I gained a quarter pound and I'm so upset by it. No excuses, I didn't exercise last week AND I had a few extra tastes of some Christmas treats...but seeing that scale go UP again, just like pre-sleeve, shook me up like I wasn't expecting. Now to just use this as inspiration to keep going and not give up as I would have in the past.

Don't give up! We've all come so far. Forgive yourself and continue on. In the past I've always been like, "well I blew it today so I might as well have some more of this or that". Don't do it. Look at how far you've come and keep going. We can do this!!

A quarter of a lb? That could be water, meds, time of the month, anything! don't be discouraged!

Thank you Debbie! I'm an August 2011 sleever also..and yes, we've come so far. I won't give up, but I think I needed to 'talk' about it to help me feel better. Thanks again!

Ateam...I know I shouldn't let it get me down..I've been very fortunate that I never had a stall..for the first time in over four months, the scale went UP instead of down and it shocked me a bit. I'll get busy at the gym this week and hope for a better weigh-in next month.

You will be totally fine! Try and stay positive and just amp-up your workouts for a while. The gain, like someone else said, could be caused by anything really. It doesn't really mean you gained any fat, it's honestly probably just water. Keep up the good work and stay positive! I have been in a stall since 2.5 weeks post-op and I am still stuck and I am almost 1 month post-op.. During this time the scale has fluctuated anywhere from 1-5 pounds UP and down. It kills me everytime I step on the scale, it's like my body refuses to go under 220 pounds. This is a time I always get stuck during and and all of my diets. I am doing what LilMissDiva has posted about Bootcamp something or another. It's basically a way to get yourself back on track when things seemed to have strayed. You might wanna check it out too. Good Luck.

Aaww, Honey,don't be discouraged. A quarter pound isn't bad. Like some of the others have said it could be any number of reasons why you gained. That great thing is it's motivated you to continue in your journey and has encouraged you to work out. Be encouraged and keep up the good work!

Thanks Ladies...I appreciate you very much!

1/4 of pound?? Why, that sounds like dust motes on the scale lol Girl you will be fine! Is your scale in the same spot? My weight can fluctuate 1-3 pounds depending on the spot of the floor. I've made sure I keep it in the same tile all the time.

I agree it could just be water! Tomorrow is a new day! Take it and run! You will be fine

Don't let the scale control you. It happens far too often. We go from letting food control us to allow that stupid scale to control our lives. The scale will fluctuate for ever. The rest of your life that scale will go up and down. You can do everything perfect and still see the scale go up and sometimes you can go totally crazy eating crap foods and see the scale go down. Just go based on how you feel, don't let the scale rule you.