Mazie61

I agree that upping your calories is probably a good idea. Especially if you aren't hitting your protein numbers.

For me it is very dangerous territory to set a timeline on the number of pounds lost. That can lead to some really destructive and counterproductive behavior.
Are you tracking your food?
Are you getting in all of your Protein and fluids? What is your protein target?
Are you avoiding starches, added sugars, and fried foods?
Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed?
Are you exercising?
It sounds to me like you are doing fine, especially if you have noticed that you are losing inches.
Please resist the urge to restrict your protein, it won't help you lose the weight your surgeon expects and will slow things down even more.
Embrace the Stall!
http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

I'm having the same issue. 5 weeks out today and down 30 since surgery, 27 of that was the first week. My surgeon says he's never seen it before and wants me to lose 10lbs within the next two weeks. (Now week and a half)... Basically if I don't lose 10 by next Thursday I have to call him and find out what the problem is.
I was 325 to start, 303 the day of surgery, and 273 now. My clothes are falling off and people notice which makes me feel good... Except I'm stalled and have been. I'd like to and need to lose 80lbs before the end of August... I go to the gym, meet my Water and Protein goals, and finally stopped throwing everything I ate up. (Doc said I should have lost more than 3lbs in 3 weeks because of the puking too.)
And today the scale at work read 275... I'm kinda scared I did this for nothing and that I'll be genetically predispositioned to be this size forever.
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Ok, so, I'm 6 weeks today. I was prepared for the dreaded 3 week stall, so when I didn't lose week in week 3, I was ok. then it went on...and on... Now, 6 weeks out and I've only lost weight in the first 2 weeks post op. I lost 16 pounds in those two weeks, but COME ON! My clothes are looser, however what's going on? I know our bodies freak out because we're in starvation mode, but it's got to let go of some of this sooner or later! I'm following all the rules: Water, Protein, eat slowly, Protein first, low carbs etc. Also, I walk every day. Has anyone gone through this and any good suggestions? Thanks!

Omg ya'll, it's tomorrow! I'm freaking out a little. I've never had surgery before and I've never left my son before. My nerves are bad...

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