HELP! I'm not losing weight

[lazylyn 21]

I'm with you on the stall 9 weeks and my total weight loss is 19 lbs

[lolarose13 147]

I was sleeved June 6 as well and I've lost 16 pounds the first 2 weeks. Just like you, I haven't loose any weight since then and yes, I'm frustated. I think I need to get more Protein in, and eat a little more. Today I ate 800 calories for the first time and had 60grs of Protein. I plan to continue this way and be patience until the scale moves again... Good luck to us! and hang in there, I know how this feels

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[KristenLe 5,980]

@@dski Don't go by your FitBit. At this point you should be concerned about eating Protein and drinking Water (non caloric drinks). My plan suggests 1-2 ozs of protein every 3 hours while awake and increase to 3-4 ozs week 4. Track your protein and water intake. Don't worry about calories right now.

[EmilyJune 43]

Hello there!!

I feel your pain I am in the same boat... I was sleeved 5/26 so about 1 month post op and I lost 22 pounds first week and a half and then a 2.5 week stall. I sought out advice here because surgeon said the same, so I recently increased my Protein and Clear Liquids, added a colace stool softener everyday( i go only every 10-12 days the Constipation sucks) and when I sit for a meal I only eat my Protein and 20 mins later if still hungry I eat my veggies or fruit. My NUT approved oatmeal and cereals at stage 5 but I cut 90% of CARBS and within the last week I am slowly loosing again. Oh, and I try to walk a lot more daily as well. Stalls are normal and my surgeon told me to weigh in biweekly and stay off the scale lol..

Good luck!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

i had surgery on june 6 2016 and have lost 30 pounds but this past week i only lost 1 pound so i am not happy with that so i m glad to hear that a stall is normal im still not able to eat much and had to go back to mostly Protein Shakes cause i could not handle yougurt and much food at all i am eating one meal a day but still doing alot of liquids and eggs im getting in about 600 to 800 calories and 75 grams of Protein im hoping the stall will pass soon but i am also going to up my activity and walking more

Embrace the Stall

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

[beachwalker4rny 95]

Focus on drinking your Water, getting in enough Protein and walking at least 30 minutes a day. This is your part the weight loss will follow. I went through the same thing at first and now I. Am down almost 80 lbs. [emoji4] Trust the process.

[beachwalker4rny 95]

Sorry about the typos I'm on my phone.

[beachwalker4rny 95]

Dski the article posted by RickM was great. I would caution you not to do any weight lifting/strength training though until your surgeon clears you.

[Jackie3gs 0]

Thanks you guys have been really helpful!!! I had surgery 6/19.. thought I was now failing cause I went on a friends scale and only lost 1 1/2 lbs