It's been three weeks since surgery and I was losing really good 15 lbs total and 5 lbs before I go under the 200 lb mark. I thought for sure this was going to be the week to get there. As of today, I have walked 28 miles and didn't lose even 1 lb and to be honest, that's always been the case with me. I use to walk 36 miles a week and never lost a single pound nor got under 180. I still have a hard time getting 800 calories in, but I'm getting about 70 grams of Protein in and around 50 or so in carbs which is what they told me to do. Maybe the carbs are killing me.

I just want this band to work and so far it's been great. I eat almost three cups of food a day and feel very satisfied, so why is the weight stalling so soon after surgery?

weighing yourself made you start thinking what are you doing wrong didnt it?

and it seems you are doing fine.

your words...i exercise and eat this or that..and the weight loss is stalling..

just because the scale is not reading what you want does not mean the band is not working or that you are not doing well.

the first weeks after surgery, its best to stay off the scale as your body is recovering.

the scale goes up and down when you drink, eat, pee etc.......so the best way to judge your success

is by how your clothes are feeling.

I am sorry you feel said that your scale did not tell you what you wanted it to. I am a lot like you. I dont have the band yet but it scares me that I may still not lose because like you I can walk my "butt" off even now and the scale wont move. I feel that is you stay away from the scale and only weigh on your Dr.s visits you may feel better about what you are doing.

I would also like to say that maybe you need to let up on your walking a little. I have saw post that would say they were working out like you but not loseing until they add more calories to what they were eathing.....I would at least talk to your Dr about it and see what he/she has to say about all the walking and you calories intake.

Perhaps you're not getting enough calories. Strange but often true, such a low calorie count could be forcing your body into starvation mode. Try upping your calories to 1000-1200. Best of luck! :-)

I have had some killer plateaus and this is my experience: When I stick to 800-900 calories and do the same exercise, my body gets into a rut. I have made it a point after every plateau that lasts at least 3 weeks to up my calories by at least 200 more calories for a week, and to change my exercise, sometimes making it more intense, sometimes taking a few days off, sometimes just completely changing what I do. Every single time, the plateau has broken. I don't worry about plateaus less than 3 weeks, because I think my body needs time to adjust--even when I'm not losing pounds, the inches seem to continue to come off.

This past week I was off of work, out of my normal routine, and eating what I shouldn't beating. I got on the scales expecting to have gained a few times--so time to face the music. Imagine my surprised to have lost 2 more pounds.

I just want this band to work and so far it's been great. I eat almost three cups of food a day and feel very satisfied, so why is the weight stalling so soon after surgery?

Could be lots of reason like everyone stated. I actually gained back a pound the last 2 days and I know it's cause I'm due to start in the next couple of days and I'm retaining Water. So am I stressing cause I gained back a #, Nah! I realize it will be gone after my friend has left. Anyway just keep doing what your Dr. has told you to do and maybe stay off the scale for a couple of days and you will see things aren't as hopeless as they appear.

Try changing your exercise. Do something for a couple days besides walking. Keep it up though, you are doing the right things!

Tks everyone, patience i guess is the key factor here and of course getting my first fill and those to come.

My doctor didn't give me permission yet to do other excercises except walking. After one month then I can return to weights, etc.

Being a self payer and spending over 13,000 for this surgery makes me stay on track for sure with my healthy eating habits. My hubby said hmmmm something got smaller from above lolllll and I do believe just losing there has helped my lower back pain. This past weekend, I spent 7 hours walking back in forth at two malls looking at homecoming dresses with my daughter. I was so HAPPPPPY to say, I never got tired of shopping as I did a month ago with her. I felt so good....