Had my surgery march 3. Gastric bypass. I've lost 20lbs so far, which is great! But all of a sudden not only have I stalled but I've gained two pounds! I want to cry and scream. I'm barely eating! And when I do eat it's beans, egg beaters, cottage cheese, etc- about 1/4 cup. And my unjury protein shakes.

Keep it up, sometimes we have to go back a little bit to progress even more. You may even being gaining muscle, which weighs more than fat. Good luck to you and don't loose faith! It will work! Keep on doing good with it!

You can expect exactly what is happening to you. Your body is not even healed yet. Careful to keep the Protein intake high. If you don't you may stay where you are for a while. your body is in protection mode....It is in danger it thinks so it stops until it feels it is safe..Amazing right!

Just keep to the program and the weight will start to go again......

Fat and muscle weigh the same by the way..the only difference is muscle is more dense then fat.

March 4th and I'm in the exact same boat. I've not lost anything the past couple of days and I'm up a couple of pounds. I've been getting more water in the last few days (and probably sodium too). I was kind of dehydrated but I'm doing better now. So I'm telling myself that it's probably water weight.

Throw away your scales- have a loved one lock them up!

I am pre-op but just had this conversation with my husband and daughter. When I come home after surgery, I don't want the scale to be in my sight for the first month. Then I have asked that it only come out 1 day a week and be locked back up. I personally cannot take the stress of being a slave to the scale.

Deep breath. Relax. No matter what happens, just keep following your plan as close to the letter as you possibly can. The weight will take care of itself. You have to allow your body to find its own way in its own time. It's going to do that anyway no matter how much you stress over the number on the scale. Your journey will be so much less stressful if you just focus your energy on following your plan. Celebrate every day that you do that. Every day is a success. Stay away from the scales for at least a week and two would be even better.

You're gonna love the new you!!

Deep breath. Relax. No matter what happens, just keep following your plan as close to the letter as you possibly can. The weight will take care of itself. You have to allow your body to find its own way in its own time. It's going to do that anyway no matter how much you stress over the number on the scale. Your journey will be so much less stressful if you just focus your energy on following your plan. Celebrate every day that you do that. Every day is a success. Stay away from the scales for at least a week and two would be even better.

You're gonna love the new you!!

I agree with DL. Trust me you'll be fine I'm 4wks post op and 45lbs down. I also had a stall but it doesn't last forever. I finally decided to have my husband hide the scale and I only weigh in once a week. Nothing more Nothing less.

Thanks guys. I'm just discouraged. It's the same 1-2 lbs up and down. I'm working out at least 30 mins day.

You will have stalls. It's normal. Continue what your doing drink your protein and fluids. You are doing great.

I agree, put ur scale away! I only weighed in at my many doctor visits for the first three months and was always pleased with thw results. Hate the stress the scale brings.

Alright, saying bye bye to the scale!

On a side note... Starting to workout more and want to do couch to 5k. How soon is too soon? I'm 2 weeks post op yesterday.

6 days to go for this lady!! I'm 58 yrs young. Have three kids 9 grand kids. I was a cheerleader in high school and college ...When I graduated high school and got married I weighed 98 lbs soaking wet!! After three kids and health issues my high weight was 220. WOW! what a difference!???? I know to some people that doesn't sound so bad but when you are 5ft 1 inch short, that's alot!!! So blessed to have this new life about to begin. Taking my grandkids on spring break next march to celebrate my one year anniversary. Hope to be as small as my grandkids. Lol. Wish me luck!!!

Alright, saying bye bye to the scale! On a side note... Starting to workout more and want to do couch to 5k. How soon is too soon? I'm 2 weeks post op yesterday.

I had the same question. I'm two weeks out too and wanting to start couch to 5k but I don't feel like I can even start yet. Sounds like you're doing awesome!

Had my surgery march 3. Gastric bypass. I've lost 20lbs so far, which is great! But all of a sudden not only have I stalled but I've gained two pounds! I want to cry and scream. I'm barely eating! And when I do eat it's Beans, egg beaters, cottage cheese, etc- about 1/4 cup. And my unjury Protein shakes.

I am in the same boat had my surgery the same day . lost 23 now I been the same all week I was wondering the same thing what did I do wrong . We get through this and be just fine .

Chelseabell91

Well a month has now transpired. How are you doing. Has your weight fallen since you started this thread.