Stalled! Grrrrrr....

[downsizingdiva 459]

sorry duplicate...

Edited February 12, 2015 by downsizingdiva

[jenkbacon 49]

I'm starting to feel pretty good! I've been tracking in my fitness pal and am focusing on Protein and Water intake. I'm going to the gym. I started puréed this week and I'm trying not to obsessively step on the scale every day! I know I didn't gain the weight overnight and I need to look at this as a journey, not a race. I know if I stick to it, I will get there! Thanks for all the support everyone!!!

[suesleeved 53]

I also had surgery on 1/20/15...about lost my mind during my stall. I'm losing but not as fast as others. My hw 258, sw 230 cw 213.1. So, only 17 lbs in 4 weeks. I'm happy and know I'll get there but dang it's not the easiest thing I've ever done lol this site has helped me 100%. Thank you everyone for sharing. It really helps other. Good luck!

[JamieLogical 8,684]

I also had surgery on 1/20/15...about lost my mind during my stall. I'm losing but not as fast as others. My hw 258, sw 230 cw 213.1. So, only 17 lbs in 4 weeks. I'm happy and know I'll get there but dang it's not the easiest thing I've ever done lol this site has helped me 100%. Thank you everyone for sharing. It really helps other. Good luck!

If it's any consolation. I lost under 15 pounds my first month.

[downsizingdiva 459]

Me too

[Rogofulm 2,440]

Congratulations! You have reached The Dreaded Week-3 Stall. It's perfectly normal, and just about all of us have suffered through it. You're not crazy, and your doctor didn't screw up. In fact, you might not lose any weight for two weeks or even longer. But don't worry – after that, the weight will start falling off if you stick to your program. And, the inches will continue to come off even while the scale isn't budging. Here's a good article that explains why it happens and why we all have to go through it. Hang in there. Pretty soon it'll be in the rear-view mirror and you'll be dropping weight again!

(Apologies to BP regulars who have seen this repeatedly, but it's a big deal to those who are going through it!)

[suesleeved 53]

Thank you Jaimie and Diva. I know everyone's journey is different in my head. I'm 12.1 away from onederland and completely excited about that! Thanks again!

[MBM1Forever 107]

It is frustrating for sure. So, where is the rapid weight loss? I guess 3 or 4 lbs a week is rapid?

[JamieLogical 8,684]

It is frustrating for sure. So, where is the rapid weight loss? I guess 3 or 4 lbs a week is rapid?

I would consider 3-4 pounds a week very rapid!

[Rogofulm 2,440]

I started out losing 5-7 pounds a week. Then it dropped to 3-4, then 1-2. And now that I'm at goal and working on my stretch goal, I'm lucky to drop a pound every 2 weeks or more. So whether or not your weight loss is "rapid" depends greatly on where you are in your journey. Just keep making the right choices and the weight will come off, rapidly or not.

[JamieLogical 8,684]

I started out losing 5-7 pounds a week. Then it dropped to 3-4, then 1-2.

I started out losing 1.2-1.6 pounds a week and still am, almost 6 months out. It may be slow, but at least it's consistent!

[Dakota Girl 38]

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Edited February 21, 2015 by Dakota Girl

[Luna222 246]

You guys are great. It's hard to get out of my head because this is how every diet I've ever done has gone. I lose and then a massive stop and nothing. I just get paranoid. It's silly I know. The logical part of my brain knows that this time things are different, however the emotional part is not so easily swayed! I really appreciate the encouragement from all of you.????

It is totally normal! I had the bypass on October 28, 2014..I'm almost 4 months out now. My first few weeks were scary, because I was hardly losing anything. The day I came home, I weight 18 lbs more than surgery day lol, I freaked! I didn't factor in the anesthesia. But within a week, I lost it and a few more. By week 2.5, I stalled...until week 4.5! I thought omg this didn't work for me, my life is screwed! I was doing everything right, following my measurements and all. It finally broke and I stopped weighing myself constantly, that helped big time. Right now, I am 50 lbs down from surgery day, 75 all together. My Dr keeps telling me, do not compare yourself to others, some lose faster and slower than others. I'm on the slower end of the spectrum, but that's ok with me. I do the scale once a week, and some weeks I see no change, and some weeks I see it. It's much easier now, I promise it will get better! Once you get through the pureed food and are able to eat normal food, it will all start making more sense

[Arlene2014 1]

I stalled in December. Lost 6 in January and now stalled again. Trying to be very patient. 10 pounds down and I'll be happy then we will go from there. Go to see surgeon next month hope he is happy with 108 off since last March.

[Rogofulm 2,440]

If he's not happy with that, I think you should punch him in the nose! (Kidding, I'm kidding...) Congratulations on your great success in the past year!!!!!