I was sleeved 1/14/2013. So far I have lost 35 pounds, but over the past few days I see I have gained 4 pounds. I already feel like I am loosing slow and now gaining 4 pounds. How is that possible? I know I am not eating too much. Could that happen from not getting enough protein or water? Any ideas out there?

Drink a lot of water. Maybe you are retaining water? And also recheck what you are eating? I had a stall at 3 weeks and gained 2 pounds. Just

Lost 1 of them today ( sleeved march 20)

Also if you are working out it could be muscle gain

I was hoping that it could be not getting enough water or protein. I will keep better track and increase both of them. Thanks

Make sure you hit all of your marks in terms of nutrition, water intake, and exercise. Also, when you stall or gain a few pounds pay close attention to your measurements. You will probably find yourself losing inches and not pounds. When your body resizes the weight loss is put on hold. As long as you remain focused on your goals, you will lose either inches or weight. Not always both at the same time.

Another point, is it almost time for Aunt Flo? Have you had a healthy bowel movement in a while?

If you are eating like you should, just kick start the weight loss again by increasing your protein as much as you can. I know at three months out you still cannot eat a lot, but always, upping my protein and liquids helped. It still helps if the scale goes up two or three lbs.

I say liquids because I can't drink that much water, the nurse finally told me to DRINK LIQUIDS, that are not carbonated or sugared. After that, I kept iced tea made all the time and drank some water, iced tea and coffee. She wanted to make sure I didn't dehydrate, I never had any problems after that advice from her!!!

ttamara: hope you are doing well. I am getting sleeve by Dr. Wizman on April 7th, would you answer some questions?

1. If you had chance to redo the surgery, would you still use Dr. Wizman?

2. How was your pain after the surgery?

3. If you had to critic Dr. Wizman, what is the one thing you would critic on him?

thanks in advance for your time.

I second the time-of-month possibility!! Around when I ovulate I lose water and then I gain water like crazy and it looks like weight gain... Then after my period it looks like I'm having just SUPER weight loss!! Progesterone makes me puff up....