I'm only 16 days out but already been on a stall for 5 days, even gained a pound. I lost 18 the first week and a half, then haven't lost anymore. I'm following the rules, but getting concerned. This is much easier to follow when you can see you're losing weight. I know everyone says you shouldn't weigh everyday but when I was losing, it gave me such inspiration. Feeling blue today and want sweets, but won't do it...

Have someone hide your scale. Seriously.

The first month or so after surgery, your body is trying to heal. That's the first order of business, for it, and for you. There is SO much going on internally that can't be measured on a scale. Follow directions, and trust the process.

18 lbs in 16 days is awesome. Believe it.

Edited November 15, 201510 yr by 2goldengirl

Why? Stalls are part of the process. You will stall. You can't avoid it if you want to successfully lose weight.

Embrace the Stall!

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

STAY. OFF. THE. scale. Trust the process, stay on plan and you WILL lose weight.

Or keep weighing every day and keep obsessing over the scale. Put all your faith in numbers that don't mean anything. Maybe you'll get so frustrated you will start up bad habits and sabotage your chance at success. It happens.

I chose the first option and lost over 100% of my excess weight. Didn't need a scale to measure my success. In fact, I don't even OWN a scale.