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I'm so confused and frustrated. I know stalls are very common around week 3 (I am 19 days out, so I am almost there). Earlier in the week, I was down 12.7lbs. since surgery, for a total of 33.8 including the pre-surgery diet. Then two days ago I went up a pound, and I figured, ok, Water fluctuation, but then today, another pound. I am getting in my Protein and eating between 400-500 calories now. I went back to work, so I am more active. Why am I gaining? I expected a stall, but not a gain, is that common as well? Am I eating too many calories for this stage of the game? I had really hoped to lose 15 the first month.

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Yes it's normal for some of us. A lot of things can cause the scale to fluctuate even drift upward including hydration levels, sodium intake, menstrual cycles and even Constipation. Keep an eye on all of those things as well as the scale to determine trends.

Safe Journey!

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I can't stand to see those little fluctuations through the week, which is why I only weigh once a week. There are too many head games for me to weigh daily. Maybe you should stay off the scale for a little while and see if that helps.

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4 hours ago, FancyChristine15 said:

I can't stand to see those little fluctuations through the week, which is why I only weigh once a week. There are too many head games for me to weigh daily. Maybe you should stay off the scale for a little while and see if that helps.

I know you are right, I’m going to try but man, it is soooo hard for me not to get on every day, I’ve gotten so used to that in the 6 months prior to surgery. I’m going to do my best though. If I can deny the temptations of the Cookies at work today surely I can pass up the temptation of the scale!

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22 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Yes it's normal for some of us. A lot of things can cause the scale to fluctuate even drift upward including hydration levels, sodium intake, menstrual cycles and even Constipation. Keep an eye on all of those things as well as the scale to determine trends.

Safe Journey!

Good point about sodium. I went from shakes and yogurt to Beans and cheese in the purée stage, that might be it, thank you!

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