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Hi everyone,

I am 3 weeks out from my surgery (it was on 9/6). I'm down a little over 20 pounds which is great, but I've definitely noticed a stall in my weight loss the past several days. I've read other posts about a "3 week plateau." Anyone else with this experience?

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Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. Everyone experiences stalls and just about everyone experiences a stall about three weeks post-op.

Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids. 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.

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Thank you! I'm definitely losing inches. Maybe I will try exceeding my protein/water suggestions.

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4 weeks and stalled here too.. I think its a normal process, your body is trying to adjust post surgery and I know personally I started at a lower BMI, at 60yrs. Old I'm not going to have a fast metabolism either! My Dr said Monday at my second post op appt that the weight loss can continue between 12-18 months post surgery..So I'm just doing what I am supposed to be doing, next I will add exercise which I'm sure will help!

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Glad I'm not the only one!!! We can do this!

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I've had two stalls...one at 3wks and now one at 8wks. Frustrating, but it ends. My body kept changing though, I have ankles now...it's all part of the ride. Just keep doing what you're doing, don't give up....you are doing everything right.

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I have had a stall for three weeks. The scales are not moving. Am I doing anything wrong?

I guess it depends on what you are doing whether or not you are doing something "wrong".

Are you tracking your food?

Are you following your program?

Are you getting at least 64 oz of Fluid a day?

Are you getting enough Protein? What is your Protein target?

Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed?

Are you exercising?

Are you eating enough to support your exercise intensity?

Are you avoiding starches, added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), and fried foods?

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I have had a stall for three weeks. The scales are not moving. Am I doing anything wrong?

I guess it depends on what you are doing whether or not you are doing something "wrong".

Are you tracking your food?

Are you following your program?

Are you getting at least 64 oz of Fluid a day?

Are you getting enough Protein? What is your Protein target?

Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed?

Are you exercising?

Are you eating enough to support your exercise intensity?

Are you avoiding starches, added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), and fried foods?

Thanks for replying

I am really not tracking my food. Have a very hectic schedule. I don't think i am meeting my Proteins and Water intake. How much is 64oz ? Manage to drink about 1l a day. Dint start exercising yet , planning to start next week. I am not eating any starches, sugars except on my bday few days ago. So maybe you can guide me please. Its scary and frustrating not to lose anymore

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I have had a stall for three weeks. The scales are not moving. Am I doing anything wrong?

I guess it depends on what you are doing whether or not you are doing something "wrong".

Are you tracking your food?

Are you following your program?

Are you getting at least 64 oz of Fluid a day?

Are you getting enough Protein? What is your Protein target?

Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed?

Are you exercising?

Are you eating enough to support your exercise intensity?

Are you avoiding starches, added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), and fried foods?

Thanks for replying

I am really not tracking my food. Have a very hectic schedule. I don't think i am meeting my Proteins and Water intake. How much is 64oz ? Manage to drink about 1l a day. Dint start exercising yet , planning to start next week. I am not eating any starches, sugars except on my bday few days ago. So maybe you can guide me please. Its scary and frustrating not to lose anymore

For me, tracking is critical for making sure I reach my protein target. I use MyFitnessPal, a free app, because it is really easy.

My protein target is 100 grams. Did your surgeon give you one? Do you have a NUT?

64 oz is 64 oz! One cup is 8 oz. So 8 cups is 64 oz. Or, 3 20 oz bottles plus more.

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Hi everyone,

I am 3 weeks out from my surgery (it was on 9/6). I'm down a little over 20 pounds which is great, but I've definitely noticed a stall in my weight loss the past several days. I've read other posts about a "3 week plateau." Anyone else with this experience?

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yes, my nutritionist says at week 3-4 to expect to plateau

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I have had a stall for three weeks. The scales are not moving. Am I doing anything wrong?

I guess it depends on what you are doing whether or not you are doing something "wrong".

Are you tracking your food?

Are you following your program?

Are you getting at least 64 oz of Fluid a day?

Are you getting enough Protein? What is your Protein target?

Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed?

Are you exercising?

Are you eating enough to support your exercise intensity?

Are you avoiding starches, added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), and fried foods?

Thanks for replying

I am really not tracking my food. Have a very hectic schedule. I don't think i am meeting my Proteins and Water intake. How much is 64oz ? Manage to drink about 1l a day. Dint start exercising yet , planning to start next week. I am not eating any starches, sugars except on my bday few days ago. So maybe you can guide me please. Its scary and frustrating not to lose anymore

For me, tracking is critical for making sure I reach my protein target. I use MyFitnessPal, a free app, because it is really easy.

My protein target is 100 grams. Did your surgeon give you one? Do you have a NUT?

64 oz is 64 oz! One cup is 8 oz. So 8 cups is 64 oz. Or, 3 20 oz bottles plus more.

I do have fitness pal but hardly use it. Guess need to get time for myself

Yes increase my protein n Fluid intake

Thanks for ur help

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