How is this possible? I know I'm not getting enough calories and fluids in! Could this be causing it? It's very hot and humid here so I'm thinking maybe I'm retaining water! Especially if I'm no where near getting in 64 oz! Help!!!!!

If its hot, you loose water, not retain it which is why people get dehydrated in hot and humid temps. It is normal to gain some, then drop even more in another week or two. I went from 193 to 190 to 194 to 193 to 188 back to 191 and this morning am 190 and have been stuck for weeks now!

Well that's good to hear its normal! I will say though that I have water retention problems and even have prescription water pills. It is much better than past summers which I'm sure is due to the weight loss, but I still feel it a little bit! I'm going to concentrate in hydration today and see if that helps! It really is a full time job eating and drinking enough! Thanks so much!

Very normal in the first few weeks. Heat makes us swell and don't way every day! It will make you crazy!!

I agree with the "don't weigh every day" mentality. Drives you crazy! I do it - however! LOL I work outside and drink LOTS of water - also sweat out a lot. But, one day last week I had something high in sodium and noticed I wasn't urinating much - hopped on the scale - and had gained 2 pounds! It was back down a couple of days later

I agree with the water retention. Was also told that it takes 6 to 8 weeks for everything to drain from your body from the surgery - gas/IV fluids etc. I am trying to just follow the post-surgical instructions very closely and weigh myself at the Doctor's office when I go. For me, the daily weighing in would be a struggle. I weigh in on Wednesday. Best of luck through your journey.