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[splatno2 5]

Hi I'm 3 weeks post op and my weight loss has stopped the last few days. I guess I shouldn't be weighing myself daily but it's getting me down. I've lost 2 stone so far 28 pounds but feel like nothing has changed. I'm not dumping or feeling full or sick or anything. I just feel as I did before the op. Just need some friendly advice I guess. Thanks in advance.

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[Lola4rmKona 82]

Hi I'm 3 weeks post op and my weight loss has stopped the last few days. I guess I shouldn't be weighing myself daily but it's getting me down. I've lost 2 stone so far 28 pounds but feel like nothing has changed. I'm not dumping or feeling full or sick or anything. I just feel as I did before the op. Just need some friendly advice I guess. Thanks in advance.
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Hi Splat,
No worries. I totally get it. I was just there last week (three week stall). I saw my surgeon yesterday for my one month postop and to advance to soft foods and finally saw the scale moving again. I was starting to freak out that I hadn't lost anything in two weeks. Saw my specialist doctor for the bariatrics and nutrition info today and learned that since my Water intake was still below 60 oz, my body was holding onto water to preserve it. Another interesting thing I learned was that even though I was getting in all my Protein usually through shakes and a bit of my pureed stage at the time, it did not amount to enough calories. With two 30 grams of protein each in the premier shakes I was using, calorie count was only at 160 calories each! She told me I actually at three weeks to one month post op need to be around 800-1000 calories and protein should be increased from 60 g to 80 g or more. I am now diligently watching my meal preps and making sure I eat even when I am not "hungry". She told me it is not about tastes or when I want to, it's about supplementing my body so it can function. I left with the promise of trying harder on both water and protein intake. Suffice it to say I stepped on scale today as I had stopped 3 days ago from discouragement and was pleasantly surprised stall had broken and I am down 3 lbs in 3 days! Hang in there and I hope this helps you. Aloha[emoji4]

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[splatno2 5]

Hi Splat,
No worries. I totally get it. I was just there last week (three week stall). I saw my surgeon yesterday for my one month postop and to advance to soft foods and finally saw the scale moving again. I was starting to freak out that I hadn't lost anything in two weeks. Saw my specialist doctor for the bariatrics and nutrition info today and learned that since my Water intake was still below 60 oz, my body was holding onto water to preserve it. Another interesting thing I learned was that even though I was getting in all my Protein usually through shakes and a bit of my pureed stage at the time, it did not amount to enough calories. With two 30 grams of protein each in the premier shakes I was using, calorie count was only at 160 calories each! She told me I actually at three weeks to one month post op need to be around 800-1000 calories and protein should be increased from 60 g to 80 g or more. I am now diligently watching my meal preps and making sure I eat even when I am not "hungry". She told me it is not about tastes or when I want to, it's about supplementing my body so it can function. I left with the promise of trying harder on both water and protein intake. Suffice it to say I stepped on scale today as I had stopped 3 days ago from discouragement and was pleasantly surprised stall had broken and I am down 3 lbs in 3 days! Hang in there and I hope this helps you. Aloha[emoji4]

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Thank you so much for your reply. I just so badly want this surgery to work for me. Your comments have given me hope x

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[Lola4rmKona 82]

It will! Trust the process and keep following your bariatric team's guidelines. I have to be honest and say I even had started to regret a bit like I went through the process and lost only a little before it stopped? This thought had started circulating in my head and then, breakthrough! You will see yours too. Patience is really a new thing for me with this process. Good luck[emoji16]

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[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

It happens. Have you measured yourself recently? Sometimes it comes off in inches and not pounds. Work the plan and the plan will work for you. You have this!

[marieac2 85]

28lbs in 3 weeks is a lot! Only weigh yourself once a week on same day... you'll be fine, hang in there!!

