I had the same kinda thing happen, and actually gained 13lbs about 2.5 weeks out, it ended up just being fluid retention, that came off the next week. In talking to my surgeon he said it's normal to have fluctuations, especially in the first month post-op while our bodies are in shock from surgery and all the changes we've made. He said to expect about 10lbs a month. Some months will be more and some a lot less. Just keep following the plan and move and it WILL come off! Aug 12. started pre-op diet: 375lbs Day of Surgery (9/19/07): 346 (-29lb) 1st day home from Surgery (9/22/07): 360 (+14lbs) water/fluid 1 week post-op: 338 (-8 lbs + fluid gone, so) 2 week post-op: 329 ( 2.5 week post-op: 342 (+13lbs fluid retention) 3 week post-op: 335 (-7lbs fluid gone) 4 week post-op today! 327 (-8 lbs) TOTAL WEIGHT LOST so far: 48lbs!!! Woot-woot! So...it fluctuates but eventually it all goes DOWN ;o) You are doing awesome keep up the good work and YAY LOSERS!!

I would not stress you a doing great! 28lbs in a month is fab!

Great idea topic Holly! I have a really cute pair of capris I love. They made me happy when I wore them. They are already too big! I just wish I could find them in smaller sizes! Shelley

Surgery date: September 4 Start of Pre-op liquid diet: August 8 Weight at start of pre-op diet: 317 Weight on surgery day: 298 Weight on 10/13: 274 Total Loss: 43 lbs Loss since surgery date: 24 lbs I'm glad I typed that out. I've been feeling frustrated, like I haven't really been getting anywhere. It looks a little better written down. Zandra Q

I am a frequent sipper (approx. 3 sips per minutes) then I stop and give it a rest. and start again. I don't know if this is right but I have not gotten sick from it.