I've been a long time lurker on this site, but it's my first time posting. I know everyone is going to say that everyone experiences a stall, but I'm frustrated and need to share my experience with a community of people who, hopefully, understand what I'm going through.

I'm 4.5 weeks post op VSG and haven't lost any weight in 12 days and I'm really struggling with that mentally. I've been tracking consistently and for the last two weeks I've been at 600-800 calories a day and have been getting at least 60+ gr of protein a day. I'm struggling a bit with water, but always get at least 40oz and I'd say I hit 60 oz 4/7 days/week.

My recovery has gone really well, I've tolerated every food I've tried and am doing well with recognizing my full point. I've been back at work (remotely) since 6 days post op. I really have had no issues with pain, gas or anything else since week 1. Mentally, I understand the weight will eventually start going down again, but I can't wrap my brain around the logic of why my weight wouldn't be going down with such a deficit. I have no medical conditions, it's not related to hormones or PMS or stress. I'm feeling a bit down and need a little encouragement and insight.

4 hours ago, mia915 said:

take laxative or enema. wear ankle weights

I wouldn't do this unless you're very constipated and need them. Taking them to lose weight could take you down the wrong path....

I’m going to echo Deb. When I hit my first stall, I upped my Water intake. Immediately broke the stall. These days, water wins over Protein for me. If I hit my protein goal, it’s great, but if I don’t oh well. But I definitely got my water in. 174 lbs and I get at least 80oz of water a day.