I'm at a major stall!

[DFernandez718 59]

It's been a week and I haven't lost any weight! I've been eating less than 900 calories and I've been walking everyday! I don't get it! I think I'm regretting getting this surgery done

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[ChrisLINY 1]

I had surgery may 11 the first week I was actually up 1 lb in hospital they pump you full of fluids and you are healing. The second week I was down 18lbs then after that it's been 6-8 lbs a week

[Pasha 13]

I'm with you did not lose much weight at all its just so sad. just want to stay covered and cry. 219 after VGS now just 212-214 around and around I go. just pittyfull

[KristenLe 5,979]

It's been a week and I haven't lost any weight! I've been eating less than 900 calories and I've been walking everyday! I don't get it! I think I'm regretting getting this surgery done

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How much Protein are you getting? You may not be eating enough if you are exercising alot. Less calories don't necessarily mean weight loss.

[DFernandez718 59]

I had surgery may 11 the first week I was actually up 1 lb in hospital they pump you full of fluids and you are healing. The second week I was down 18lbs then after that it's been 6-8 lbs a week

6-8 pounds a week???? Holy crap! I'm 2 weeks out! The first week I lost 34 pounds. After that I haven't lost anything

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I'm with you did not lose much weight at all its just so sad. just want to stay covered and cry. 219 after VGS now just 212-214 around and around I go. just pittyfull

How long ago did you get the surgery? And how much have you lost in total?

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It's been a week and I haven't lost any weight! I've been eating less than 900 calories and I've been walking everyday! I don't get it! I think I'm regretting getting this surgery done

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How much Protein are you getting? You may not be eating enough if you are exercising alot. Less calories don't necessarily mean weight loss.

Im only 2 weeks out so I haven't been exercising

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@DFernandez718 You lost 34lbs in your first week - that's a tremendous amount of weight and it's no wonder you've stalled a bit. Your body needs time to adjust. Stick with your plan! Don't worry about restricting calories at 2 weeks out. Get your Protein, fluids and Vitamins.

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

It all takes time and diligence following our plans. And patience.

I've been stalled for about 6 months now, but I have NOT given up nor do I regret having the surgery. It is a tool for us to use and benefit from, it is not a miracle worker.

I saw this link on another thread. Maybe it will help you somewhere along the way.

https://www.youtube.com/user/WorkHardFeelGoood

[ChrisLINY 1]

I don't know your weight but I started out at 457 day of surgery. Bigger people tend to loose more weight quicker right after surgery last week I lost 0 lbs I get on scale tomorrow I'm hoping I'm down some. But I feel like I lost

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@@DFernandez718

You don't lose weight every day or every week, no matter how heavy you are to start with. That is how it works, get used to it.

When you lose big chunks of weight you are more likely to stall before you lose again.

[cindyw41 761]

A major stall would be weeks or even months without losing. You're emotionally going through a lot right now and your body is recovering from major surgery. Take a deep breath and say..."I've lost 34lbs in 2 weeks.." Let that sink in!! Because it's amazing

Remember this surgery isn't a magic fix all and weight loss doesn't always happen over night. Stay on course with your plan and it will happen.

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Edited June 21, 2016 by cindyw41

[Pasha 13]

March 2016 Starting 244 before surgery. April 235 then prep diet down to 225. then 219 post VGS now June 212-214. Diet: yogurt and Protein shake. Turkey salad. Grapefruit Walk about 8000 to 10000 step daily .

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

None of us lose at a constant or steady rate. We all experience stalls and slow downs/fluctuations. Almost everyone experiences their first stall about three weeks after surgery.

Right after surgery your body is recovering from major surgery, is swollen, and healing.

I highly recommend that you stay off the scale, especially early out, and certainly until you are able to eat more. Try just weighing at your doctors appointments if you are going to allow the numbers on the scale influence your emotions.

Just follow your program.

Make sure you are getting at least 64 oz of Fluid.

Make sure you are reaching your Protein target.

Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed.

Exercise when cleared.

Stay off the scale.

And, Embrace the Stall

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

Your primary focus is on healing right now.

[Icantbelieveit 955]

What other diet have you lost over 30lbs in a week? I hope you don't expect to lose like that continuously, because you will be a very upset person.

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[DFernandez718 59]

What other diet have you lost over 30lbs in a week? I hope you don't expect to lose like that continuously, because you will be a very upset person.

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I lost 30 pounds of water! When I lose 30 pounds of fat I'll be happy

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

What other diet have you lost over 30lbs in a week? I hope you don't expect to lose like that continuously, because you will be a very upset person.

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I lost 30 pounds of water! When I lose 30 pounds of fat I'll be happy

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When you lose fat you lose Water. It goes together.