wolverina

Awe I'd be willing to sister up with you

I finally broke through my stall. My husband was amazed that you could cut out 80 percent of my tummy and I would not lose weight:-). Our bodies are designed to hang onto resources during famine. 600-800 calories a day is famine. It will adjust to this new way of eating and break through. The scale was 8/10th of a pound down this morning after gaining and losing the same pound for a week. Keep doing it right. This first stall won't last long.

I too feel your pain. I lost 24 pounds in two weeks. Then nothing for almost a week. Now I seem to be losing again at 1/4 to 1/2 pound a day. I gather that some people are starting soft foods in or after the third week. My instructions say Clear Liquids for two weeks then parade foods for the next four. I was thankful to get off the clear liquids. I am really struggling forcing myself to put good food in the blender I never realize presentation and textures are so important.

I was so glad to hear this. I had lost 30 lbs in the first 3 weeks, but then nothing, event 1/2 lb gain! Very disappointing and depressing. Also, since starting on regular food, I feel like I'm retaining Water and not moving my bowls as often. In trying to get all my Protein in, I feel like I'm eating all the time and felt that was the reason for the stall.

Week 5 I came to a screeching halt. Haven't lost anything all of week 6. I weigh once a week so it was a bit of a shock. Thankful for this support board and it gives me confidence that I'll move past yet another phase in my journey.

Me to, 6 months out and I have stop losing also

I'm at a stand still too for almost a week (post op 18 days). Very discouraging!

The dreaded week 3 stall! Mine lasted for two weeks. Once you begin upping your calories, it should break. Be sure your sugar and carb grams are minimal and Protein and healthy fats are high.

Stalls are perfectly normal. It happens to almost everybody and it's very common if you've read some of the post about stalls here that the 3 week mark is when a lot of people stall.... including myself. I stalled after week 2 and didn't lost anything for almost 2 weeks.
Your body just went through major surgery, is getting used to the weight loss and changes that are going on with you.
Most likely this will not be the first or last time that you stall. Don't get discouraged or down about it, be happy with what you have already lost and in knowing that if you stick to your plan, get your Protein and liquids in everyday.... you will see the scale move again very soon.

I had my surgery January 17th and I stalled on week two without any weight loss for a two weeks not losing a thin then on the 4th week I suddenly drop 7 pounds you'll get there I remember being so frustrated too but it does come up eventually

Same here. I had to stop weighing myself so much. Gave my body a chance to lose weight in private, without me looking over its shoulder all the time [emoji16]


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All it's doing is letting your body catch up after ur surgery don't stress about well come on hang on in there ? And before you no it you will be back on track x

Thanks mylighthouse... what I need to hear.

Great to hear hun!!! Thank you for writing..

I am 3 weeks post op as well. I seem to be in a stall as well. It is disheartening.

I'm 2/2 as well! Excited and nervous! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi .. new to the app. I'm on the Liver Shrinking Diet now.. scheduled Feb 2 for the sleeve. I haven't told too many ppl.. nice to read others experiences [emoji4]

Hi .. new to the app. I'm on the Liver Shrinking Diet now.. scheduled Feb 2 for the sleeve. I haven't told too many ppl.. nice to read others experiences [emoji4]

February 13th for me. So ready for this. Good luck to all my fellow February sleevers!
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Hi .. new to the app. I'm on the Liver Shrinking Diet now.. scheduled Feb 2 for the sleeve. I haven't told too many ppl.. nice to read others experiences [emoji4]