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Is 3 week stall an urban myth?

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geets    44

geets
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Please someone say it isn't !

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Berry78    4,261

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3 week stall is very, very real. Can happen at 2 weeks, or 4, but most people see the scale stop moving for a week or two around that time.

AND, it's the first of many!

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fruitandveggies    456

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Not for me! It was real, didn't lose for about 3 weeks, actually gained a little. But it passed!

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gford    7

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I drastically slowed down around week 4 and I will hit week 6 in a couple of days. People say I'm still losing, but the scale doesn't (clothes are fitting better - strange). I did get off my diuretic for blood pressure, which people say adds Water weight fairly quick. I'm sure there are a number of factors involved but we just need to keep on keeping on and trust the "system". It's hard - I'm dealing with it now but it's just a few weeks of stalling compared to years of gaining! Keep up the good work!!

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Milindia    6

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I am just about 6 weeks out and I haven't lost anything in 3 weeks. Its really frustrating, but I have read on here so many people go through this, so I am waiting a few more weeks before I totally freak out:)

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Marblicious    130

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I hit the 3 week stall and didn't lose anything for 8 days. very frustrating, but it started again thank goodness. No myth for me :)

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ajpK1200R    5

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Glad I found this topic. I am on week three now and for the last few days haven't lost a darn thing. Was starting to worry but I guess it is so ! Time to move around a bit more and kick start my body back into losing weight !!

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BrownEyedBeauty    65

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Glad I found this topic. I am on week three now and for the last few days haven't lost a darn thing. Was starting to worry but I guess it is so ! Time to move around a bit more and kick start my body back into losing weight !!

This is the norm for me,im doin that right now after loosing 100lbs,just get use to it,this is something that happens no worries

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K_aane    356

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I am with ya'll...in the 3rd week now and scale hasn't moved. Glad I heard about the 3 week stall cuz I was freaking out....lol
Not going to stress, just staying focused.
I am happy with my 14lbs loss since surgery 7-21.
I wish I would have taken body measurements because the inches are definitely falling off.!!

HW 274 SW 263 GW 125 GASTRIC SLEEVE 7/21/17. Height 5'1" instagram: K_aane_VSG

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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