Ok friends. The last two weeks I have been disappointed with first a 2lb gain and then a 2lb loss. So I broke even. Now week three, still no loss. What is going on? I am only 5 weeks post op and since the second I stopped liquids and introduced food, I am at a stand still. I am no longer disappointed, but getting depressed.

I am watching people around me at work on weight watchers who are eating heartily and losing lots of weight week to week and I am the one who had major surgery and eat nothing in comparison and yet my scale doesn't move. I am doing everything right!

When can I expect weight loss? My Dr had set a goal of 6 lbs to lose before my next visit which is in 9 days. It isn't going to be possible. Has anyone else had this experience?????????

My weight loss has been VERY slow and in a pattern. I lose for about a week and then I stall for three. This has been ongoing since surgery. I have "only" lost 44 pounds since surgery day on September 12th and I have only lost two pounds since Christmas, which was five weeks ago. Be patient, it will happen and your body is just freaking out right now.

You have done a great job, 44 lbs in four months is awesome . I will try to be patient. I know that my disappointment should be short lived. I will get weighed by my Dr on the 9th and see what happens. I loved your words that my body is freaking out, I think

my mind is at times too. :-) I am usually a very slow loser and should have this figured this out by now.

I was in a stall for about a week. I increased my calorie intake a little, and made sure I drank 2 Premier Protein drinks a day and I lost 4 lbs. the next day!

Yay, you're my first VST friend! :first:

I'm slow too. Just had my 6 week followup appt and according to their scales have lost 26 lbs in six weeks. I stalled for about two weeks starting at 3 weeks, then after AF came I dropped another 3 lbs, and now I'm just sitting there again. But I hope if I keep eating right (Nut said I was doing a great job after reviewing myfitnesspal logs) and starting moving more now. Moving more is my big goal this month.

I'm slow too. Just had my 6 week followup appt and according to their scales have lost 26 lbs in six weeks. I stalled for about two weeks starting at 3 weeks, then after AF came I dropped another 3 lbs, and now I'm just sitting there again. But I hope if I keep eating right (Nut said I was doing a great job after reviewing myfitnesspal logs) and starting moving more now. Moving more is my big goal this month.

I wish you the best of luck, slow losing may be better in the long run, maybe we won't have any hanging anything. (That would be a miracle) Although just a few pounds and I am getting turkey jowls. Just four more months I may be considered "Senior Citizen" at many restaurants, so I guess I've earned them. :-) My sister had this surgery On August 30th, she looked like she was losing weight, but claims she had a 5 week stall. She has been sort of a roller coaster loser, nothing for a couple weeks than a good drop. She is almost at goal, lost 8 lbs in the last two weeks which is huge considering she is so small. I'll keep hoping it all works out..

I have been in a stall since before Christmas. Stuck at same weight UGGGG. Really frustrating since I was only 8 lbs from GOAL (ok Dr.'s goal....I am shooting for 135) I ran out of Vitamins for about two weeks (ordered them online and finally got them in) I also tried to up the Protein (I have been busy at work and some days it is hard to get 80 grams of protein in!) I can't do shakes they make me throw up.

soooooooooooooo anyway.............I weighed this morning and finally after about two months lost 3 lbs!!!WOOOOHOOOO STALL IS BROKEN!!

so I have five more pounds until Dr.'s goal weight.

Guess I have to finally change my ticker!!!

Stick in there. Sometimes it just takes time. I have noticed also that my size 14 jeans are way loose....I have not worn a size 12 in about 20++++ years...........kind of want to go try some on just to see????

I'm in a stall too. It's been a little over a week. I know I need to kick up the exercise, but starting back to work this week has kicked my butt. The hour commute home doesn't help either.

Just FYI and probably TMI, but Citrucel is my new friend. Can't take it all the time, but it seems to work for me. I'm going to insert more Fiber into my diet while keeping the Protein up. Broccoli with my Greek yogurt gorgonzola dip anyone?

The body fights like a maniac to keep weight stable, even to the point of holding water, or slowing down the metabolism. Wish my bod weren't so scrappy.

I'm right there with you. I dropped 17 lbs in the first two weeks. And now....nothing....one lb lost, one lb gained. I'm doing my best to get all the water and protein in, but Im just exhausted. Someone mentioned the weakness and tiredness that comes with the first few weeks.....and boy I'm feeling it.

Wow...I feel a little better knowing that I am not the only one going through this...I feel for all of you who are experiencing the emotions I have...I lost a pound everyday for the first two weeks and now I have stalled for a week now. I have been very upset because I remembered reading where most people lose between 20-35 pounds the first month and it doesn't look like I am going to hit that. I was praying for 25 pounds in the first month but that is not going to happen unless I wake up and lose 3 pounds in a day... I know I need to get moving more and I need to drink some milk of magnesia...I definitely think those two things might help me break my stall...We will see. Good luck to everyone who is going through these stalls...They are really upsetting... I told my family--if I am going to be suffering like this--that scale better move!

I think I'm un-stalled! Yay (and knock on wood)! 3 pounds down as of this evening.

I hope everyone else is seeing the scale move for them, too.

Update.... I will be 6 weeks post op tomorrow. I have not lost a thing in almost 4 weeks, since my 2 week check up. I was given a goal of losing 6lbs and now have but one full day to do that in. I have a Dr's and nutritionist appointment on Thursday. I have seen a drop of about 2lbs, but then the next day it's right back on the scale. I hope a miracle happens by Thursday, I am embarrassed to go to the Dr's without any weight loss. I get all my protein, little to no carbs and plenty of water. I don't know what else to do. :-( I hate being old. All the young ones seem to have the weight just fall off. I hate to think this was all done for nothing.

I'm sorry to hear that, happy. I don't think you should be embarrassed, though. If you're doing everything you're supposed to be doing, then that's all you can do! (not sure if that's logical, but you know what I mean) I hope your doc and nut are supportive, not negative. And I just know you'll start seeing the scale move in the right direction again soon!

What's old my dear. I'm 46. Have you added cadio and weight training to the mix? Maybe up the calories, up the protein? Ask the nutritionist. That's what they are there for.

What's old my dear. I'm 46. Have you added cadio and weight training to the mix? Maybe up the calories, up the Protein? Ask the nutritionist. That's what they are there for.

I will be 55 in May.... My Dr does not want me or any other patient to work out other than walking for 8-12 weeks. I just lost friend to a leak , who was 4 months post op from gastric bypass, who apparently caused the leak at the gym. Nonetheless, I will wait until I get the ok. I will be 6 weeks post op tomorrow. I am just disappointed and feel a little stressed about it. I'm sure it will come off eventually. I can't possible sustain this weight eating 600-800 calories a day...