Ok I'm just one day post three weeks post op (1/25} and at two weeks was given the clearance to work out and swim, just no weight lifting yet. I swam at least ten miles since Monday and walked more. Now I'm in pain and gained 4 pounds. I rarely eat even 400 calories so it can't be fat can it? I'm up 4 to flat for over a week. I literally cried yesterday. So frustrated and sad.

Ok I'm just one day post three weeks post op (1/25} and at two weeks was given the clearance to work out and swim, just no weight lifting yet. I swam at least ten miles since Monday and walked more. Now I'm in pain and gained 4 pounds. I rarely eat even 400 calories so it can't be fat can it? I'm up 4 to flat for over a week. I literally cried yesterday. So frustrated and sad.

Ok... here I'll hold the window up for you...

No crying. This is going to be a long process. I do hope you didn't expect to reach goal by now or even in a few months. Be happy that you have your sleeve and you are on your way to healthier you. Many would be glad to switch spots with you right now!

Take a moment to smell the roses on your way to "goal", but be careful not to get stuck by the thorns!!

• you have lost 28lbs! that's great. and you are exercising. it sound like you're doing great. you need to stop weighing your self and just focus on getting your protein and exercising. the weight is going to MELT off with how you exercise!!!!
  

Its not a magic pill. Its not "amazing results overnight!" We've all tried those things and they don't work. This WORKS. You're 3 weeks out - you're at that point where your body is adjusting to the changes. You're also possibly about at a time of the month. A woman's body weight can fluctuate double digits during a day because of excess Water.

Are you taking in enough liquids? That's a real factor as to whether or not you retain water.

Yes - toss the scale out the window (open it first ) Please don't weigh yourself for 10 days - see what happens. Just don't put all your energy into what a piece of metal with a 3 dollar battery in it has to say!

You are gaining weight in muscle which will help you burn fat faster. It's all good!

Thanks for the kind words. I'm down well about ten post surgery and you are right because that should have been very hard before. I actually lost through my tom then stalled and gained after.

I know it's not a magic pill and don't expect miracles. I was just hoping working out would break my stall not add weight.

And you are right I feel so blessed to have my new tool. I'm in pain today after having a dream survey and recovery so far. I need to be thankful for those things. Thanks for the reality check I needed it. I've had a very positive attitude until yesterday. Just frustrated.

Thanks again I love this board!

YES!!!!! OUT GOES THE DAMN SCALE!!!! When I came home after my surgery, the first thing I did was get rid of the scale. . . then i only weighed myself at the doctors appts. and boy was i happy . . .never once had the chance to discuss the "dreaded" stall, the frustration, etc. . . every time i went to the doctor, I saw nothing but excellent results for a whole year. . . then i got a scale and now only weigh myself maybe 1 time a month if that. . . .good luck !

How in the heck are you swimming so much??!! How long does it take you to do a mile? I am attempting to get back in the pool on Monday (I'll be exactly 3 weeks post op), but I'm afraid I'm going to wimp out after not very many minutes because I feel so out of shape. Also, I'm still sore so I don't know about moving so much (either in water aerobics class or swimming laps). You must be made of steel! Hang in there - the pounds will come off soon enough.

Wow..I wasn't cleared to return to the gym till 3 weeks post op and that was for light duty. Was strictly no swimming or hot tubs for at least 3 months...

I'm only water submersion banned until my incisions fully heal - which is NOT happening fast enough. I miss my hot tub!

He briefly looked at the incisions at week two and said fine to swim. I'm really thinking it was too soon.

I used to do a mile well under 19 minutes but these days it's more like 30. I've been swimming 60/70 minutes straight no beaks. Plus I walk my dog a lot.

I have an appt in the am but I'm pretty sure if I go he'll say it's fine and I'll have wasted my time. I'll decide in the am.

I started working out around week 6. Don't rush yourself You are just starting this journey like me I hope that you feel better HUG