Several successful years post-op, pregnancy, band loosen, miscarriage, refill, still slowly gaining weight 7 months later

[twopoint0 0]

I'm trying to get perspective on the big picture of 2013. I started the year at 155, which has been my weight give or take 3# since about 10 mo post-op.

In March I found out I was pregnant. I debated having my band adjusted early because I couldn't imagine the discomfort of doing it with a distended belly. My OB didn't think I should adjust it at all, but I wanted to ask a band surgeon. I moved 500 miles from the city I had my surgery in, so I had to find a new dr. She agreed that we should let it out and so we took 2cc. I had a couple weeks of ridiculous indiscretion when I realized I could eat more than a bite of hamburger. I wasn't junking out on bad food, but portion sizes were not modest. At any rate, I realize that started a really negative spiral. I miscarried in May and had my band retightened the second week of June. I'd put on 10 pounds between March and June. Since then I have been back to much more proper habits, but my weight is still gradually coming back. I'm hovering around 170 in spite of moderate portions and a primarily vegetarian/whole food, mostly home cooked diet.

I spent all of Nov and Dec being all the more hyper vigilant. I indulged in Desserts 2-3 times. Had a few extra glasses of wine than normal and still saw the scale creep up 3 pounds. I don't know if this sounds absurd or not, but I'm wondering if my indiscretions of spring have permanently reset something. The other concern is that this dr used a different technique for accessing my port and I can't help wondering if something went wrong quietly. Since my refill in June I have made a serious effort to moderate portions and such but I am hungrier than I used to be and things that used to get stuck don't anymore (like bread...but I'm still not eating it often, just experimenting because of the confusion). Any insight? Other than weight gain I can't say there are any other "symptoms" of something serious.

[PuraVida37 715]

I'm sure you already know that the first thing everyone will tell you is to go back and see your doctor.

I am newly banded and just wanted to offer my condolences about your loss. I have experienced several mc. I hope that you are in good spirits and figure out whatever is causing your gain.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

^{First let me say I am sorry for your loss. You know that once you get to goal that your body tends to put some weight back on because it adjust its self. Many people gain 20lbs back after reaching what they call their goal weight. I wanted 150 but my doctor said that managing 175 is more realistic to maintain. That way I am not feeling guilty for my weight.}

[terrydumont46 1,954]

i am so sorry for your loss. i agree with cheryl but i also want to put out there that you might be depressed. since food is a crutch for us, we wouldn't be overweight if it wasn't, perhaps you aren't quite over losing your baby. you seem to have the knowledge and seem to know how to work the band. i say keep eating healthy, exercise and the wt loss will follow. having your Fluid checked isn't a bad idea either.

[PuraVida37 715]

Have you seen the doctor? Can you post a follow up? Thx!