step away from the scale, i hate that thing, if you are doing all that you are suppose to do the weight will come off, it has to. unfortunately as woman our bodies like to torment us in preparing for our monthly torment and it is different for everyone. 2 weeks before mine i could eat everything in site, or weight (in the beginning) would not fall off. honestly do yourself a favor and try to weight yourself every other week. sorry for your frustration and good luck.

Is it possible you are not getting enough protein and your body is holding on to all you consume. Track your protein and food and water intake at fitday.com or some place like that. Maybe you could see a pattern. Also remeber if you are exercising you could have lost inches and gained muscle which weighs more. We did this to have a better quality of life. It will work out.

This may sound lame, but when you stop worrying why its not coming off, it does.
I spent ages worrying, as my weight goes up and down each month. But by the end of the month its always down on what it was.
Its so early for you still, but you will get there. You just wait and see !!
fay x

Why are you panicking?
Get a grip on yourself. I've said it before, and I will say it again. Did your Dr. tell you that the scale will continually reflect reducing numbers. Did the Dr. or nutritionist tell you to step on that scale as often as you are? Did they tell you that you would lose weight, never plateau, never waver in the losing?
I doubt they did any of that.
The point is, you gained weight over a long period of time. It wasn't over night. The fact remains, you are still a normal human being. Ups and downs are going to happen. Give yourself a break. I can literally lose 5 pounds, and see 3 of that back the following day, if I weigh myself everyday.
So, don't beat yourself up, and get off the high horse that says It must be I made the wrond decision, it's all about me. Think about it. You are human and the human body acts as a human body, regardless.

my nutritionist said to increase protein and calories. when your body plateus its in starvation mode...give it a little push

PROTEIN PROTEIN PROTEIN...Put the brakes on...make sure you are getting it in or like everyone else says you will be in starvation mode...our bodies are designed to gain weight it will do whatever it can to keep from losing weight(going back to the caveman days) so, relax and throw that freakin scale out the damn window!!!

Because you are a wonderful, beautiful person who wants to make herself healthy! You need to put the scale away honey, you will lose you need to be patient. Unfortunately everyone loses at a different rate and some just take time to start the whole process but once you get rolling, watch out! But also I read you are losing, you are not gaining every week and so one week you had a small gain, I bet it will be off and more next week, but I think you should not weigh so often...I know easier said than done!

I think your doing well,remember you were poorly after your op so your body will have wondered what was going on.your doing fine xxx

I actually just joined in order to reply immediately! Please do not be disheartened! Just today I was thinking about how some people say they are stuffed on 2 tablespoons of food a day and lose 10 pounds a week. I've lost about 8 pounds per month since my surgery, down 70 pounds today. Yes, I too used to be a scale addict, but that mechanical contraption had the power to determine my self worth each day, my value as a person, and to run my life. I swore to myself I would not do that after surgery, and I am pretty good about staying away from it. When I do weigh in I feel discouraged that on less than 1000 calories a day I should be losing faster, but I know that I am on my way to the goal, and it is in sight.
For me it is aqua aerobics that really gets me through it all. It is funny to say that when you are obese the best thing is to put on a swimsuit and get in a pool, but it has worked for me. No painful joints in the pool, work outs are fun, and I am building strength while losing weight. There is something about the silky feeling of water around you that is calming and reaffirming.
Please do hang in there, and do not get discouraged - and do not weigh in. It takes time, and it's hard to accept that sometimes. I think I lost weight faster pre-surgery, but at least I know that what I lose now is permanent weight loss, and I am substituting muscle for the fat.
Get the protein, get all the protein you can, and exercise. I didn't want to either, but it makes a huge difference. There is something to be said for those endorphins that kick in when you push yourself so hard.
And remember that you may have put back a pound, but is it a pound of fat? Or is it fluid? or other body stuff (you know what I mean!) Fitness is a journey, not a destination, and like any journey it has bumps in the road. You will get there if you follow your program and seek support. I will add you to my prayer list.

I can soooo relate to this. My body has platuead several times in the past 7+ months. Get in your water, protein and exercise and your body will catch up. I could tell you not to weigh yourself too often, but I weigh myself weekly. It helps me stay on track and gauge my progress which in turn helps me figure out what works, what doesn't and what I need to change. The scale isn't totally bad but you need to use it sparingly as another tool.

Thanks Guys I needed that sooooooo much.
Whilst I can't bring myself to actually fling the damned scales away I have removed the battery.
My plan is to up my protein and fluids (I'm already exercising an hour a day) and see what happens when I have my 6 week visit to my PCP.
Fingers crossed.

Don't worry so much about how many pounds you have lost. You are getting healthier every day. Use this tool as a means to get healthy! You are doing great! -Kendra