Hi everyone,

I am exactly 4 weeks post surgery. I have been having a hard time getting in all of the calories - working on the water. I have been consistently at about 7-800 calories per day and have had no weight loss this week at all. Just stalled on the same number! Any one else experienced this?

EVERYONE experiences this. Use the search function and type in "stall". Or go to the "don't sweat the still stuff" subforum on here.

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

Water and walking a lot working for me, finally

Let it happen! It will start back up, don't worry.

I am in to my eighth month post-op and still at 600-800 calories per day, and 80 grams of Protein. It is so hard to squeeze 80 grams of protein in without drinking at least a couple of shakes, which I am not supposed to do. I have had many stalls where I would bounce around the same number for at least three weeks.

I have tried all of the tricks, and I am here to tell you that what worked last time may not work the next time. Your fat is going to go out kicking and screaming. Your body will try to outsmart you in spite of your best efforts. Go to the thread on stalls and see if you can find any help there. I can gain three pounds overnight and then it takes three weeks to get rid of it.

Stalls will test your patience. I have even tried 600 calories for three days and gained two pounds! Go figure. You have engaged in a battle for your life and you are going to have to stay committed. The best advice I can give for any post-op issue to get those fluids in. Being dehydrated will derail your best efforts, too.

When you log on to this website, go to Forums - Gastric Sleeve Forums - and scroll way down to DON"T

SWEAT THE STALL STUFF" You may find some good suggestions there. Good luck, sleeve sister.

Miss Mac thank you!!! I'm 5 months post op & thought I must be the only one who gains 3-4 lbs overnight! I know I've not ate enough to gain!!! Seems like I will gain overnight then stall for about 3 weeks then lose that 3 plus 1 or 2 more. Then repeat. I'm only 20-30 lbs from goal so I expected weight loss to slow.

Stalls do happen & they stink! Just don't give up. It will eventually even out. Also take your measurements. I am getting smaller even when the scale doesn't move. Best of luck!