Weight loss keeps stalling

[jyro47 0]

I had my surgery 5 weeks ago. I am down a total of 24 lbs but in that time I lost most of it in the first 2 weeks, then stalled the 3rd week and week 4 lost close to 10 lbs. In the last week I have lost nothing again. I am doing everything the way I was instructed. I drink fluids, get 60-80 grams of Protein daily, take my Vitamins and am slowly incorporating solids into my diet. I do not eat anything I shouldn't. Mainly protein, veggies and fruit once a day. I make my own Protein Shakes. I cannot work out due to having severe spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease in my lower back. I cannot walk for long periods of time. I was told I can swim but not until after I go for my post op appointment in 2 weeks. I do some resistance training with rubber bands on my arms and legs. Is it normal to stop losing?

[Rj’s mommy 7]

I feel your pain this week will make it 4 weeks and I only lost 10lbs I’m so frustrate I don’t know what to do

[Creekimp13 5,838]

https://www.bariatricpal.com/search/?q=three week stall

You are not alone:) This, too, shall pass:)

[Healthy_life 1,437]

Embrace the stall -

https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351046-embrace-the-stall/

[FancyChristine15 810]

I wouldn't say that not losing one week, losing ten pounds the next week, then not losing again the next week is a stall. You lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks, which is great! Lately, I've been losing 4-5 pounds one week, then nothing the next week, and so on and so on. A stall is when you don't lose for weeks at a time. You're doing great. Don't worry.

[simonikeb 0]

I'm going through the same thing & I'm super frustrated. I haven't lost a pound in three weeks. I'm almost 5 weeks out.

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[Swimmer 199]

It does happen and it is super frustrating, but don't give up hope. I felt like I'd be the only one to truly fail and it wouldn't work for me, but it's just a stall. I know that doesn't help when you're on the middle of it but it is normal. Just keep doing the next right thing and it will start again.

[KikiSue🙋🏼 22]

Wow, to me that sounds like you’ve lost a lot! Seriously, be grateful for what you have lost. My surgery was a month ago today and I’ve lost 9 lbs in a month. Doesn’t seem like a lot but I know my clothes are fitting much better, I’m taking much less insulin for my diabetes and I’m feeling better. Good things are on the way!