Had my MGB on October 1st , I've lost 12 lbs so far. Today I got on the scales and have gained a half a pound.

Nothing's up with that Janice. A half pound is just a good dump away. Sorry for being crude but it could be anything...your tom, a full colon, too much salt last night...anything.

Take it from someone who's been at this for a while...stay off the scale. It will drive you crazy. If you are being compliant, you don't need to weigh yourself very often. Pay attention to how your clothes are fitting or other NSVs. They're better than any number for sure. I list my stats just for informational purposes but I never weighed myself more than once a week even when I needed to get to 200 lbs. in order to have my hip replacement surgery. I've lost more than 140 lbs. and never lost more than 3 lbs. in a single week.

It will come off, I promise. Follow your doctor's protocol and you will be fine. Good luck to you.

I completely agree with @gowalking. I am only 3 months post op and have only weighed myself at doctor visits. I rely on how my clothes are fitting. Every day is different. I put all of my focus on my Water and Protein intake. I also watch my carbs really closely. Today, it has been 3 months since my surgery and I am down 75 lbs. Follow the plan and the weight will come off. Best of luck!!

Thank you so much! I needed that.

Don't sweat it. Most people go up and down by a few pounds. Just focus on what you have already lost and were you are going.

It's just one glass of Water. Think about the fact that you're probably drinking 64+ ozs(8 glasses a day) of water plus any other fluids like shakes, crystal lite, coffee? Easy to gain a lb of fluids in one day.

We lose in steps so expect gains and plateaus. Both are healthy and normal.

Are you weighing the same time of day on the same scale in the same clothes? There is so much that could affect your weight, just like the above posters said too.

Take a break from the scale for awhile and just work your program. Believe me I know it is hard to not jump on there everyday to see how you are doing but don't do it if it makes you crazy. Someone once said to me "You have to trust the process." I know that is sometimes easier said than done, but try!

Good luck, you can do this!!!!