Eating solids and gaining weight!

[missy 0]

I started eating solids 3 days ago. (I am 3 weeks post-op) The problem is that I had lost about 30 pounds and in the past 3 days I have gained 7 pounds! I was eating some sweets, but way less than I would of before! Is this normal? Do most people gain back some weight after transitioning from liquids to solids? Should I be worrying??? :nervous

[claramae 0]

I started eating solids 3 days ago. (I am 3 weeks post-op) The problem is that I had lost about 30 pounds and in the past 3 days I have gained 7 pounds! I was eating some sweets, but way less than I would of before! Is this normal? Do most people gain back some weight after transitioning from liquids to solids? Should I be worrying??? :nervous

I started solids this past week end. My weight goes up and down between 2 - 3 pounds all the time. So, I too am woried about weight gain with the solids. I will be watching what others post.

[lisa_hawaii 1]

look for the post "How can this be?" -- there are some good responses from people there as well.

i am 14 days today post op and i have been feeling the same way -- so YES it is normal ---

hope the messages in the other post helps you too.

Lisa

BTW, you lost 30 lbs in 3 weeks???????????

[AppleBlossom 0]

I started eating solids 3 days ago. (I am 3 weeks post-op) The problem is that I had lost about 30 pounds and in the past 3 days I have gained 7 pounds! I was eating some sweets, but way less than I would of before! Is this normal? Do most people gain back some weight after transitioning from liquids to solids? Should I be worrying??? :nervous

This is totally normal, but not everyone does gain. It takes focus and determination to not gain prior to your first fill. I suggest you journal every morsel of food so you have an accurate picture of what's going in and work on activity if you aren't already. I could eat what I could pre-banding and it was frustrating. This period is called bandster hell because it's so difficult. Now that I'm filled, twice actually, I'm losing at a steady rate.

[Darragha 0]

I just started mushie foods successfully, today. I tried yesterday and that didn't work

I kind of figure I'll stick to my 800-1000 calories a day when I'm back on solids, pending my first fill on 10/17.

Darr

[lawanda jessica 0]

When I moved to solids I made sure I excercised!

I have even lost three pounds during the solid food phase.

I walk 3-4 miles 5-6 days a week.

I dont want to gain weight at all!

[juliegeraci 7]

That is exactly how much I gained in between fills. You will lose it once you start getting restriction.

[missy 0]

This is totally normal, but not everyone does gain. It takes focus and determination to not gain prior to your first fill. I suggest you journal every morsel of food so you have an accurate picture of what's going in and work on activity if you aren't already. I could eat what I could pre-banding and it was frustrating. This period is called bandster hell because it's so difficult. Now that I'm filled, twice actually, I'm losing at a steady rate.

I know, I was thrilled with my weight loss. It was coming off pretty quick. I am glad I lost it but am just so afraid that at this rate I will gain it all back plus more! :faint:I was hoping I wasn't the only one gaining, but I can't live on liquids just to maintain my weight! I haven't been doing much exercise except walking 2-3 times a week, only about a mile though. So, I will try that!

AppleBlossom, I saw that you had Dr. Ortiz as well. Did you go to him for your fill? How was your experience? I am going for my fill Oct. 2th ( a week later than my 6 weeks :phanvan) I am hoping I will maintain until then and hope I get more restriction once my fill is in!

Thanks for all the help! :confused: