I’m 12 days post op and i lost 20.9 pounds since surgery. I’m stalling and i wanted to know if its normal and what do I do ?

I don't know your surgery weight but nearly 21lb within 12 days of surgery is a lot of weight loss regardless of surgery weight. The high weight loss may be due to dehydration if you aren't getting anywhere near sufficient fluids. At 12 days I wouldn't say its a stall when you don't see a scale loss (but is this one day, two days or more???), but more likely your body is holding on to fluid to rehydrate if dehydration is the issue.

You may want to ensure you are getting sufficient fluids, and also lay off the scales for a few days. If you are the type of person that doesn't cope with daily weight fluctuations may be only weigh yourself once a week or once a fortnight.

My biggest advice and coming from someone who avoided the doctor for years is get on the phone with your health team and communicate with them. They know your situation better than anyone on here (unless they are on here watching you, bunch of creeps) SO just stay open with communications. And #Hop_Scotch is right, that does seem to be a lot of weight fast.

You got this!!! You will win!!!

very normal. It's the infamous three-week stall visiting you a little early. The vast majority of us experience that. It usually lasts 1-3 weeks. It's usually the third week (hence the name), but not always. Mine was weeks 2 and 3. Once it broke I dropped like six lbs practically overnight.

the standard advice is follow your plan and stay off the scale. It WILL break and you'll be on your way again.

and I agree that a 20 lb loss in 12 days is phenomenal. I lost less than that in the entire first MONTH. And I started out well over 300 lbs!

Edited June 14, 20233 yr by catwoman7

13 hours ago, Cheesekitty7 said:

I’m 12 days post op and i lost 20.9 pounds since surgery. I’m stalling and i wanted to know if its normal and what do I do ?

When I stalled I had to switch something up like when I ate, what I ate, exercised etc Make sure your getting enough protein cause that will make you stall as well…Also NEVER drink while your eating it will expand your stomach…I’m 7 yrs out and have maintained for 5 yrs…I gained 20lbs after 2 yrs and have taken 15 back off and have maintained that for the past 5 yrs… I was 226 when I started and have stayed and maintained at 130. I wish you the best!!! It’s HARD work but it’s ALL worth it!!!

Yep, a stall. You’ll likely have a few more of them while you are losing too. They’re a natural & important part of your weight loss. It’s the time your body takes to reassess your current needs & your weight loss & readjusts things like digestive hormones & enzymes & metabolic rate. You don’t have to do anything except stick to your plan & let your body take the time it needs to recalibrate. They usually last 1-3 weeks. The stall will break when your body is ready. Unfortunately, they can be frustrating because your body doesn’t work to your timeline & needs.

On 06/15/2023 at 01:37, catwoman7 said:

and I agree that a 20 lb loss in 12 days is phenomenal. I lost less than that in the entire first MONTH. And I started out well over 300 lbs!

I wish i was kidding on my weightloss surgery weight was 258 pounds. I only fasted a day before surgery.

On 06/14/2023 at 15:42, Hop_Scotch said:

I don't know your surgery weight but nearly 21lb within 12 days of surgery is a lot of weight loss regardless of surgery weight. The high weight loss may be due to dehydration if you aren't getting anywhere near sufficient fluids. At 12 days I wouldn't say its a stall when you don't see a scale loss (but is this one day, two days or more???), but more likely your body is holding on to Fluid to rehydrate if dehydration is the issue.

You may want to ensure you are getting sufficient fluids, and also lay off the scales for a few days. If you are the type of person that doesn't cope with daily weight fluctuations may be only weigh yourself once a week or once a fortnight.

I try as much as I can to stay hydrated and i think i’m doing well since my urine is pretty much a good color. One day I was dehydrated and i had a headache and the pee was way too dark. I’m going on a trip and hopefully it will take my mind off the scale.