Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Gaining weight and scared



Recommended Posts

I had lap band March 6th 2008 in Las Vegas the first 10-12 days I had already lost 24lbs and now have gained about 6lobs back I dont want to fail and I have no restriction I am just coming on 3 weeks out on the 27th and need your help and suggestions on what to do..

Ericka:confused2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my band placed on 3/4 i didnt really loose any weight. i am almost three weeks post op and i have gained 4 lbs..ha go figure. i was warned b4 hand that was a possibility because we have no saline in our band. soooo im going for my first fill today and im countin on starting to have some restrictions soon. Don t worry keep positive. It jus takes time. We will be victorious!!!!!

banded 3/4/08 221

first fill 3/24 225 bummer:confused2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The band won't do it's job until you're filled and have restriction. Until then, it's on you.

Don't freak over weight gain. Gaining weight doesn't mean you're gaining fat. I gained 6 lbs since lastnight, and ate maybe 800 calories yesterday, but drink over a gallon of fluids. Of course I'm going to weigh more until those fluids work themselves out.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was banded on 2/28, lost 27 lbs by 3/10, then between 3/10 and 3/19, I gained 8 lbs. I could tell it was Fluid though, because my hands were swollen. Plus, I was transitioning to soft foods, and I've heard that eating more solids can cause you to gain a few pounds. I saw my surgeon on 3/19 for an incision issue and he said that he wasn't concerned as long as I wasn't eating around the band (ice cream, milkshakes, etc) which I definitely am not doing. He said he doesn't really look at the weight loss until after the first fill, which I had today.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I think a lot of people gain when they switch from liquids to mushies -- all of a sudden you've got solid food in your body again, and start pooping... yeah, TMI. :wink:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I think a lot of people gain when they switch from liquids to mushies -- all of a sudden you've got solid food in your body again, and start pooping... yeah, TMI. :wink:

I am curious how my weight loss will go then because my doctor only does one day of liquids then it's straight to mushies.:confused2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you all so much I am going for a fill on the 11th of April but will continue to workout and watch what I eat you all or inspirations to me.

Ericka

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Don't stress out, you are doing fine~ Remember, everyone loses differently. I lost 12 pounds in the week after surgery, then didn't lose anything for at least a month. Then I gained 3 pounds. The way my doctor explained it to me was this: You need to look at your total weigt loss a year out from surgery. Hopefully it will be 50-60 pounds. When you look back over your life it isn't going to matter if you lost ten pounds each month or if a few months you lost none and a few you lost 15 or whatever. The end result will be weight loss. There are a ton of variables and nobody knows exactly what makes some people lose real steadily and some lose sporadically.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 1 reply
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×