for being so encouraging!

Im not going to let this get me down.. Im actually more motivated than ever!

[Julie norton 2,850]

Thank you ladies for being so encouraging!

Im not going to let this get me down.. Im actually more motivated than ever!

Liz

I think of this as a marathon. Not a sprint. Have Long term faith and keep on eating well and doing what you can to move your body. Best of luck!

[Soxking 25]

Remember that Water weighs 8 lbs. per gallon. Depending on where you are in a hydration cycle, you can fluctuate 4 lbs per day quite easily, especially if you are drinking 64 oz. of water each day.

[bigcheese 50]

Thank you ladies for being so encouraging!

Im not going to let this get me down.. Im actually more motivated than ever!

I was at about 25 down @ 3 Weeks then gained 3 to 4. And stayed the same for 3 more Weeks. Eventually I got fills and it kicked into high gear, i'm down 45 pounds in less than 5 months. Its actually easier now. Just stick with it. Do your best. Try to drink Water. Dont eat totally crazy or terrible foods. Just do your best, keep up with fills and it will come. Trust me I had some bad days because I was so upset when the scale didn't move, but I stuck with it the best i.could and it eventually happened. Good luck, you actually sound just right about normal..

[bigcheese 50]

Thank you ladies for being so encouraging!

Im not going to let this get me down.. Im actually more motivated than ever!

Also I never lose, sometimes even gain a pound or two during that time if the month, then have a good drop the following week. So look at your progress over time.