I’m five weeks post op from my gastric sleeve.

Starting weight pre-op: 296

Weight on the day of surgery: 280

Current weight: 265

For awhile I wasn’t getting my protein in but now that I can eat food again I’ve been eating protein bars to meet my requirements (I make sure I get high protein, low calorie, no added sugar and low carb)

So currently I’m down 31 pounds. The past 2 weeks I’ve fluctuating up and down 3 pound (also believe that could have been from my period) it’s just alittle discouraging not losing weight. I know I’m still fresh and new and that I just need to have patience.

I’m hoping now that I’m getting all my water and protein in I could have longer workouts at the gym (instead of just 30-45 minutes).

I feel like maybe I’m just obsessing about losing weight alittle too much. Im 19 and I’ve been big all my life so this kind of gets me down especially since I was losing weight so quick before

The 'dreaded three week stall' - is very common - just hang in there and keep following the plan. We don't lose every week or in a linear fashion. 31 pounds is awesome so far.

Hope that helps. Im stalled too, no worries. Its all good


5' 5"
HW: 259
CW: 235
GOAL: Healthy and hard 140-ish?

Just stick to the plan. I was sleeved 10/16 and had been in a stall for 10 days or so. In the past 5 days I've dropped 4 lbs. I didn't change anything. I stuck to my plan and exercised like I have been doing. You will do the same. It may be 10 days, it might be 5 days, it might be 3 weeks. Your body is changing even though the scale may not reflect it.

I’m five weeks post op from my gastric sleeve.
Starting weight pre-op: 296
Weight on the day of surgery: 280
Current weight: 265
For awhile I wasn’t getting my protein in but now that I can eat food again I’ve been eating protein bars to meet my requirements (I make sure I get high protein, low calorie, no added sugar and low carb)
So currently I’m down 31 pounds. The past 2 weeks I’ve fluctuating up and down 3 pound (also believe that could have been from my period) it’s just alittle discouraging not losing weight. I know I’m still fresh and new and that I just need to have patience.
I’m hoping now that I’m getting all my water and protein in I could have longer workouts at the gym (instead of just 30-45 minutes).
I feel like maybe I’m just obsessing about losing weight alittle too much. Im 19 and I’ve been big all my life so this kind of gets me down especially since I was losing weight so quick before

31 lbs is amazing . Don’t get down on yourself, everyone stalls. Just keep to the program and keep in mind you may not have lost pounds but might have lost inches which is just as good !

You are doing just great actually - 31 lbs within about 4-5 weeks is brilliant!

Do not drop your calories by 240. Without knowing how many calories you are taking in at 5-6 weeks that advice could mean you could only be consuming 400 calories at this stage. ( I am 4 weeks out and consuming average 625 calories in a day.) I would try to use real food as opposed to the processed protein bars, opt for string cheese, or some cubed turkey instead.

Do not drop your calories by 240. Without knowing how many calories you are taking in at 5-6 weeks that advice could mean you could only be consuming 400 calories at this stage. ( I am 4 weeks out and consuming average 625 calories in a day.) I would try to use real food as opposed to the processed protein bars, opt for string cheese, or some cubed turkey instead.

I eat anywhere from 400-600 a day then I burn off about 250-300 at the gym. On gym days I allow myself to eat alittle more

Stalls happen, you have to just stay the course. Fluids and Protein should be your major focus, especially as early out as you are. Try upping your calories a little, I found most stalls for me broke when I increased my calorie intake as opposed to decreasing it. Also change up your exercise a little to shock your body into burning fat again. I've been stalled for 2 months almost currently, it's frustrating but you just have to stick with it.