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Is this stall/slow loss normal?

I was sleeved June 9, 2014. Of course, the weight flew off at first, but after two weeks I hit a stall. I stayed on that stall for over 5 weeks. My doctor sugguested I see a dietician because the stall was lasting so long. They doc also suggested I eat 800 calories most days and zigzag to 1000 calories on other days.

I did consult a dietician and she gave me some advice. She told me to eat about 600-800 calories a day (conflicting information from her and the doctor) and up my strength training and Protein. I did that....and only lost 2 pounds in 2 weeks. I have lost a very small amount of inches also, so it's not just the scale. I'm doing strength training about 4 days a week and cardio almost everyday.

Though I'm thrilled with the 20+ pounds I've lost since surgery, it's discouraging to know that I've only lost about 5 pounds in six weeks. Most of my weight came off with the liquid diet. With all the exercising and low amount of calories I've been eating, I would have expected more.

My doctor doesn't seem concerned. He said my numbers look good. I know I'm sensitive about this because I failed with the lapband. But, I'm feeling super discouraged right now. I'm doing everything right and still making minimal progress. Maybe my metabolism is just slow? Does anyone have any advice or recommendations?

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I had surgery 4/30 and have lost 37 pounds. I've hit a plateau the last 2 weeks and now my period is late (not pregnant) which may be a result of the weight loss. So now I'm waiting for the scale to move and to get my period which I feel may be the culprit to the stall. I too failed with the lap band and feel stressed I'm starting to feel like that again. I am increasing my water and exercise this week.

You should post this in the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff sub forum.

But my advice is to eat more and stay off the scale.

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