Feeling defeated....

[Express09 10]

I got my surgery done May 17th 2016... I have lost 42lbs so far. I stepped on the scale on Sunday and I was down to 183.1, so beyond excited to see that number. Today I stepped on scale (same time every day) and I am at 186.2. I haven't changed what I have been eating, going on walks daily! Why am I gaining, I feel like I should be losing. I am going to Mexico August 5th, and wanted to be down to 170. But I know that won't happen now! Anyone else have this happen. I also, get stuck at the same weight for a week, then drop a pound. So it takes me a week to lose a pound

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

Have you eaten an extra 10,500 calories in the past two days? No? I didn't think so!

It's Water weight. Your weight is going to fluctuate a couple of pounds here and there due to Water retention. Don't freak out about it. Drink a lot of water, maybe add some lemon to it, and make sure you lay off the sodium for a couple of days.

[Express09 10]

Thank you!

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[Ale Nunez 80]

I wouldn't worry so much about it, the more we stress the harder it is to drop those pounds. Just make sure you make the healthiest choices of food and try walking a little more and I'm sure you'll be fine.

Good luck!

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Remember, a cup of Water is half a pound. 64 oz. of water is four pounds. If you retain any portion of your daily water due to high sodium, hormonal fluctuations, Constipation, sore muscles, etc., then you will see a temporary "gain" on the scale.< /p>

[Barry W 336]

No, no, no - you are never defeated unless you give up :-) You may just be experiencing a stall. I would just counsel you to be patient and keep doing the right things - eat healthy foods in reasonable portion sizes and stay active. Your body has to go through huge adjustments and this takes time. Don't give up, and don't try to starve yourself or exercise the daylights out of yourself to beat this either. Just keep doing sensible diet and exercise and in time, progress will come.

[Express09 10]

Thank you everyone!! I appreciate you all taking the time to respond to my question!

I will not give up, that's not an option! ☺

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[betterme38 275]

Thank you all also, I needed to read that n even screenshotted it so I can keep reading it. Thank you again!

☆Jeni☆

[betterme38 275]

I do have a question though. How is is that a C. of Water is a 1/2 lb? N 10,500 cal. What does that equal too?

☆Jeni☆

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I do have a question though. How is is that a C. of Water is a 1/2 lb? N 10,500 cal. What does that equal too?

☆Jeni☆

It takes approximately 3500 calories to gain a pound of fat. So to gain 3 pounds of fat, you would have to eat an extra 10,500 calories.

Water on the other hand doesn't cause you to gain fat, but weighs a lot. So if you retain any of it in your tissue due to swelling, bloating, inflammation, etc., it can cause a "gain" on the scale.

[emme.vee 142]

Um also idk if you're female or male but I usually gain 2-3lbs right before TOM. But I think more importantly don't stress yourself out with numbers. Put your scale away for a week. Sometimes stress makes it worse!

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[Express09 10]

I am a female.... I just got done with mine. I weighed myself again up another pound. I honestly thought getting the sleeve I would never see the scale go up only down!

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[emme.vee 142]

I am a female.... I just got done with mine. I weighed myself again up another pound. I honestly thought getting the sleeve I would never see the scale go up only down!

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Give it a couple of days. Your body retains a lot of Water during TOM. Don't be down on yourself! You're doing great.

Here's an article for you. I'm gonna start being known as the article lady, lol.

http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/why-you-gain-weight-your-period

[Express09 10]

Thank you!!!

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I am a female.... I just got done with mine. I weighed myself again up another pound. I honestly thought getting the sleeve I would never see the scale go up only down!

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The scale can go up if you haven't pooped! Pay little attention to it fluctuating - as everyone said - it can vary throughout a day! My weight went up 3lbs while I was sleeping last night!

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