5lb. weight gain, three weeks post-op

I'm three weeks post-op, lost around 30lbs, weigh today and gained 5lbs. Having a hard time telling when I'm full, but still only eating 1/4 to 1/2 cup of food, now trying puree meats and vegetables.Only lunch and dinner is when I seem to over do it then it comes back up. I love salt and maybe be putting in to much, can it be this is water retention,? ( Lord I hope so). Please help me, I don't want to be a failure at this. Thanks, Pat B.

It is possible that it is water retention but I would check with your surgeon. If you are eating in such small quantities there should not be that much of a weight gain... Amy

it could be,.. and it could also be your monthly on its way