I'm 3 weeks post op and I'm so upset. Ive stopped loosing weight. I lost 22 pounds in 2 weeks and this third week I haven't lost anything at all. I'm walking every evening and doing what I supose to do but nothing is coming off. I'M SO UPSET.... Is this normal?

Yes dear. Breathe. First off 22 lbs in 2 weeks is amazing!!! Congrats on that! But yes, if you read through the boards must of us have a spell at 3-4 weeks where our bodies go on strike and hold on to every ounce for a while. Keep on doing what you're doing and you'll start losing weight in a week or two. PS I'm 5 1/2 weeks out and you've lost more than me.....

When I went for my one week check up I had lost 19. I cried when the nurse told me that. I was so happy. Them l lost 3 more then just stopped. I've heard of a stall but I was hoping it would be later than earlier in my journey. I'm going to Costa Rica in June and wanna be able o enjoy myself... Lol... Thanks for the feed back

I feel your pain. We're headed to the Florida keys in June. Wanna rock it

I'm 3 weeks post op and I'm so upset. Ive stopped loosing weight. I lost 22 pounds in 2 weeks and this third week I haven't lost anything at all. I'm walking every evening and doing what I supose to do but nothing is coming off. I'M SO UPSET.... Is this normal?

I am almost 4 weeks and I have only lost 20. I think its almost better too lose slow then fast. I really do. I am going to a wedding in june and my goal is not too be in plus size clothes. I am 218 now I hope I lose 30 more by then. We will get there.

I had my surgery 10/1/12 and have only lost 60 lbs. I have stalled over past few weeks and have even gained 3 lbs back loosing my mind can't wait till weather breaks to walk more...

My surgeon said weight loss ramps when you get on regular food. Don't know why but its what he said.

What do u mean ramps? I am eating regular food lean cuisines and lots yogurt

I am almost 4 weeks and I have only lost 20. I think its almost better too lose slow then fast. I really do. I am going to a wedding in june and my goal is not too be in plus size clothes. I am 218 now I hope I lose 30 more by then. We will get there.

I agree with you I would rather loose it slow but not just stop. I'm so afraid that I will be one of the few that the surgery didn't help.

My surgeon said weight loss ramps when you get on regular food. Don't know why but its what he said.

What do u mean with ramps

There will be plateaus, 3 weeks out is a common time - you cant do a whole lot bout it except wait - unless you are somehow ingesting bags of M & M's (there was a story about a lady who did this) the scale will move again. Remember - we don't LOOSE weight - we lose it - our clothes and skin are loose but we lose weight:)

I hear this panic about stalls a lot, just in the first few weeks post op. We need to keep it in perspective. When was the last time you lost 22 lbs in two weeks? If the answer is never, then you are probably doing just fine. My bariatric nurse told me in the first couple weeks many people gain due to fluids, and any loss is a triumph. I was mad I lost 6 lbs in the two weeks post op. I'm now just 6 weeks and my total is about 40.5 from the start. Twice on my own I was able to lose 15 lbs, and it took me 6 months one time. I gave up it was so slow. I'll take 40 in 6 weeks.

I'm 4 weeks post op down 24 pounds... Same thing. Everyone says be patient and it will happen. I guess your body needs to adjust. I measured myself before surgery so today I measured myself and lost 18 inches overall so that lifted my spirit. Keep positive! That's what I'm trying yo do... Good luck!