This is ridiculous and unexplainable to me and I'm ready to just cry. I've been absolutely perfect following my Dr's order post op, with one very small exception of a cup of ice cream last Sunday when the family went out to dinner and I had no menu choices. I list about 5lbs the first 5 days. Since then basically nothing. What is going on??!!! I'm logging everything that touches my lips on the Baritastic app and I can assure you my calorie average is in the 500 range, I'm getting my protein and then some, I'm getting most of my water. My carb count is a bit high simply because most of the things I've been allowed to eat are higher in carbs than say meat or eggs. Like protein shakes, yogurt, cream soups, etc. but still not outrageous. With calories 5-700. And carbs below 100 what the heck???? Seriously this morning I'd gained 1/2 lb! I'm so upset. What's wrong with me?? Had my follow up yesterday and the said he'd hope for a few more lbs but ok. Everything else looked fine. I just really thought I'd see some weight coming off. When's it going to start?

Make sure you are meeting your protein and fluid goals.

Did you lose a bunch preop?

How many calories were you taking in prior to the preop diet?

You might just be taking in too few calories and protein.

There are so many factors that go into this. Your body is still recovering. You aren't even two weeks out from surgery. At this stage of the game your calories are probably fine, but your carbs could definitely be cut down. Maybe try for less than 50g/day. Cheating with a bit of ice cream isn't going to cause you to gain a bunch of weight. You might get to the point where you need to bump up your calories somewhat in order to get the scale moving again, but defer to your doctor's instructions of course.

Hitting a stall isn't that uncommon, even that soon after surgery. Just let your body heal and the weight will start to come off soon.

Make sure you are meeting your protein and fluid goals.
Did you lose a bunch preop?
How many calories were you taking in prior to the preop diet?
You might just be taking in too few calories and protein.

As I said, I'm getting more than the required protein most days and plenty of fluids. No I didn't lose anything pre op. Prior to surgery my calorie intake was probably around 2000-2500

You will have stalls, don't get discouraged.

You will have stalls, don't get discouraged.

I understand Stalls. This is not a stall. It's a never starting.

Well, you did lose the first week. So you are only stuck this week so far. The second week is a major healing time for the body. Yours is probably working overtime in repair. You may also be close to a period.

Give it another 7 days..

20 minutes ago, jbaker5d said:

I understand Stalls. This is not a stall. It's a never starting.

I had a huge stall after 14 days and didn't start losing again till after a week or so. Best advice is to talk with your Dr/NUT. Good thing is you have lost some weight.

Edited April 26, 20179 yr by Deactivatedfatgal

Well, you did lose the first week. So you are only stuck this week so far. The second week is a major healing time for the body. Yours is probably working overtime in repair. You may also be close to a period.
Give it another 7 days..

I guess I may be getting a bit anxious. But no period for me. Menopause took care of that 2 years ago.

I'd probably be feeling pretty worked up too if this were me. That's why I could never diet for very long, the first hint of a stall or plateau and BANG I'm pissed off and impatient for the scale to move. So my next logical step would be to eat a big plate of BBQ or something. That really helped things.

Just hang in there and keep at it, your body will get with the program eventually! Good luck!

i am so sorry. I had a great first 6 weeks and then BLAM, I hit a wall this last week.

Just an update. Just today I lost a whopping half pound. This is SO frustrating....

I am in a stall- for 2 weeks- I use ketostix to make sure I'm in ketosis- it helps me mentally because I know my body is burning body fat even if the scale is not moving. You didn't mention exercise- the other way to move metabolism is through exercise try adding a dance class, walk, or swim in. Are you loosing inches? Take measurements- I have found that change motivating too when the scale is not moving. My Nutritionist said band to sleeve conversions just lose weight slower- Hang in there!