I had surgery on Jan 3, 2012, so I am 3 1/2 months out. For two weeks now, I have not only been stalled at 46 lbs, but have even gone UP 2 lbs as of this last weekend. I know I messed up this past weekend because I had a few glasses of sangria...it was homemade, lower sugar sangria, but still...I feel so bloated and gross, just from those two lbs that I am up by. I am just really disappointed in myself. I do so well, and am so proud of how far I have become, but then I have a setback and it hits me so hard!

I have had lots of those moments, rest assured that there is not 2 lbs. of fat in 2 glasses of sangria. You are only bloated, so just drink lots of water, get your protein in, and you will be fine!! Believe me, I have been there !!

Be encouraged! You have lost 46 amazing lbs!! That is awesome, and you will continue to drop! You can do this!!

Vance... you're still entitled to a life! I fully intend to have a couple of glasses of sangria (or the equivalent) every now and then, calories be darned! You're losing more than 3# per week... Whaddaya want, guy? Hang in there, you're on track you loser, you!

Are you working out? Gaining muscle? Could be why the scale went up. Protein, Water, exercise... and it will start going back down. Right?

When I get to where I can really start with some weight training I will be happy if for awhile my weight goes up as long as it isn't the Fat Mass going up.

It may sound cheesie----but when I face those kind of days, I just remind myself that tomorrow is a new day. I refuse to beat myself up for being human and enjoying a few pleasures. I workout more the next day, and make sure my cals stay low. I count everything I eat and drink, and it helps me stay on track. I'm sure your weight will start moving back down!!! Hang in there---your doing great!!!

I haven't had the surgery yet, I'm waiting for approval. In the six months I have been following the diet the surgeon gave me, I have lost almost 60 lbs. Yesterday I ate 800 calories, about 40 gm carbs, 80 Protein, I worked out, even walking over 2 miles, up many hills etc. I gained 2 lbs. I almost always gain 2-4 lbs. a few days before I do a seven pound drop. This is how it's been since I started following a low carb, high protein diet in anticipation of the sleeve. It's going to happen, Water weight, bloating, lack of BM. I am sure this will happen after the sleeve, so remember tomorrow is another day. Just keep following your plan and it will eventually come back off plus some

Congrats on how far you have come, don't beat yourself up and good luck!

When you do strenuous workouts your body tends to hold onto water just make sure you are getting the 64 oz of water.