Let me start by saying I was banded on 2.6.13. This is my first week off of clear liquids and now on 3 protein shakes a day (340 calorie intake per day). I just jumped on the scale out of curiosity and it barely moved from last Wednesday. Is this normal? I am a little disappointed but still trying to stay focused. Could my body be in starvation mode? Has this happened to any of you? I understand that I'm still in the healing part of my journey and shouldn't worry about weight loss but I can't help but be a little bummed.

I lost a pound a day on my pre-op diet (all shakes and liquids). After surgery.....it slowed way down. I had scale shock as well. The point is.....it is still going down. Our body is healing.....and yes, living off very little calories. Once I phased into Full Liquids (where I could have a little yogurt and runny oatmeal...creamy soups) it started to move a little again. But just a little.

We have to remember...this is a marathon...not a race. Our bodies are in "freak out" mode right now. We have to be patient.

I hope you feel better today!

water, water ,water swelling swelling swelling all this is going on so the scale wont move until all this is under control and that takes healing. You will get there, this part is tough because we all want to start seeing the loss it will happen but not for awhile heal first.

You are still healing for many more weeks. Some will lose and lot's will not lose weight. Be patient! It took a long time for you to get in an over weight condition. The weight will start dropping once your swelling goes down, you start moving more with exercise, walking, shopping, etc. Stay on course, sip Water, liquid Protein.

Best wishes

Stick to the program. You will be able to add calories as you add in foods. Healing time causes strange results! Good luck!

I am about 6 weeks from being banded. the scale would not move for over a week them suddenly I lost a pound a day for 3 days straight. Each person is differant. It will happen.

My weight loss came to a screeching halt post surgery. As soon as I started back on solid foods it picked up again.

It is very normal. As everyone has said you are still swollen and healing so my best advise is to put the scale away and focus on healing.

Try not to get frustrated, the post op diet is hard. You can do this.

my doctor put me on a 600 calorie diet 4shakes a day soup or yogurt and I had my surgery 2/7/13 and down 10lbs already maybe you need more calories in your diet. ask your doctor.