Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum, and I am two weeks post-op. After surgery, I feel like my surgeon lacks the support I need. So, if I have a question I kind of refrain from asking him. So I thought I would ask on here.

Q: I am almost 3 weeks post op, and I stop losing weight. The day of surgery my weight was 251 and a week later I was 240. Now, my weight is just sitting at 241 no movement. I drink water and broth mostly. I do protein shakes as well. Anyone else experience this?

I’m only two weeks out, but from reading these forums, it seems that nearly everyone experiences a stall at about the three week mark.

Okay. I thought I was going crazy, because I barley eat now. So why no weight loss?

Also, do you feel like food is stuck on your throat and won't go down and you can't bring it up?

4 minutes ago, FutureSkyDiver said:

I’m only two weeks out, but from reading these forums, it seems that nearly everyone experiences a stall at about the three week mark.

How do you get out of it?

Just follow your plan. It will kick in.

three-week stall. If you search this site, you'll find something like 17,000 posts on it (and no, I am NOT kidding). It happens to almost everyone. Just stick to your plan, stay off the scale for a few days, and it'll eventually break (lasts 1-3 weeks, usually) and you'll be on your way again.

If it feels stuck, you have to just wait it out if you can't puke. You might try taking a walk, do not lie down it will turn into acid reflux.

Aren't you still on soft foods at this stage? You likely took that one too many last bites, we all have done it. You learn quickly to eat very slowly and stop after 4 bites and wait 5 minutes or more, then see if you are full at that point before taking more.

I’m 6’3” I went in June first 2021 at 318# and today I am 258. I stalled at around 265 for about a week. Just start walking more and the stall with pass.

9 hours ago, Sosewsue61 said:

If it feels stuck, you have to just wait it out if you can't puke. You might try taking a walk, do not lie down it will turn into acid reflux.

Aren't you still on soft foods at this stage? You likely took that one too many last bites, we all have done it. You learn quickly to eat very slowly and stop after 4 bites and wait 5 minutes or more, then see if you are full at that point before taking more.

Still on full liquids. I start puree on Saturday.

I am feeling the same way!!!
I lost 8lbs in the first 4 days after surgery… then in the last 11 days I’ve only lost 2lb…

I was expecting it to drop more.. I spoke to my dietician and she said I’m doing really well with protein (60g) a day and at about 1800-2000ml of fluid a day. I’ve started walking and using my exercise bike more..

I really hope the stall doesn’t last long it’s disheartening as it makes you feel it was all a waste of time (and for me lots of money) ?

You say 3 week stall, but I’ve stalled since week 1….

How are you doing now?