Post-Op Weight Loss stall - when will it end????

[Victoria_Faith 30]

Everyone talks about the post-op weight loss stall - when does it pick up again? I'm trying not to compare myself to other people's successes, but honestly am frustrated. I am 3 weeks post-op and still on the pureed foods program. I'm only getting about 4-600 calories a day and reach for about 80g of Protein and make it there most days thanks to my shakes. The scale hasn't moved in a week - I guess I should be asking my surgical team, but when can I expect that to change? I know I don't walk like I should, I suppose I should do more than 30 minutes a day. My doctor also told me to take a laxative every 3-4 days due to the dietary restrictions causing Constipation. Any encouragement would be appreciated.

[Jonathan Carlson 67]

I am on week 5.

The stall lasted me week 4, and then I lost a couple pounds without really doing anything this week.

As for Constipation, the struggle is real. I took some laxative last night. Wish me luck!

[Smanky 743]

I stalled week 2 and then stalled frequently the entire way (I honestly lost count of how many stalls I had). It's frustrating, but all you can do is stick to the plan, be patient, distract yourself and stay off the scale. It will break when your body is ready, and sometimes that's a week, sometimes it's many weeks. I know it sucks when it's happening, but it's a normal part of the process.

[catwoman7 10,939]

they typically last 1-3 weeks. Mine lasted two weeks and then I dropped like 6-8 lbs within a couple of days. Hang in there, stick to your plan, stay off the scale, and know that it WILL break and you'll be on your way again!

[Jeanniebug 473]

My first stall began at 2 weeks post op and lasted nearly a month. Hang in there, it'll break eventually.

[Nikka 0]

I also experienced a two week stall right after surgery. It’s heartbreaking, I had many doubts, I constantly wonder if I was doing something wrong. Mostly I was concerned about experiencing Constipation pre op I was always regular but now I was having a movement every 3 days. That was hard and concerning for me. I tried taking more Fiber in any way possible. Finally at the start of my fourth week post op things were moving along easier. Once that happen I started to see my weight move as well. I’m a little more relief now I do focus on my Water, fiber, Protein and getting more steps in. That seems to have help with my two issues. I am not losing weight not as fast as others but I’m ok, just trying to focus on the process.

Edited March 16, 2023 by Nikka

[tx2az 54]

I have an Etekcity bathroom scales that charts weight, BMI, etc. I weight every morning, I feel it gives me an immediate insight as to things I did or didn't do appropriately: such as, did I have too much salt, did I drink enough Water, did I get enough Protein, what was my calorie count, and after surgery bathroom visits change a lot. I have had stalls, and increases, of course, but I think just being mindful works for me. Best wishes to everyone!

[qtdoll 534]

One of my stalls lasted 4 weeks. Just stick to your plan & you will definitely break it!

Edited March 17, 2023 by qtdoll