Stalling at 3 weeks Am i alone?

[nikireed4_22 0]

Hi my surgery was 4/22 n ive been at a stand still since 5/9. I also have zero energy, my legs feel like Jello. Am i alone? Help!

[Katie K Kitt 12]

I had VSG on May 16, 2015. I am 5 days post-op and still weigh more than I did going into surgery. So frustrating. By the time I am on week 2 post-op, I'll be lucky if I am at my pre-surgery weight. Then it sounds like I'll get one week of losing before the 3rd week stall! UGH!!!! I know we need to be patient. I get it. But we are allowed to be annoyed!

May 16 - 193.5

SURGERY DAY

May 20

12:19 AM - 198.6

8:33 AM - 197

6:09 PM - 196.3

May 21

7:27 AM - 195.9

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Edited May 21, 2015 by Katie K Kitt

[Babbs 14,681]

@@nikireed4_22

You just has major surgery. I remember it took me a good 5 weeks to start feeling like myself. This will all be a distant memory soon. As far as the stall, it's the classic 3 week stall 99% of people go through. There are many, many threads on this forum about it if you want to read up why it happens.


@@Katie K Kitt

It is frustrating isn't it?? But it won't last. You will lose weight, I promise. Just keep in mind that those of you who don't have a ton of weight to lose will find that the weight loss will be slower. Just the way it is. Work on meeting your Fluid and Protein goals these first several weeks. Staying hydrated and getting enough protien for healing is what's most important right now, not the number on the scale.< /p>

[Katie K Kitt 12]

Thanks, logically I know I will lose, but it's still a bit demoralizing. I'll try not to worry about it but easier said than done. I'm still recovering and had a complication during surgery so in pain and not able to walk much or do anything really. Just reading and browsing the net. A bit boring. So of course I am obsessing! Thanks for the words of wisdom.

[Babbs 14,681]

@@Katie K Kitt

Oh my goodness, EVERYTHING you are feeling is so normal! Each day and week that goes by you are going to feel so much more human. And then you see the scale moving and it makes you feel even better Hang in there!

PS

You're purty

[Emily9654 12]

Hi, I am 4 weeks post op and feeling a slow in my weight loss too but know I'll pick it back it again..I'm hoping so at least!

I can't believe though to hear you're in pain though 3 weeks after surgery. I am sorry to hear..I was in pain and very sick from anesthesia after surgery in the first few days. I was nauseous I couldn't keep anything down, not even my Tylenol 3 prescribed for pain. I had some family tell me after their surgeries it was essential to make yourself keep walking I around. Even if for a few minutes every few hours. Once I did that I was dramatically better and back to myself by the next week. 1 week post op.

I also put my pain patch on and put a heating pad on my tummy area and that really took the pain away too. Yeah I hear being not yourself for first month or so, but in pain? maybe you should talk to your nurses, doctor? Because in my opinion that may not be normal..

[Emily9654 12]

Wait sorry, don't read my post, somehow I got to wrong forum, sorry ladies.

[my_new_lifetime 64]

I am stalling at week five. I have not lost any weight since Monday! It is frustrating and I hope it will pass. I have lost 31 pounds so far.

[shokoh 28]

I am not loosing at all for 5 weeks ????????????

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I am not loosing at all for 5 weeks ????????????

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight.

Most people experience their first stall about three weeks after weight loss surgery.

Just focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids, taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed, and exercise as you can.

Embrace the Stall!

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