Hi, I would like to know if it's Ok that I've been on my same weight for the past 4 days. I lost 21lbs (I was Oped with 239), yet I'm stuck. In fact, my food portions (as assigned by the nutricionist) sometimes are way too much and I can't eat it completely. Ive had some issues with my liquids (since they don't feel good when I take them). What should I do? Is it ok? Should I exercise since now? Help please

Your body is adjusting, just follow your plan and it will pass.

There is an iconic "3 week stall" which you seem to be right around there. Around 3 weeks post-op a lot of people hit a stall. Basically staying at the same weight for a little bit, just still to your plan and it will pass.

I was going to say the same thing - it sounds like the infamous "three week stall" (most of us have our first major stall within the first month or so after surgery - it's usually the third week (hence the name), but not always. Sometimes it's the second or fourth week (and occasionally even a little later). The best thing to do is make sure you're following your plan to a "T", and stay off the scale for a few days if you have to. Stalls usually last 1-3 weeks, although occasionally they'll last a little longer. But it WILL break as long as you stick to your plan.

as far as exercising, you might want to check with your clinic for their recommendations. I was allowed to walk (and ENCOURAGED to walk) right away. I was cleared to do most other exercise ( other than weights) at about a month out. I was able to do weights at eight weeks out, I think.

Edited January 18, 20233 yr by catwoman7

I echo the above - it’s likely a stall. As for not for not being able to eat all your advised portion, that’s okay & something we’ve all experienced at times. At the moment you’re still healing & early out so it’s not unusual to not feel hungry, not interested in eating, not wanting to eat all your serve, or to become temporarily sensitive to certain tastes, textures or smells which can effect what or how much you eat. The bigger concern would be if you were eating more than your portion. As long as your meeting or being close to your protein goal you’ll be okay. You’ll find it all gets easier as you progress.

As for drinking, is it the taste or texture of what you’re drinking that upsets you? Or do you have discomfort on swallowing? Many of us found warm drinks easier to drink initially - more soothing than cold drinks. I found plain water almost too heavy to drink at first. Try varying what you drink throughout the day. Try a flavoured water (or just add a little lemon or lime juice), protein water, green or herbal tea, yoghurt drinks (make your own by adding milk to your preferred yoghurt), etc. I used to open bottles of sparkling water & let them go flat & drink them too. And ensure you are sipping slowly enough for you.

At 3.75yrs I still have leftovers in my fridge from meals I couldn’t finish a few times a week. Last night I had the leftover vegetables & a lamb cutlet I didn’t eat from the night before. Just added another cutlet so I met my goals.

14 hours ago, Arabesque said:

That's exactly how I feel about water, too heavy, causing me discomfort. Will try warm drinks instead. Any suggestions?

I echo the above - it’s likely a stall. As for not for not being able to eat all your advised portion, that’s okay & something we’ve all experienced at times. At the moment you’re still healing & early out so it’s not unusual to not feel hungry, not interested in eating, not wanting to eat all your serve, or to become temporarily sensitive to certain tastes, textures or smells which can effect what or how much you eat. The bigger concern would be if you were eating more than your portion. As long as your meeting or being close to your Protein goal you’ll be okay. You’ll find it all gets easier as you progress.

As for drinking, is it the taste or texture of what you’re drinking that upsets you? Or do you have discomfort on swallowing? Many of us found warm drinks easier to drink initially - more soothing than cold drinks. I found plain Water almost too heavy to drink at first. Try varying what you drink throughout the day. Try a flavoured water (or just add a little lemon or lime juice), protein water, green or herbal tea, yoghurt drinks (make your own by adding milk to your preferred yoghurt), etc. I used to open bottles of sparkling water & let them go flat & drink them too. And ensure you are sipping slowly enough for you.

At 3.75yrs I still have leftovers in my fridge from meals I couldn’t finish a few times a week. Last night I had the leftover vegetables & a lamb cutlet I didn’t eat from the night before. Just added another cutlet so I met my goals.

That's exactly how I feel about Water, too heavy, causing me discomfort. Will try warm drinksinstead. Any suggestions?

I second the water, when I have cold water or liquids (which I never really liked before surgery) it feels heavy. If I need something cold I just put an ice cube, so it cools but it is not cold.

Also, portions are for guidelines, our RN said that some are not typical but when we feel comfortable, we should work towards them.

8 hours ago, annyapena said:

That's exactly how I feel about Water, too heavy, causing me discomfort. Will try warm drinksinstead. Any suggestions?

You could try warming most drinks or drinking them at room temp. Will be some trial & error to see which ones you can tolerate. I even used to make my shakes on warm water or microwave them (tried to convince myself the chocolate one was a hot chocolate - still tasted pretty hideous).

I also diluted shakes, soups, etc. too to get in extra fluid. Also give an electrolyte drink a go . I’d make up a bottle of hydralyte every day, again doubled the required water, & took with me to work to give me an extra boost of energy during the day. There are quite a few no calorie drinks out there you could try. Ask your dietician for recommendations too.