M 1 month and three days Post-op, I'm freaking out cause I've been on this stall for a really long time, I usually don't get too worked up but it's been like this for the longest. What can I do to get out of it, I honestly like feel like I should starve my self or something despite the fact that I'm hardly eating anything to begin with! I haven't started exercising, but should I? Will it help?! Ugh sooo frustrating..

Exercise could be your missing link to this. Start small- and listen to your body. I also heard you can hit a major stall if you are not consuming the recommended protein. Not enough protein can slow the metabolism down. Good luck, and don't worry too much- the weight will come off.

First of all, relax. Your body is going to lose weight. It has to. Second of all, how much are you eating and drinking? Not enough calories or not enough Water will slow down your weightloss. I don't know what your intake is but do not starve yourself. You may need more to keep your body from going into starvation mode.

As for exercise, it's always a good idea. I don't know why someone would have this surgery without adding regular exercise to your daily routine. It should be a part of your new healthier lifestyle. Starving yourself should not be part of it. Also, have you taken any measurements? Often you can see areas shrinking with the tape measure even though the scale isn't moving.

Work the program and it will work for you.

If you have only been 1 month preop, how long could the stall be

Everyone stalls, keep your body nourished and hydrated, exercise and it will come off - you got this! Just wait it out.

I will be 4 weeks on Wed & I havent lost a pound in almost 2 weeks!!!!! I think its the lack of protein & water on my part. The shakes make me sick. I have yet to find anything that stays down. I havent started exercising yet either. I want to get adjusted to eating right first . I'm VERY frustrated.

Don't get frustrated, get protein:-) Look up Bariwise products. They have a wild berry that goes in water and taste just like fruit punch!. Protein, water and exercise and the weight WILL come off.

I love the Bariwise products. I too like the wild berry, lemonade, crangrape and pineapple orange. Also from bariatric choice the protidiet fruit drinks are good. Start with the variety pack. If you want something warm the Bariwise hot chocolate with marshmallows is awesome. These products have helped me so much with getting my protein. Good luck!

search the dreaded 3rd week stall, which is where about yours seems to have started...very common.

I can completely speak to this... The dreaded "3 week stall".... I posted regarding this about 2 weeks ago. I am a little over 6 weeks out (will be 7 on Thursday). I was/am getting my Protein, calories, and walking every evening. The one area I had a deficit in was getting my fluids in.

I'm happy to say that I've finally broken through my stall. I've lost 4lbs since last Friday (today is Monday). I have lost a total of 42lbs since beginning my 2 week preop diet.

I would like to mention that I took a week off of walking - not by choice, just random circumstance. I resumed walking this past Saturday and have increased my distance each night. I'm thrilled to have broken through this stall and elated that I am back on track.

Hang in there! From what I understand everyone thinks the 3 week stall won't happen to them (and its more likely it will), and there's really not much you can do to mentally prepare for it. By the time you reach 3 weeks out, you've crossed over to the other side and as long as you follow the program prescribed by your doctor, you'll push through this and find yourself sharing your personal account with others like me!

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My "three week stall" started at two weeks and lasted almost 5 weeks even though I was exercising, getting protein, water, etc. And then I lost 15 lbs very quickly and the scale is still moving, just not quite as fast. Just give it time, it WILL happen if you follow the guidelines.