DEPRESSING...weight gain after liquids

HamuChan · June 9, 2005

Ok ok, I know that it should be expected to gain weight when we finally switch back to solids from liquids. But, when I see 5 pounds come back after losing 16...I feel like a failure. I did what I could to prevent it, but it still happend. I want a HUGE fill so that I will have super duper restriction. When will this weight gain stop?? How can I slow it down?? Lots of exercise maybe?? I know I'm being a drama queen, but I was so excited about the lap-band that I could hardly contain myself...watching the scale go up is something that I hoped wouldn't happen.

I am so tired of being fat!!! I am tired or snoring and not sleeping well!! I am tired of being unable to jog or climb up stairs without being winded!! I AM FED UP WITH MYSELF!!!

Whew...thanks for listening.

La_madam · June 9, 2005

Give yourbody a couple of days to adjust to the solids, it happened ot me to and I lost it right back after a few days, it is totally normal, besides this first 6 weeks is for healing only, any weightloss during this time is a bonus, Do not sweat it

Jonathan · June 9, 2005

I lost 42 lbs in the first week after my surgery. Due to internal swelling, I was completely dehydrated (well, ok, not completely, else I would have been a pile of dust) and had to have IV fluids a few times to keep going.

Last week, I re-hit that 42 lb mark... 4 months post-op. I was depressed at first, but it's really nothing. I spent 15 years of my life steadily gaining weight. Then I spent 4 months losing it FAST FAST FAST (100 lbs). Then I gained 60 lbs back in one month, and 40 in the next month.

With the band, I know that those kinds of weight gain are simply impossible. (Ok, I tend to use the extremes.... how about almost completely improbable?). Even weeks when I lose 1 lb, or stay the same, are weeks when I've done better, on average, than any other week in the past 15 years of my life.

If you lose half a pound a week (a ridiculously conservitive rate), in 4 years, you will lose over 100 lbs. Where would you be in 4 years without the band?

I know you're discouraged... I've been there -- we all have. You've done a wonderful thing for yourself, and all you need to do is keep your eye on the ball. Don't be fed up with yourself. You've turned the corner, reached the apex, made the change. Don't beat yourself up at all anymore -- I bet you did plenty of that (we all did, if you didn't, you'd be unique =) ) over your weight a lot in the past, and it didn't really get you anywhere, did it? =)

Keep your eyes on the present, your heart on the future, and leave the past where it belongs. Gaining a few pounds of Water right now means *nothing* in the end. It's nothing you're doing wrong, it's nothing you *should* prevent. And best of all, it's a short term problem. =)

I'm not trying to lecture you at all -- I hope it didn't come across that way. I just know, personally, the frustration you're feeling and know that it will pass.

Peace to you,

Jonathan

Corgi · June 9, 2005

Jonathan,

Bravo, I needed to hear this. I am almost 11 weeks post op and I am scheduled to see my doctor on June 20 for 2nd fill and weight in. I lost 22 lbs the first 7 weeks, and the last 5 weeks I have been at a standstill. 4 days after my first fill I had to go in for an unfill, because I couldn't even hold down liquids, I am currently at 1.5cc's. I have found myself eating more the last 4 weeks, I am more hungry. I just hope when I go for my next fill, I am more restricted.

Your words are so encouraging...

Corgi