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I'm 9 weeks out. I went through a 4 week period and I lost nothing. Im back on track and have lost 5 pounds.
Hang in there!

10 pounds in 3 weeks is good. You're probably going to hit a stall in Week 4. Most people do. It's normal. Don't worry about it. Just keep doing the right things.

https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351046-embrace-the-stall/

I completely understand the thought process here. You've gone through major surgery, and have completely changed your eating habits. You want results, and you want them NOW.
Bodies are silly, tricky things. Your body doesn't know that you've CHOSEN to have this surgery. All it knows is you fell asleep and some STUFF WENT DOWN. Your body is throwing everything it has into healing, and losing weight is NOT what it's thinking about right now.
When I came home from the hospital, I was actually 10 pounds heavier than when I went in. Losing 10 pounds in 3 weeks is normal, healthy, and a great accomplishment! We are not living in a Woman's Day headline where you can lose 25 lbs in 14 days.
Be gentle with yourself and trust the process. You WILL lose weight, you CAN do this!!

This is pretty typical weightloss. perhaps talk to your surgeon and nutritionist about what your expectations are

That is normal, how much did you expect to lose in 3 weeks? The first month involves a lot of adjusting. Search around this sight, you will see at least 30 recent threads about slow or stalled weight loss.
10 pounds in 3 weeks after major surgery is good.

Most Urgent Care centers do H & Ps. If one is near you that might be an option until you find a new PCP.

It's been my experience that it's generally male doctors who tend to behave this way. Do you live in a small community with few primaries? My life turned around 180 degrees when I found myself a good, compassionate female primary. I'm not suggesting that all male primaries are jerks, but they tend to have more acorns up their butt than necessary.

What a jerk. It's one thing to not support, it's another thing to refuse to do a physical. I hadn't seen a doctor in years at the time of the surgical seminar, so I asked the surgery coordinator what doctors they worked with a lot. They referred me to a doctor I really like and I will continue to use him as my PC. I would ask the surgeon's office, they will refer you to someone who supports WLS as a tool. BTW, why does he oppose it? Does he think there is a medical risk for you, or does he just think you can lose weight without it? A lot of doctors have extreme bias against heavier people.

Did they say why they cancelled it? I would do a walk in appt if you feel he cancelled it on purpose. They have to see you they cannot refuse medical treatment.

Ask your Bariatric team for a referral to a doctor that will perform it (in the time needed, confirm it will work with insurance etc)
Find a doctor in the Primary practice you currently attend that will ok it (if there are multiple doctors, perhaps a colleague, that can be seen)
Last resort, hound the doctor everyday. EVERYDAY. Even just walk in.
Get what you need and want.
Safe Journey!

Today is exactly 3 weeks from my sleeve and I've only lost 10 lbs. I need any suggestions I can get, please!!!!
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