Hi-I am on week seven and have struggled since the surgery to get all the Water and Protein levels. During the last few days I have been able to drink a lot more water close to 40-64oz and eat more protein as well. I was starting to feel as if this was the turning point to feeling like myself again. The concern is when i weighed myself today i have gone up 3 pounds. Any one else have this experience or any suggestions? I feel so defeated and discouraged.

Please don't feel discouraged. Our bodies are complex systems, not simple machines.

I highly recommend you stay off the scale, especially early out. Your body is healing from major surgery and adjusting in many ways.

Getting in all of your Protein and fluids and following your post-op food stages should be your primary focus. If you are still having difficulty reaching those targets at seven weeks, I highly recommend you make an appointment with your NUT to talk about strategies. It is so critical.

None of us lose weight at a constant or steady rate. Most of us experience slow downs, fluctuations, and stalls periodically.

Almost everyone experiences their first stall about three weeks or so after surgery. By seven weeks, you should really be doing everything you can to get in ALL of your protein and Fluid, every day.

Follow your program.

Track your food.

Make sure you are getting in ALL of your protein and fluid.

Take your Vitamins and supplements as instructed.

Exercise.

And, Stay off the scale.

Embrace the Stall!

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

It is VERY good news you are doing better with your protein and water. The weight fluctuation is likely just due to water retention. Don't let it deter you. Getting all of your protein and water in will HELP your weight loss in the long run. Your body just needs to adjust.