Am 25 days out of surgery. I lost 8 pounds the first 4 days. Since then I have not lost anything. I am getting in all my water and most days all of the protein. What am I doing wrong that I am not losing?

Have you talked with your doctor's office or dietician?

Another question, have you been exercising a lot? How many calories are you getting per day? are you writing down your food intake?

Definitely call your NUT/Dietician and see if they can sit down with you to sort out what's going on!

I don't have a NUT. I talked with my doctor and he says give it more time. I have a low BMI. I weigh 171. I am not working out because I feel weak and tired. I am just starting to have a little bit more energy. I write things down most days. I have been getting between 500- 650 calories a day. My water is good and my protein is about 50 per day.

you must walk.I too felt tired but forced my self to walk though I walk with a stick due to arthritis.

you will see the difference.

Some people experience a stall at 3 weeks while their body adjusts to the trauma it has encountered during surgery. This may be happening to you. Also, your low BMI means you will lose more slowly, but if you stick with the program, you will lose eventually. Eat protein, avoid carbs, drink your water and wait. I'd also recommend getting a nutritionist to work with you. You need to be better supported in this journey. Best of luck!

Edited February 23, 201412 yr by Teachamy

I'm 7 wks out and stopped losing at 20 lbs. I'm getting nervous too! I've been the same weight for 2 wks. I just increased my exercise and changed some of the foods I was eating so hopefully that helps. My dr told me I be patient but it is hard lol. I started at 205 and am at 185. So my BMI was on the lower side as well at 38. I'm a picky eater so I'm working in changing my Taste for new foods and vegetables. Good luck!

One of the sleeve members(butterthebean) had this link on his signature line and I always suggest new patients read it because it's so true:

http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html

Thank you 2muchfun! Great article!! Helpful!!

The stalls are miserable and it's super hard to be patient. I feel like I am stalled more often than not. Hang in there. Work the program. The scale will move...eventually.

I have read all about stalls and why they happen.so now i am not getting upset...i am looking thinner...I am sure the scale will move soon. all the best to all of you.

Thank you everyone for your help. I need to start getting in more physical activity. The nausea is starting to go away. I am so discouraged because there has been no weightloss but only those first four days.

<p>One of the sleeve members(butterthebean) had this link on his signature line and I always suggest new patients read it because it's so true:</p> <p> </p> <p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html'>http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html</a></p>

Great article thanks for posting link.