Question:
Has anyone experienced a lot of weight gain the few weeks before WLS?

I have noticed that my eating has been out of control now that I am waiting for my surgery date to come up (12/14/01). I feel like I won't take off what I had originally planned to because of this.    — Brenda E. (posted on November 9, 2001)

November 9, 2001
I personally gained about 10 lbs. before my surgery. I think its because I ate the stuff I didn't think I would ever be able to have again. I ate out alot at resturants and didn't really think twice about it. Now though, I really wish I hadn't because that was just 10 more lbs. I had to lose and if I didn't have to lost that I would be less than what I am now, know what I mean? So I think its normal to gain but try not too. Eventually you might be able to have the same foods, just much smaller portions and trust me, its all good. :-) happy to be down 90 lbs at 4 months post op.....good luck and GOD bless!
   — Karrie W.

November 9, 2001
Me too:( All those last suppers were a waste, I can eat anything, dont dump and have lost 90 pounds since july 23rd. If I hadnt pigged out I would be even lighter.
   — bob-haller

November 9, 2001
I'm ashamed to admit that I've gained 35 lbs and still gaining since I've made the decision to have this surgery, in my defense I also stopped smoking in preparation for this surgery and I've started this whole process in May, so plenty of time to gain plenty of weight...LOL
   — Diane B.

November 9, 2001
Hi this is the poster of the question. I want to thank those who answered because it helps let me know I am not alone. I am going to attempt to watch what it eat for the weeks left. I guess I felt like I would never eat again.
   — Brenda E.