Weight loss post op

[tabby76 4]

I have lost a total of 30 lbs and I'm 2.5 weeks post op. didn't lose anything this week, I know I need to start exercising but fatigue has been a real issue. Did anyone else slow down after the first huge weight loss and if so when did it pick back up or is it going to be a pound or 2 a week now??

[Dreamin Again 112]

Tabby congrats on your weight loss! I think most everyone that has had one of these procedures has experienced a stall or two. They pass. Life goes on. I think there are many threads that exist if you would like to read other peoples experiences with this.

Good luck! I hope your stall passes quickly!

[getnhealthyintx 281]

Congrats!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

stalls happen to all of us. You may lose inches during a stall. Are you getting all your Protein and liquids and avoiding carbs? If not, that can contribute to fatigue and stalls. If you can (I know at 2.5 wks, it's not easy) try to increase your protein, sometimes extra protein calories can break a stall. All in all, sounds like terrific progress, great job!!

[Kindle 8,667]

You should post this in the Stalls forum.....

http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1102-dont-sweat-the-stall-stuff-new/

And do a search for 3 week stall / not losing on here. There are DOZENS of threads that will answer your question. Do a little research and you will find this happens to everyone.

[MichiganChic 3,262]

The best thing you can do for yourself is be realistic. It's amazingly fun and exciting watching that weight come off the first few days/couple of weeks, but realistically, your body just can't keep doing that. I remember wishing I could lose a pound a day (at least) until I got to goal, and being disappointed when it slowed down. I though every pound I lost would be the last. I thought this surgery would not work for me.

There were weeks I lost 3 or more pounds, and there were weeks I had a small gain. Now that I'm close to goal, I hardly ever lose. I watch it over time, and I watch for trends. Everyone is different. The main thing to focus on is how are you doing with your diet? Are you following it? You will learn over time what it takes for you lose weight. I learned things I didn't know before surgery. I now know that if I want to lose weight, I can't eat more than 900 calories a day. If I eat any more than that, weight loss slows to a crawl. That's the beauty of making a life style change, and being in the for the long haul - it's learning how to manage your weight.

[tabby76 4]

Thanks everyone! I will search for the 3 week stalls. I know it's a slow progression but that quick weight loss was great. I want this to be a permanent fix to my previous problem, so I will be patient.