Not losing

Had surgery on 8/23. Was 262 the lowest I've been is 249.5. Today I was 251.5. I am so frustrated. What if I don't lose enough weight?

Seems like alot of us August post ops have hit a plateau right now. Let's hope it doesnt last long. Patty

It's very normal for your weight to fluctuate, even sometimes going up a little. During my second week post op I checked my weight every day and saw this happen for myself. Over a few days, I was down three or four pounds, then up a pound or two and then down like five or six pounds overnight. Since then, I've read on these boards to only check your weight once a week and I think that's sound advice. If you follow your eating rules and getting your fluids and protein in you will lose the weight. Put the scale away!

Goog luck hang in there...I'm sure I'll be going throughthe sam thing Lisa

My surgery was on 8/4. At about 2.5 weeks out, I had lost 20 lbs. and hit a plateau. I stepped up my protein and water, and started working out. To my amazement, I GAINED 2 lbs!!! To keep from freaking out, I pulled out the tape measure and measured my waist. That was a relief. I realized I was gaining muscle weight and not fat. I would suggest measuring yourself to see how you're doing. Chances are, you've gained muscle mass and not fat. Good Luck! Foxy Baby Diva -24 lbs.

This is so normal. I experienced the same thing. Don't worry though, I don't think there's ever been someone who's only lost 12 pounds on this... it's just our bodies need time to re-coup... you'll lose, just have some patience with it (or try to), the weight WILL come off! Dawn