Has anyone experienced very slow weight loss in the beginning?

I was a size 18 [198 lbs, 4' 10"], the day of surgery I now fit comfortably in a size 14 and even fit a size 12 stretch jeans nicely. I began exercising as my doctor told me to and have exercised regularly. I have lost lots of inches but not a lot of weight, I am afraid that I will not lose the rest of my weight. I have not weighed at my surgeon's office and will do that on the 25th of May, however I had an appointment with my primary care physician on yesterday and was told that I weigh 182lbs. I am in a panic, why have I not lost more weight, I am very careful with my food, exercise at least five days a week, drink a gallon of water a day, and I do not know what else to do? HELP!

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