Calling all weight lifters! Weight training and gaining weight ?

Hi, I am 13 months post-op. I started lifting weights (again) three weeks ago. My intent now is to build muscle (my goal is to be able to bench press my weight, 135). I train 3 days upper body and 2 days lower body and take the weekends off. I do low reps (5), high sets (6) and have increased the amount of weight I lift by 10 pounds each week (for most things). I also know that as you tear (build) muscle, it holds on to water for a few days to help repair itself - so, a few pound fluctuation doesn't bother me. What's getting to me though, is that my few pound fluctuation has been steadily climbing over the past few weeks. I've now gained about 3 pounds. So then, I thought I would spot check my measurements because maybe I'm losing inches as I tone things up and to my dismay I'm gaining inches in my hips, thighs, calves but, not in my waist, chest (under the girls), or arms! Is it possible to have gained 3 pounds of muscle (mostly my lower body) and put on size in only three weeks??? Or is this part of the 'bounce back' weight I've been dreading? Thanks for any input you may have!

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