[Seattle WLS Newbie 70]

Hi Splat,
No worries. I totally get it. I was just there last week (three week stall). I saw my surgeon yesterday for my one month postop and to advance to soft foods and finally saw the scale moving again. I was starting to freak out that I hadn't lost anything in two weeks. Saw my specialist doctor for the bariatrics and nutrition info today and learned that since my Water intake was still below 60 oz, my body was holding onto water to preserve it. Another interesting thing I learned was that even though I was getting in all my Protein usually through shakes and a bit of my pureed stage at the time, it did not amount to enough calories. With two 30 grams of protein each in the premier shakes I was using, calorie count was only at 160 calories each! She told me I actually at three weeks to one month post op need to be around 800-1000 calories and protein should be increased from 60 g to 80 g or more. I am now diligently watching my meal preps and making sure I eat even when I am not "hungry". She told me it is not about tastes or when I want to, it's about supplementing my body so it can function. I left with the promise of trying harder on both water and protein intake. Suffice it to say I stepped on scale today as I had stopped 3 days ago from discouragement and was pleasantly surprised stall had broken and I am down 3 lbs in 3 days! Hang in there and I hope this helps you. Aloha[emoji4]

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What are you drinking for your fluids? I struggle with water and am sick of Vitamin water zero [emoji20] shakes and soy milk are really the only liquids that I can get down fairly comfortably.

[Lola4rmKona 82]

What are you drinking for your fluids? I struggle with Water and am sick of Vitamin water zero [emoji20] shakes and soy milk are really the only liquids that I can get down fairly comfortably.

Hi Seattle,

You can flavor your water with whatever flavors of crystal light suit you, just make sure they are the caffeine free ones (usually noted in the nutrition fact section) so they don't irritate your tummy. Another caffeine free option if you were once a coffee lover and can't get over a morning coffee drive routine, I order a customized grande, Decaf, little ice, no water, no sugar or milk iced Americano from Starbucks in the morning (try using the mobile app and then drive to pick up, so much easier for ordering no errors!). It comes to you basically taking up only half of the cup. I then add in the caramel flavored Premier Protein shake (usually found at Walmart along with other flavors, pretty awesome at 30 grams Protein per 11 ounce carton) which acts as both a sweetener and milk substitute and I am good for breakfast! Try it, I really think you will like it. Powerade Zero and Propel water was allowed but it was too sweet for me. Basically my go to is the crystal light in decaf lemonade, peach tea flavor, peach mango green tea flavor, grape, etc. They have really helped me up my water intake which is about 50-60oz now at 1 month and 12 days post op. Now, the struggle is not getting it in but reminding myself to drink before the day is out. I get so caught up with work when I next glance at the clock it's time to go home and I have yet to start my third bottle or even second one. Hope that helps ya:)

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[Seattle WLS Newbie 70]

Hi Seattle,

You can flavor your Water with whatever flavors of crystal light suit you, just make sure they are the caffeine free ones (usually noted in the nutrition fact section) so they don't irritate your tummy. Another caffeine free option if you were once a coffee lover and can't get over a morning coffee drive routine, I order a customized grande, Decaf, little ice, no water, no sugar or milk iced Americano from Starbucks in the morning (try using the mobile app and then drive to pick up, so much easier for ordering no errors!). It comes to you basically taking up only half of the cup. I then add in the caramel flavored Premier Protein shake (usually found at Walmart along with other flavors, pretty awesome at 30 grams Protein per 11 ounce carton) which acts as both a sweetener and milk substitute and I am good for breakfast! Try it, I really think you will like it. Powerade Zero and Propel water was allowed but it was too sweet for me. Basically my go to is the crystal light in decaf lemonade, peach tea flavor, peach mango green tea flavor, grape, etc. They have really helped me up my water intake which is about 50-60oz now at 1 month and 12 days post op. Now, the struggle is not getting it in but reminding myself to drink before the day is out. I get so caught up with work when I next glance at the clock it's time to go home and I have yet to start my third bottle or even second one. Hope that helps ya:)

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Thanks!!! Will have to pick up some crystal light! I used to love the premier drinks pre surgery, but post op the lactose hurts my tummy. For my coffee fix I've been having an Iconic Protein Shake in the cafe flavor or make a protein shake with Chike protein powered mixed with soy or almond milk. Both are easy to order from Amazon.

[Lola4rmKona 82]

Thanks!!! Will have to pick up some crystal light! I used to love the premier drinks pre surgery, but post op the lactose hurts my tummy. For my coffee fix I've been having an Iconic Protein Shake in the cafe flavor or make a Protein shake with Chike protein powered mixed with soy or almond milk. Both are easy to order from Amazon.

Welcome:) Thanks for sharing your favs. I also am always looking for new things to try si I don't get bored. Since I am a fan of Amazon ordering, will definitely try those. Aloha:)

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