I am 3 weeks post op tomorrow (gastric sleeve).. the weight was coming off half pound a day pretty much then started was out on soft foods last week and seem to have stalled .. even gain half pound. Normal? Was just so exciting seeing it come off and now I'm a bit disappointed.

I am 3 weeks post op as well. I seem to be in a stall as well. It is disheartening.

It totally is.. but I am happy to know that it's just not me then. I keep thinking because they have moved me on to soft solid foods.. fingers crossed.. (for both of us)

Stalls are perfectly normal. It happens to almost everybody and it's very common if you've read some of the post about stalls here that the 3 week mark is when a lot of people stall.... including myself. I stalled after week 2 and didn't lost anything for almost 2 weeks.

Your body just went through major surgery, is getting used to the weight loss and changes that are going on with you.

Most likely this will not be the first or last time that you stall. Don't get discouraged or down about it, be happy with what you have already lost and in knowing that if you stick to your plan, get your Protein and liquids in everyday.... you will see the scale move again very soon.

Thanks mylighthouse... what I need to hear.

I had my surgery January 17th and I stalled on week two without any weight loss for a two weeks not losing a thin then on the 4th week I suddenly drop 7 pounds you'll get there I remember being so frustrated too but it does come up eventually

Great to hear hun!!! Thank you for writing..

Same here. I had to stop weighing myself so much. Gave my body a chance to lose weight in private, without me looking over its shoulder all the time [emoji16]


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All it's doing is letting your body catch up after ur surgery don't stress about well come on hang on in there ? And before you no it you will be back on track x

The dreaded week 3 stall! Mine lasted for two weeks. Once you begin upping your calories, it should break. Be sure your sugar and carb grams are minimal and protein and healthy fats are high.

I'm at a stand still too for almost a week (post op 18 days). Very discouraging!

Me to, 6 months out and I have stop losing also

Week 5 I came to a screeching halt. Haven't lost anything all of week 6. I weigh once a week so it was a bit of a shock. Thankful for this support board and it gives me confidence that I'll move past yet another phase in my journey.

I was so glad to hear this. I had lost 30 lbs in the first 3 weeks, but then nothing, event 1/2 lb gain! Very disappointing and depressing. Also, since starting on regular food, I feel like I'm retaining water and not moving my bowls as often. In trying to get all my protein in, I feel like I'm eating all the time and felt that was the reason for the stall.

I too feel your pain. I lost 24 pounds in two weeks. Then nothing for almost a week. Now I seem to be losing again at 1/4 to 1/2 pound a day. I gather that some people are starting soft foods in or after the third week. My instructions say clear liquids for two weeks then parade foods for the next four. I was thankful to get off the clear liquids. I am really struggling forcing myself to put good food in the blender I never realize presentation and textures are so important.

I finally broke through my stall. My husband was amazed that you could cut out 80 percent of my tummy and I would not lose weight:-). Our bodies are designed to hang onto resources during famine. 600-800 calories a day is famine. It will adjust to this new way of eating and break through. The scale was 8/10th of a pound down this morning after gaining and losing the same pound for a week. Keep doing it right. This first stall won't last long.