3 days post surgery, doing great .... but

I'm confused.  Everybody says you have to sip, sip, sip after the surgery.  I did that for the first 250ml after my dye test.  But really, I don't seem to be having any trouble downing  3-16 oz. protein shakes/day, no trouble downing 62 oz. of water.  No trouble drinking a cup or two of chicken broth. What gives?  I thought this band thing would make it so I could only take in a little at a time. PLUS - I'm one week from my last weigh in and I weigh 7 pounds MORE.  Did the band not work??? Did I go through this for nothing - when I was losing 2 pounds a week before the surgery???

I haven't had the surgery yet but based on my research you shouldn't be consuming so much. Have you had a fill yet? Just our of curiosity, how long did it take for you insurance to approve the Lap-Band with Dr. Anderson? Nancy

Hi,      I haven't had my weight loss surgery yet but I have a friend that had a RNY a few weeks ago and she can drink things without a problem.  But I know another gal and it hurts her stomach if she has too big of a drink. She has to watch how much she is trying to swollow per time.        I've heard that people can have a bit of a gain early on, after any surgery or hospital stay.  The IV liquids temperarely puts some water weight on.  It eventually goes away.          But your doc should be consulted.  So, I hope that you contact your doc and find out what can be going on with you and what to do about it.           Good luck with everything.  marie