Hi all Glad to be in this post op group, But I have a concern and wondering if I this is normal. I have not lost a lb in the past week and I can only eat 3 teaspoons of food at a meal. protein shakes and water . I have only lost 33lbs in the first 3 weeks and nothing in week 4? is this normal or is there something wrong here ? please very concerned about this

Hang in there my friend! What you are going through is a lot like what we go through as women giving birth!! At this point, you would say, never again! In a couple of months you are going to feel like a million bucks! By the way, not sure how your weight loss is doing on the scale, but you also have a ton of inflammation & swelling which makes it look like you are not losing. You are! Congrats! You are over the hump!

I was glad to see this issue addressed. I too am on my 4th week, I have lost 25lbs during the first 3 but nothing now and was wondering if I was messing up some how. Im pretty much following my plan and my NUT wants me to consume 1/4 c at each meal. Im able to eat decent food and even some tuna salad on my little salad it was really refreshing to eat some reg foods. But my weight loss has stalled.

Was thinking maybe I should just stick to the Protein drinks instead of the tuna , cottage cheese and even moist chicken.

Can someone elaborate a little on how much they consume at this point and what types of food they are consuming.

Maybe a one days menu type. I would so appreciate it . Im so scared after going through all this that I will make a mistake that will cost me my ultimate goal. Thanks in advance , Cindy

I went home and put my legs above my heart and 3 hrs later I was peeing like a race horse lol. See I had a total knee replacement 3 weeks after my gastric sleeve. I lost 3 lbs over night in water weight .

I went home and put my legs above my heart and 3 hrs later I was peeing like a race horse lol. See I had a total knee replacement 3 weeks after my gastric sleeve. I lost 3 lbs over night in water weight .

I am not hungry so i know it isn't because i eat too much . I force myself to eat . And i drink alot of water about 80 oz a day or more . I love water and i don't drink soda

Dear bariatric pals I know we all have dealerwith being Iin that uncomfortable over weight issue. But has anybody had there knees replaced afterwards? 3 weeks after my bariatric sleeve surgery I had my left knee totally replaced. Now it has been 8 weeks since that and my right knee has blown out. ( I had worked with bad knees for 10 yrs ) . Now the doctor wants to replace the right one . The thing I am getting at is I haven't been able to walk like I am supposed to and I have noticed that my muscles have disappeared in my arms and my legs. I can't go back to work unless I get my other knee fixed. ( work in the oilfields). Just wondering if anyone has had both knees replaced and how are they doing . By the way you were all right on the water retention it was in my legs . I lost another 3 lbs yesterday

I guess my question is who ever answers the knee replacement were you able to go back to work ? I am only 53 yrs old and have a long working life ahead of me. Thanks to this life saving bariatric change.

I had a knee replacement 13 years ago and have no problems bending it. I play tennis 3-4 times a week and operate a busy shoe store. Just remember, the surgery is like a carpentry project so go as far and as fast as you can. Yes, it hurts but it is worth it in the long run. Good luck!

Thank you that makes me feel better. They are replacing my right knee next Tuesday. Sept 1st . My left is doing great but it is still not quite straight. It is 2° from being straight and bends up to 115°. I can bear all my weight on my leg so I am in good shape there. Plus since I had my gastric sleeve I have lost 66 lbs.

Hi @@Mooseknuckle! Well you've gotten a lot of good advice about what you're eating and about your knees. But your original question was about why you stopped losing after 3-4 weeks. So below is my standard response to that question. It contains a link that explains what's going on. Hope all the terrific support you're getting from the BP family helps gets you through this rough patch!!!

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 pounds 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!)

Thank you Rogofulm that helps alot. It does depress you when it first happens. Once my activity picks up I am sure that will change too

Made my mind up to go to Mexico to have the gastric sleeve procedure. So far I'm impressed by remarks about the high standards there. Spoke with Dr Z on Sunday I should be receiving my instructions to start my diet to prepare for the surgery. The only question I have is this; I had the lap band for 5 years had to have it removed for health reasons. Now I'm very interested in the sleeve to lose my weight of gain back. The insurance paid for the initial lap surgery, but 5 years later had a different insurance company that does not cover weight lost procedures. If you have trouble with your stomach do you back to Mexico or go to my primary care dr ? I' m afraid with getting this procedure done in Mexico, my insurance will not pay for the surgery ( paying out of pocket) will they consider this my problem only. How do I approach my doctors here in Louisiana about having the sleeve in Mexico? Anyone out there can give me a answer to my concerns?

@@Mary Mier ...

You should start your own thread about this question. You've posed a different topic than the one the original poster posed on this thread.

(I had my surgery in US, so won't comment on your question.)

I myself I had my surgery in the US . Boise to be exact by Dr Valentine . He did a wonderful job

I do have a question from anyone in our group. I am 4 and a half months out now from my surgery. For one i have lost 80 lbs since surgery is this good? The other thing is I still can't eat more than a boiled egg amount at a meal. Which is ok I find myself content after eating but depressed because I can't eat even one chicken strip. You are hungry and it all looks good and here all this food sits on your plate. I am passed the guilty feeling but I get depressed because I can't eat the whole chicken strip. Is this what people call mourning food?

I myself I had my surgery in the US . Boise to be exact by Dr Valentine . He did a wonderful job

hi there! My date is 12/30 and my Dr is in the same office as Dr Valentine. I am from NC and came here to have my surgery. How are you doing since surgery?