I have been stalled for 2 weeks now and today Im 2 pounds heavier!!! Has anyone experienced a gain 5 months out?

I am 5 months out and I've been in a stall for 3weeks. I haven't gained, but I haven't lost. Frustrating!

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I'm 4 weeks post op and at a stall I don't weigh myself but once a week because I have to keep a log. Gained 1 lb

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Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. If you intend to lose a significant amount of weight you can expect to experience stalls.

Just follow your program, make sure you are getting in all of your Protein and fluids, take your Vitamins and supplements as directed, and exercise.

Embrace the Stall

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The stall is indeed normal and necessary. Also keep in mind: if you're following your plan and eating a calorie deficit every day, no way is that fat you've gained. Much more likely that it is 2 pounds of water weight. Sometimes I gain like 5 pounds of water weight at various stages before, during, and after my period. Then is goes away and the stall breaks. Hang in there, try not to obsess about it, and focus on taking care of yourself. It will break.

Thanks for you your replies. I thought I should post so that anyone reading this at a later date can be assured that light is at the end of the tunnel :-). Today I weighed in at 175 which is about 5 pounds lighter than the day i posted this!! So yes, it was Water weight and my loss is still continuing. YAY. Just proves that stalls are in fact real, and as long as you are creating a calorie deficit your body will respond..... EVENTUALLY :-).

Two words for you:

Water weight.

The stall is indeed normal and necessary. Also keep in mind: if you're following your plan and eating a calorie deficit every day, no way is that fat you've gained. Much more likely that it is 2 pounds of Water weight. Sometimes I gain like 5 pounds of water weight at various stages before, during, and after my period. Then is goes away and the stall breaks. Hang in there, try not to obsess about it, and focus on taking care of yourself. It will break.

Hey Cervidae, just wanted to say I looked at your profile and before pics and want to congratulate you on your journey. what a transformation, you must be so proud of yourself. What a beautiful young woman you are now. Well done

This is very normal and you'll more than likely have more of the same as you go along. It happened to me many times. WLS doesn't follow a straight line, as much like life, there are dips and curves, and sometimes backtracks along the way.

Keep your eye on the goal, stay true to your surgeon's instructions, and you will get there. Good luck!