Help! 2 wks out - not loosing

[tinkerbel 7]

Hi, I need some help. I was sleeved on April 12th. I was 212 before surgery was 204 the day I got home from the hospital. Since then I've only lost 2 lbs and it has been a week since I've lost anything. I'm getting all my liquid and Protein. In addition to Protein powder shakes I'm eating yogurt, milk with cocoa, lots of Jello, chicken broth, lentil Soup, refrained Beans, cottage cheese, no sugar

My calories are around 500-600 generally though today I'm closer to 800, Protein 60-70, carbs around 50g of carbs. I know a stall is typical at 3 weeks but at week 1.5? What am I doing wrong. My dr.s diet doesn't suggest any meat until solid foods and I have an egg allergy so it can be difficult to keep the carbs low.

I have absolutely no restriction at this point but I understand that is normal at this point.

Also, I admit I haven't done much exercise do you think at 2.5 weeks out I can start to ride my stationary bike? Is it safe?

[aquitenonnymouse 206]

Don't panic- this is totally normal. Search 2 week stall on VST and you'll get a TON of information. I don't have the link to a super great article on the topic, but it's out there a bunch. Your body has lost the available Water weight and is now moving things around. This isn't always at 3 weeks or 2 weeks. It's at a certain point for each person's body.

My doctor didn't want me to do any strenuous exercise (anything more than walking) until 6 weeks out, so I would keep the exercise pretty easy. Go for a walk every day!

Good luck!

[magpie30 187]

my hubby didn't lose anything the first week and a half, and then he slowly started to lose a few lbs, then Whoosh! he is 6 months out now and down 87lbs! Your body is recovering from a major surgery that has altered it's natural state of being. It's got to take stock of what happened, and how best to go about doing it's thing with this new stomach. As long as you do what you are supposed to be doing, the weight will start to fall off, just give your body a chance and remember, everybody loses differently. Hang in there!

[beba238 123]

Hi' date=' I need some help. I was sleeved on April 12th. I was 212 before surgery was 204 the day I got home from the hospital. Since then I've only lost 2 lbs and it has been a week since I've lost anything. I'm getting all my liquid and Protein. In addition to Protein Powder shakes I'm eating yogurt, milk with cocoa, lots of Jello, chicken broth, lentil Soup, refrained Beans, cottage cheese, no sugar

My calories are around 500-600 generally though today I'm closer to 800, Protein 60-70, carbs around 50g of carbs. I know a stall is typical at 3 weeks but at week 1.5? What am I doing wrong. My dr.s diet doesn't suggest any meat until solid foods and I have an egg allergy so it can be difficult to keep the carbs low.

I have absolutely no restriction at this point but I understand that is normal at this point.

Also, I admit I haven't done much exercise do you think at 2.5 weeks out I can start to ride my stationary bike? Is it safe?

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I was stalled for almost 3 weeks after my first week post op. I started losing again after I went back to work. I was told this is normal.

The most you can do right no is be patient because your boy is adjusting to the new changes. No exercise until your cleared by your doc. For now walk walk walk walk walk. Believe me it will help. Also your a low bmi'er which is probably why you haven't lost anymore yet. Again your body needs to adjust.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.

[Kelsan 117]

That has to be tough, but try not to obsess over the scale and keep doing what you're doing. I think I'm going to have my husband hid my scale because I''ll be weighing my self constantly. It sounds like your doing good otherwise.

[Amanda626 153]

Very normal. Make sure to get lots of Water in

[mfernando6 1]

yes very normal. My first ten days i lost like 18 pounds and then stalled for a couple weeks after that. I know it is very frustrating but you will get there, just keep on doing what your are doing

[tinkerbel 7]

Hi everyone, thanks for the words of encouragement. I woke up 2lbs down this morning so hopefully this is the end of the stall. Fingers crossed!