Im almost 4 weeks post op. Ok...this might be TMI but I need help. I got on the scale today like an idiot. I wasn't suppose to weigh myself until Thursday. Anyway...I have only lost a 1 lb. in the last week. I've been working out everyday and eating almost nothing. I have popped in maybe almost a week. What do you think? My goal is to lose at least 5 lbs per week.

Well I know there's the dreaded 3 week stall. Dont get discouraged. Think of it this way there's no way you can't loose weight with the amount of food we eat. I remember my Dr telling me that your body will try and hold on to the weight because it thinks its starving. But it can only hold on to it for so long. I would also try taking maybe milk of magnesia to help you with the #2 problem. I'm almost 4 mounts out and don't go to the bathroom very much also. Good luck to you!

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I lost 30 pounds the first three weeks, and then 4 pounds the next three weeks, so I was very disappointed with that, but this week I am starting my full exercise. My surgeon told me that was completely normal, and says that I should start seeing an increase in weight loss again with intense exercise, but to only expect 2-3 pounds per week. So I have had to adjust my expectations a bit. She also told me that I need to increase my calories and try to hit 800 calories per day now that I am going to be exercising more. She told me that your weight loss slows down if your calories are too low and the key to losing weight is finding the right balance of exercise and calories. I also had issues with constipation, but that got much better these last two weeks as I have tried to eliminate protein shakes and get my protein from real food.

Thanks you guys soooo much!!! I will take all the help I can get. I don't even think I'm getting 600 calories a day. So I definitely need to do better. Maybe the will help with the weight lost....now I need to have a BM. This is crazy. The surgery doesn't just change your body but your entire life style. I already knew this bit now I guess it is actually sinking in.

You know..I found your post really interesting because of the last line. You are right..this surgery changes your whole life and while you can read and read and talk to people and go to support groups and think you are prepared for the changes to come..the truth is..until you LIVE AND BREATHE IT..you don't know.

Like you..I thought I would lose 5 to 6 pounds a week and be at goal in 2 months. I thought I will just eat 500 calories a day and all will be right with the world. But until I got that reality check that 5 pounds a week is probably not realistic and that 500 calories a day is not what will work for ME..I didn't really know.

My point is and it is easy for me to say this..but this is truly a journey which begins with the first step and every day is a new leg. Don't stress over the number..don't get discouraged with the diet or whatever you choose to call it..experience your life..just differently

I really don't know why I thought I could lose 5 lbs a week. When I went for my post io I asked the surgeon how much I should lose by the next visit I believe she said 10-15 lbs. But for some reason I thought she said 15-20 lbs. I'm starting to ask myself what more realistic and to focus on that goal. This is rough and it's only the beginning. ????

I really don't know why I thought I could lose 5 lbs a week. When I went for my post io I asked the surgeon how much I should lose by the next visit I believe she said 10-15 lbs. But for some reason I thought she said 15-20 lbs. I'm starting to ask myself what more realistic and to focus on that goal. This is rough and it's only the beginning.

Take it easy on yourself..it isn't a race Like you just said..it is a beginning..to a whole new you!

Im almost 4 weeks post op. Ok...this might be TMI but I need help. I got on the scale today like an idiot. I wasn't suppose to weigh myself until Thursday. Anyway...I have only lost a 1 lb. in the last week. I've been working out everyday and eating almost nothing. I have popped in maybe almost a week. What do you think? My goal is to lose at least 5 lbs per week.

1 lb a week is GOOD!!! Don't be so discouraged!!!

But you def need to poop.