Stopped Losing Weight

[Melissa6901 2]

Hello to all! I was losing weight like crazy and now I have stopped at 32 lbs. Has anyone else had this problem? Tips and/or helpful hints would be greatly appreciated!!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Let me guess. You are about three weeks post-op?

None of us lose weight at a constant rate. We all experience periods of time when we do not show a weight loss on the scale. It is what we commonly call a "stall".

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

Almost everyone experiences a stall about three weeks post op.

If you are going to allow the numbers on the scale to influence your feelings and emotions, then the best thing to do is not to weigh very often. Weighing no more than once a week, or even less often may be a good strategy for you, especially early in your program.

Just focus on following your program. Get in all of your Protein and fluids, take your Vitamins and supplements as directed, and exercise when cleared. Walking is a great way to start getting some exercise until you are cleared for something more strenuous.

Embrace the Stall!

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

[Melissa6901 2]

I am two weeks and one day. Would that be a normal time to hit the stall??

Let me guess. You are about three weeks post-op?

None of us lose weight at a constant rate. We all experience periods of time when we do not show a weight loss on the scale. It is what we commonly call a "stall".

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

Almost everyone experiences a stall about three weeks post op.

If you are going to allow the numbers on the scale to influence your feelings and emotions, then the best thing to do is not to weigh very often. Weighing no more than once a week, or even less often may be a good strategy for you, especially early in your program.

Just focus on following your program. Get in all of your Protein and fluids, take your Vitamins and supplements as directed, and exercise when cleared. Walking is a great way to start getting some exercise until you are cleared for something more strenuous.

Embrace the Stall!

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

[Author Andrea 16]

I'm a lil over 3 wks post op. This is so GREAT to hear. I was away in S. Carolina and had no veggies, and I'm on soft foods. I thought not having veggies which caused Constipation was the reason I stopped losing weight. I only weigh myself every Wednesday so, will keep up with Protein & Vitamins & Water. Thanks for posting this & thanks for answering and making us aware of "Stalls"

[Melissa6901 2]

I weigh obsessively which is part of my problem. Every time I go to the bathroom I weigh and then analyze it. I need to stop!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I weigh obsessively which is part of my problem. Every time I go to the bathroom I weigh and then analyze it. I need to stop!

Don't do that.

[Melissa6901 2]

I weigh obsessively which is part of my problem. Every time I go to the bathroom I weigh and then analyze it. I need to stop!

Don't do that.

Inner Surfer Girl, when does the weight loss kick back in?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I weigh obsessively which is part of my problem. Every time I go to the bathroom I weigh and then analyze it. I need to stop!

Don't do that.

Inner Surfer Girl, when does the weight loss kick back in?

My crystal ball isn't working so I really couldn't say. This isn't something you can predict. Just follow your program and you will lose weight.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I weigh obsessively which is part of my problem. Every time I go to the bathroom I weigh and then analyze it. I need to stop!

That is going to make you nuts. You can weigh 3 times a day and get 3 different weights. When the scale makes you nuts, it's time to put it away.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I weigh obsessively which is part of my problem. Every time I go to the bathroom I weigh and then analyze it. I need to stop!

Don't do that.

Inner Surfer Girl, when does the weight loss kick back in?

When your body is ready. Make sure you are meeting Protein and Fluid goals. Once your body adjust and realizes you aren't dying, the weight loss will return.