I'm 4 weeks post op and I've lost 37 pounds which is great but although I've noticed toning in my body the past two weeks my scale has barely moved. I know stalls are normal so I haven't stopped exercising and I really can't eat much more than a few bites, but it's frustrating! I read of people increasing their card/calorie intake to break their stall... how could that be? I've been avoiding carbs by choice, I wasn't given a no carb dietary restriction like some people just told to avoid white carbs, but maybe a dose of whole grain bread or Pasta would help. Seems like it benefitted other people, but I don't quite understand how eating higher calories/carbs would break a stall? Any ideas?

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@@juliawhatever - The theory is that when calories go too low, the body starts slowing down the metabolism to save us from a famine. So boosting says "famine over" and the body returns to normal.

Eat Julia Eat!!

I'm 4 weeks post op and I've lost 37 pounds which is great but although I've noticed toning in my body the past two weeks my scale has barely moved. I know stalls are normal so I haven't stopped exercising and I really can't eat much more than a few bites, but it's frustrating! I read of people increasing their card/calorie intake to break their stall... how could that be? I've been avoiding carbs by choice, I wasn't given a no carb dietary restriction like some people just told to avoid white carbs, but maybe a dose of whole grain bread or Pasta would help. Seems like it benefitted other people, but I don't quite understand how eating higher calories/carbs would break a stall? Any ideas?

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Eat more Protein or produce! I would avoid pasta, bread or rice. Make sure you're getting enough protein and fluids. 37lbs is a great loss - give your body time to adjust!

Way to go on the weight loss! That is terrific!

I have read a lot of vsg patients talk about a stall at around 3 weeks out from the surgery. You could just be hitting that. I think it lasts 3 weeks but a vsg patient can correct me.

I know when I stall, I hate it. But if I'm patient and keep doing the good things it breaks.

Just keep swimming.

P.s. Is this a weight you were at for a while before surgery?

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Edited June 25, 201610 yr by Pazza

I'm 4 weeks post op and I've lost 37 pounds which is great but although I've noticed toning in my body the past two weeks my scale has barely moved. I know stalls are normal so I haven't stopped exercising and I really can't eat much more than a few bites, but it's frustrating! I read of people increasing their card/calorie intake to break their stall... how could that be? I've been avoiding carbs by choice, I wasn't given a no carb dietary restriction like some people just told to avoid white carbs, but maybe a dose of whole grain bread or Pasta would help. Seems like it benefitted other people, but I don't quite understand how eating higher calories/carbs would break a stall? Any ideas?

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A stall is no change- not moving at all versus moving very slowly as you describe and it is for more than a week or two. Do not use this slow down as an opportunity to go off plan and eat pasta. Stay the course and follow your post op plan. You didn't gain all your weight in a month, it's not going to all come off in a month. 37 pounds is a lot for a body to handle. Give it time.

I've stalled for nearly 4 weeks. I emailed my NUT a week ago and she hasn't responded. I'm actually scared of eating more calories because I don't want to gain weight. If I was eating 800-900 calories consistently, what should I bump it up to? And should it all be protein?

Embrace the Stall

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