Not losing weight

[alanaczag 1]

Hi All, wondering if anyone has had this issue and can offer any advise:

My surgery was on 1/9/23. At my appt on 1/17/23 I was down 35 lbs, 10 of which was from the week prior to surgery being on liquid diet. My doctor switched me to purée as of 1/17 which I’ve been following to a tee. But ever since switching my scale has been stuck, no loss and actually up 1 lb yesterday - back down that 1 lb today. I’m worried because I’m told the biggest weight loss happens in first 90 days, did I go through all of this for just 35 lbs lost?😩

[catwoman7 10,867]

it's the infamous three-week stall. It happens to almost everyone. It's not always the third week - it's sometimes the second or fourth - but it's most often the third (hence, the name). It'll last 1-3 weeks (sometimes longer - although that's unusual - 1-3 weeks is pretty standard). Just follow your plan and stay off the scale for a few days. It'll break and you'll be on your way again.

here are past posts on this site about the three week stall. All 17,501 of them (and no, I am NOT kidding):

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

[SuziDavis 544]

Your body is adjusting and in shock. You will be fine. Just stick to your plan.

[Merill 88]

Hi All, wondering if anyone has had this issue and can offer any advise:

My surgery was on 1/9/23. At my appt on 1/17/23 I was down 35 lbs, 10 of which was from the week prior to surgery being on liquid diet. My doctor switched me to purée as of 1/17 which I’ve been following to a tee. But ever since switching my scale has been stuck, no loss and actually up 1 lb yesterday - back down that 1 lb today. I’m worried because I’m told the biggest weight loss happens in first 90 days, did I go through all of this for just 35 lbs lost?

Hi Alanaczac,
I hear your frustration that's exactly how I felt untill a friend of mine shared this link with me which gave me a piece of mind when we know why things happen it's easier to deal with and continue the journey with a positive mindset pls watch this vid and good luck with you journey

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[alanaczag 1]

@catwoman7 thank you for that…I didn’t read all 17k but feel better knowing I’m not alone

[alanaczag 1]

@merill thank you for sharing 🙏🏻

[qtdoll 534]

Stalls suck but staying consistent will always break them! This is your first, but it also wont be your last. Don't let them discourage you 😊