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I'm currently 3 1/2 weeks post op. I weighed last Friday and was down 32 pounds. I have been walking and started a boot camp class 30 minutes every MWF. I weighed today and was a pound heavier. Please help. What is going on??? I need answers. I started crying I was so upset. How can you gain weight when you can't even eat....

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Do not worry. Fluids affect our weight, as you know from dieting. You are also building muscle which is GREAT! If you are following your plan, you are doing fine! Wait until next week!

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Stop weighing and stick to the program. Weight loss is not a linear progression. You will gain, lose and stall before you reach goal. The scale is not your friend if it makes you cry. Get your Protein and fluids in. Get some regular exercise. It will happen.

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Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process. Just about everyone stalls at about three weeks after surgery.

I agree. If stalls are going to negatively impact your mood, then the best thing to do is stay off the scale.

Just focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids, taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed and exercising and you will be fine.

Embrace the Stall!

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

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It seems like where I come to break a zero, I stall for about 2 weeks and stay at that damn zero. Then boom!!

Same happened to me at 3 weeks. Stalls happen constantly so it's normal.

It seems like when I come to break a zero, I stall for about 2 weeks and stay at that damn zero. Then boom!!

Same happened to me at 3 weeks. Stalls happen constantly so it's normal.

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I am 6 weeks out and stalled around 3 weeks I am still stalled. I'm glad to see other people go through this but it is still depressing

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I am 6 weeks out and stalled around 3 weeks I am still stalled. I'm glad to see other people go through this but it is still depressing

Are you getting in all of your Protein and fluids?

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I get anywhere from 50-70 Proteins a day and lots of Water. I've been able to eat more than 1/4 cup at a time. I get hungry about every 2-3 hours especially when I keep my portion to 1/4 cup

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I get anywhere from 50-70 Proteins a day and lots of Water. I've been able to eat more than 1/4 cup at a time. I get hungry about every 2-3 hours especially when I keep my portion to 1/4 cup

What is your Protein target?

If you are only getting 50 grams of Protein and your target is 70 grams, then you have room for at least two Snacks of 10 grams each (or another meal of 20 grams).

You don't get bonus points for going hungry. We need the nutrition.

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You have started an exercise routine but have you upped your calorie, Fluid or Protein intake?

You may be adding muscle due to the exercise and muscle weighs more than fat.

As other posters have said, stalls happen but the most important reminder is making sure you follow your program. If you follow your program you will lose the weight.

Be patient with the process, be patient with yourself, stay positive, stay hydrated and stay focused on the program.

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You have started an exercise routine but have you upped your calorie, Fluid or Protein intake?

You may be adding muscle due to the exercise and muscle weighs more than fat.

As other posters have said, stalls happen but the most important reminder is making sure you follow your program. If you follow your program you will lose the weight.

Be patient with the process, be patient with yourself, stay positive, stay hydrated and stay focused on the program.

Thank you... I was informed by so other ladies that I need to increase my calories. I only eat about 550 a day.

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It's part of the norm, and prepare yourself because it's going to happen again. You'll also experience weeks where you don't lose an ounce. It's your body trying to adjust to all the changes. Throw out the scale for awhile or you'll drive yourself crazy.

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Up your Protein :)

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