I think this is a great post - why?? Before surgery we would have gained 50lbs and shrugged but a simple 5lb gain can have us going completely mad. Hon its FIVE pounds and its a wonderful thing that you now have that control to be upset by it.
My weight fluctuates every now and again and I will gain 5/6lbs when I overdo the carbs. To get myself back on track I go back to basics for a few days and this does the trick for me. If I get desperate I spend a day or two doing a pre-op diet - my choice is milk and yoghurt and again this kicks me in the right direction.
Don't be hard on yourself as you now have that 'trigger' that our skinny friends have always had - gain a few pounds so cut back till they are gone and get sensible again.
Hope you get back on track soon
T xxx
