I thought I'd put it out there to see of anyone has had this happen as I've really only seen it happen to others at weeks 5 or 6 and then later on.

I'm 4 and a half weeks post op and I've lost 8kg (17lb) which I'm thrilled with but I haven't lost any weight since 2 weeks post op.

Is this normal?

You will hear this a hundred times, but yes, it's normal. No two people will have the same experience from surgery to weight loss to maintenance. There is almost no difference between 4 and a half weeks and 5 weeks, so I'd say you are in the ball park. Congrats on your 17 pound loss! You can look forward to more coming off in the future. You will eventually learn your patterns, which may steady and slow, stair step and quick. Good luck as you continue in your progress.

You will hear this a hundred times' date=' but yes, it's normal. No two people will have the same experience from surgery to weight loss to maintenance. There is almost no difference between 4 and a half weeks and 5 weeks, so I'd say you are in the ball park. Congrats on your 17 pound loss! You can look forward to more coming off in the future. You will eventually learn your patterns, which may steady and slow, stair step and quick. Good luck as you continue in your progress.[/quote']

Thanks for the encouragement but I actually stopped at 2 weeks not 4 and a half. I suppose everyone is different.

How is your weight loss journey going?

hi k8ee, just wanted to say your not alone, im nearly 3 weeks out from surgery, lost weight in the first two weeks (5 kilos) but nothing this week so far i keep reading about a 'week 3 stall' that can last for a while, so im not too worried, ill just keep plodding along, im sure it will happen eventually ps, 8 kgs is great, well done!

Stick with you will get there!!

I've kind of gotten stuck this week, too. I figure I can't undo the sleeve and I am still unable to eat/drink much of anything without retching it all up. This is usually the point that I quit whatever diet I am on, but this is one I am unable to so... I have no choice but to keep on healing, keep on tracking and keep on walking the weight off.

hi k8ee' date=' just wanted to say your not alone, im nearly 3 weeks out from surgery, lost weight in the first two weeks (5 kilos) but nothing this week so far <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> i keep reading about a 'week 3 stall' that can last for a while, so im not too worried, ill just keep plodding along, im sure it will happen eventually <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> ps, 8 kgs is great, well done![/quote']

Thanks zanesmum! It's good to know I'm not alone!

I've kind of gotten stuck this week' date=' too. I figure I can't undo the sleeve and I am still unable to eat/drink much of anything without retching it all up. This is usually the point that I quit whatever diet I am on, but this is one I am unable to so... I have no choice but to keep on healing, keep on tracking and keep on walking the weight off.[/quote']

I usually quit at this stage too but we can't now!! It's no good that you're vomiting. I totally understand how you feel though. I had been doing the same for the past 2 weeks too but it was because I was eating too quick. Maybe slow down your eating?!?! Worth a try!

I am 3 weeks post op today. I stopped losing at 1 week post op. For the past two weeks I've been at 185. I don't get it either...discouraging, yes. I see my surgeon next wed. She wanted me to lose another 10 - 15 lbs. I don't see that happening. I'm worried she will be disappointed.

Lipstick - that doesn't sound too good hope things ease up for u. I'm actually the opposite - im a bit worried I can eat too much (I'm in the purée stage). Everything I've tried goes down easily and the doc did tell me 'he took as much as he could' but because of the damage from my band he couldn't take as much as he would from a virgin stomach oh well, I'm ok if I'm a slow loser

Elliscoastie - let us know what your surgeon says. If your following their instructions I'm sure they can't be too disappointed, sometimes things just don't happen the way we expect but it's no ones fault

My scale stopped at 2 weeks and didn't move an ounce for 3 weeks... remember that your body has to adjust. Think about how much you are eating. It is impossible not to lose weight when you compare it to how much you were eating. I wanted to see it go down fast and it probably will but give your body time to adjust. After that stall, I didn't stall again for 7 months so it was well worth it! You are not going to be the only person this doesn't work for I promise! (I say that because that is what I thought!) Just try to relax and concentrate on learning about your new eating habits and it will come... off that is! I am sure we will see all of your tickers dropping soon! Just hang in there!!

Thanks shrinkingmum!!

My scale stopped at 2 weeks and didn't move an ounce for 3 weeks... remember that your body has to adjust. Think about how much you are eating. It is impossible not to lose weight when you compare it to how much you were eating. I wanted to see it go down fast and it probably will but give your body time to adjust. After that stall, I didn't stall again for 7 months so it was well worth it! You are not going to be the only person this doesn't work for I promise! (I say that because that is what I thought!) Just try to relax and concentrate on learning about your new eating habits and it will come... off that is! I am sure we will see all of your tickers dropping soon! Just hang in there!!

I hope you are right!!

I am not sure when my scale stop moving. I actually did not get a scale until a few months post op - now I am a daily weigh person. The scale, for me, stopped several times for several weeks. Just recently I have been stuck at 128 for about 6 weeks and then was at 125 for a few weeks. In the past 2 weeks I have lost 1 lb each week. My point is that the sleeve works, just be patient and keep following the plan. For what it is worth, I never even felt like I had lost weight until about 6 months post op - I was constantly discouraged so, for me, a large part was mental. I wish I had not worried so much. Good luck - this surgery is amazing.

I thought I'd put it out there to see of anyone has had this happen as I've really only seen it happen to others at weeks 5 or 6 and then later on.

I'm 4 and a half weeks post op and I've lost 8kg (17lb) which I'm thrilled with but I haven't lost any weight since 2 weeks post op.

Is this normal?

Congrats on joining the "half-fast" losers club. You're in good company. I am just starting month 6 and I can testify that my weight loss happens in a similar pattern to yours. I'll be stuck at a certain weight for a week or 3 (or, eeeek! actually gain 3 to 5 lbs!), then over night I'll drop a pound or 2. This has happened at lest 4 times in the past 3 months.

The 1st couple of times, it freaked me out. I'm thinking, "Is this it? Is this all the weight I'm gonna lose?" (insert modified stationary panic) Then I get over myself and just keep on doing the program. And the weight resumes it's downward march. It just takes time and patience.

Keep Pimpin that Sleeve!