Question:
I had mine on December 15th. I weighed myself and I had gained 10Lbs! Is this common?

   — twiggytoo (posted on December 18, 2010)

December 18, 2010
You are lucky! For some reason, it took me almost a month to start losing weight!! And I was following my plan exactly. I think it may've been all the air they pumped into me. I couldnt barely move for DAYS! I am 5 yrs out. I've lost 246lbs!!! It's hard work, but well worth it. Good luck! Also, when you hit that plateau, go back to the basics..Protein drinks and plenty of water, and NO CHEATING!!!
   — dmarieb

December 18, 2010
I so misread your post! I thought I read you LOST 10! My answer is still the same. I didn't hit 50lbs until about 10 weeks out... I was discouraged, then all of the sudden it flew off...Keep your head up and do everything you are supposed to do. It will work. Remember, your body is still recovering - just because you feel better, think about all the internal healing that needs to happen...
   — dmarieb

December 18, 2010
Its ok. The fill you with fluids with the IV. It helps prevent dehydration as you will not be able to drink much at first.
   — infodiva808

December 18, 2010
I was told it is quite common for people to leave the hospital weighing more than when they went in. Just follow the doctors instructions on getting the protein and get the water down. I set out four bottles of water every morning, knowing what I have to consume and get it down.
   — tfqh99

December 18, 2010
I had my band surgery on 12/9, and I gained 5 lbs between the time I left for the hospital and got back home the next day. Don't worry, it will come off over the next week, cause they pump you with air, and it's from the iv fluids, etc. I lost that 5 lbs and then some by the 4th post op day.
   — vbhottie2b

December 18, 2010
This is normal. Your body is healing. I wouldn't stress it too much.
   — jmshadowdancer

December 19, 2010
I gained 33 lbs post surgery. talk to your doc, mine ended up being a heart valve issue and not normal as they first thought. keep your eye on the gain.
   — caxb2009

December 19, 2010
Karolee, don't get too hung up on the numbers. I know that's hard to do since you want to loose weight right away. I didn't even own a scale. I just did what I was supposed to do and every time I got on the scales at the doctor's office was loosing double digits in weight. This was more fun than getting on the scales daily and only seeing 1-2 pound losses.
   — Muggs