Weight loss stall... 18 days post op

[kaleia 12]

So I’m 18 days post op, and haven’t lost weight in a week. I’m eating 1/4 cup of cottage cheese, 2 Protein Shakes a day and getting 64 oz ow liquids in a day. Is this common???

[Lola4rmKona 82]

So I’m 18 days post op, and haven’t lost weight in a week. I’m eating 1/4 cup of cottage cheese, 2 Protein Shakes a day and getting 64 oz ow liquids in a day. Is this common???

Hi Kaleia,

Totally common! As of this moment get used to it. It is a pretty normal part of the process. I am approaching one year post op in a week and I still have to pep talk myself every time it happens. I know it can be discouraging but simply stick to your plan which it sounds like you are right on track and you will be fine. I promise:) Don't give up because in a week or two you will be patting yourself on the back when you hop on that scale and you lost 3 or more pounds in that time you were worrying. It's pretty interesting stuff. Lol. Also, be very mindful that even of your scale doesn't move, your inches might be and you can tell by your clothes rather than scale. Hope that helps.
Aloha[emoji2]
Flo

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[frust8 962]

I like to think of it as your body re-booting, then you lose some more.[emoji14] Unfortunately it seems to be a common complaint on BP, it's like you lose by fits and spurts[emoji26]

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35 minutes ago, kaleia said:

Is this common???

Yes, it is as common as a full moon. Look up the "three week stall" or "third week stall."

This infamous stall happens to many bariatric surgery patients sometime between the second and fourth postoperative weeks. It usually occurs around week 3; hence, it is called the "three week stall."