Week after surgery and weigh loss is slowing???

Ok, I probably shouldn't be weighing myself everyday but I was curious. Right after surgery, I lost a pound a day ... about 7 to 8 pounds in the first week. Then I gained 2 back! Freaked me out a little! My surgeon had me on broth and gatorade the first week until the drain was removed and then liquids including cream soups, malt-o-meal ... basically runny, soft foods. I've been following the restrictions plus doing my daily walking and drinking more liquids than I can generally stand. I'm a little worried about the hiccup in what was a great pace of weight loss. Is this a normal plateau? Will it resume soon? I've heard your body does a bit of a screetching halt and conserves everything with drastic changes in eating habits ... not sure if this is related at all but I sure would like to hear if anyone else has experienced same? Thanks so much. - A (user name on OH ' heloize ')

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