I am writing this because I've been complaining about my lack of weight loss and stall. I went to see my Dr yesterday for my 6 week follow-up. I have finally broken the dreaded three week stall that started the day I started on solid food which was the day of my two week check-up, it lasted for almost 4 weeks. According to her scale I have lost 4.5 lbs in just the last few days. I was still discouraged with the low loss, but she was not unhappy at all.

They are aware of the three week stall, she also made me realize that the pounds I lost prior to surgery are and should be counted as surgical loss. Many people don't lose any weight prior to surgery and therefore enjoying a sudden drop. I have less weight to lose than many others, so my loss will be slower. She was so encouraged and made me realize that I am already over half way there to meet her requirements. Using her little calculator and making all these configurations, she said if I lose 50% of my excess body weight(average) I am over half way there, although the nutritionist and I have set a lower weight, she said if I lose a mere 20lbs, I will be what is considered a successful sleeve according to national averages. So my current 29lb loss is over half way??? I do not plan to stop at another 20lbs, but it was encouraging to know how well I am doing and will do since I am just 6 weeks out. Her visit was just what I needed. I love my Dr. :-)

Thanks to all of you who gave me encouragement when I was feeling down. That's why I love this venue.

It's all about putting our losses in perspective. Congrats on breaking your stall. Continue to do the right things and you'll achieve your goal easily. I lost nothing pre-op and my only big loss was my first month. If you average out my results, I lost just over six pounds a month. However, there were a number of 3-6 week stalls in there.

Relax and enjoy the process. If you put it in perspective you'll realize that this is totally unlike any diet you've ever done before. Every pound you're losing now, however slowly, is one that is never coming back. I'd take slow and steady over heavy any day.

Good luck, and keep up the good work. We're here to listen, to motivate and to help each other through this journey.

~Cheri

It's all about putting our losses in perspective. Congrats on breaking your stall. Continue to do the right things and you'll achieve your goal easily. I lost nothing pre-op and my only big loss was my first month. If you average out my results, I lost just over six pounds a month. However, there were a number of 3-6 week stalls in there.

Relax and enjoy the process. If you put it in perspective you'll realize that this is totally unlike any diet you've ever done before. Every pound you're losing now, however slowly, is one that is never coming back. I'd take slow and steady over heavy any day.

Good luck, and keep up the good work. We're here to listen, to motivate and to help each other through this journey.

Thank you so much..... My journey is a good way of putting it. I guess I feel pressure from the people around me. My co-workers who are all aware, ask me 5 times a week, how much have you lost? I have many family members who I haven't even told. My loses have always been slow. I suspect that will be good in the long run. I also think you EXPECT to lose fast your first month. I will take the 1-1.5 per week, knowing that it will never or should never come back on. YEAH!! It will sink in eventually. Again, thanks for the encouraging words.

~Cheri

Congrats on breaking the stall! Glad you told us because everyone goes through these and it is a nice reminder that it won't be forever!

Congrats!! A stall is exactly it- a stall. You have definately been on track and the sleeve is working which is awesome! I think our body is scared of losing the fat and thinks were starving and is trying to protect us by holding on as much as it can. Breaking that stall is wonderful, wishing you all the best!