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And don't forget the inevitable 3 week stall as your body adjusts to all of the changes. You might want to do some research in this regard. There is lots of information on this site about it and it's good to know what you are getting into ahead of time. There will be lots of stops and starts along the way. One week you'll lose pounds, the next you might lose inches and the next .... nothing. But every day you follow your plan, you will feel so much better than you did before your surgery. Excercise. Listen to your NUT and don't compare your journey to any else. We're all different but this wonderful tool we have been given works when we use it the right way. So excited for you and your journey!
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Vitamins and Carbohydrates?
Toyia replied to Toyia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for the information. I think I will stop using the gummies when they run out and move to the pills. Mr. Mike, I feel the same way that you feel. I am happy as long as the scale is going down and not up. I feel so much better. I am able to walk long distances, I have more energy. I just feel like a new person. If my doctor would not have given me the goal to lose 15 lbs in one month, I really wouldn't care. My doctor is very strict and he doesn't sugar coat anything. When I told him that my body had a 3 week stall, and the scale was just starting to move again and I hoped to do better next month. He basically told me (not his exact words) that the information about the stall was bull. He has hundreds of patients and they all lose weight if they follow his guidelines. The info about the stall was just an excuse or people trying to make you feel better because you didn't lose anything. He told me that I will lose most of my weight during the first 6 months. So, I need to work as hard as I can to get the most weight off now. If I don't get the weight off the only person that will lose is myself. I have mixed feeling about our talk, because I was so stressed going in for my visit. I wasn't sure what he would say or do, and I wasn't sure what I was doing wrong or why I wasn't losing weight. I was looking on the message boards and talking to people in my support group. It seemed like having a stall was perfectly normal. My doctor doesn’t like nutritionist and doesn't think I need to visit one. But, I just feel like this is all new, and I have so much to learn. How am I suppose to get the help I need. Like talking to him for a few minutes and I found out something that I was doing wrong -such as egg salad (he told me to eat the egg alone and not to make egg salad, it adds too many calories) and the carbs in Vitamins. I have Kaiser and I had to meet with a nut for 6 months and take classes, but I didn't have my surgery until almost a year after those classes. Now, that I had the procedure and I am learning to work my sleeve I still need guidance. Anyway, I know I am starting to rant. I am only 7 weeks out, I am down 47 lbs. I am happy...but I know I still have a lot to learn. Toyia -
Lots of lbs flying off, is this much normal?
dlappjr replied to Robin Leighbuchanan's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Everyone loses differently. That said, I lost 85lbs in the first 90 days. I just recently experienced a full 3 week stall, not a pound was lost, even after working out harder, drinking more fluids and carefully watching my intake. My body just had to readjust. I just noticed 2 pounds gone this morning. You will lose it fast, but do not worry or fret when it stalls. It will stall, you will want to do more to get it going again, but you have to let it run its course. I stopped worrying about it and it did start falling off again. Your loss is fast, but it may be that way for you. Best of luck! -
Stall...for how long?
Middlesister57 replied to fullhandsfullheart's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Don't fret. I had the exact same thing happen to me. I was sleeved on 12/14/10 and right around the first of the year I hit my stall. 10 days with nothing and I was freaking out. But the scale finally started to move and I have been steadily moving since then. DO NOT WORRY. It will start up again. Everyone on here said there is a dreaded 3 week stall. Just keep doing what you are supposed to do and it will start up again. I'm down 44 pounds since pre surgery diet on Dec 1. Lisa -
It looks like you lost some weight pre op. My doctor said the first 30 pounds were the easiest. After that it gets harder. Looks like you may be in the same boat. I lost 12 pounds total in the first two weeks and nothing in week three. I was ready for the 3 week stall and didn't get freaked out. I keep looking at 42 pound total loss and am feeling better than before surgery. Stick with the program and it will come off! HUGS
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Feeling discouraged
emily_0192010 replied to DallasMomofTwins's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
17 pounds in 5 weeks is almost 3.5 pounds per week... which is really awesome!!!!!! Especially if you were able to avoid the 3 week stall. I know that everyone wants stellar results, especially during the first couple months but please remember that this is a marathon, not a sprint. 3.5 pounds per week is above average and is a lot more healthy than dropping a ton right away (like the by-pass patients...). I am four weeks out and have lost 56 pounds, but that includes what I lost in the 4 months pre-op. At first when I was seeing numbers like 3 pounds in two weeks, 4 pounds, etc... it was discouraging. But looking back... I'm really proud of it and happy that I was able to do that. Chin up and don't worry! Keep up the good work on the Protein and keep drinking your Water and you'll get there! -
So, I haven't been on here in a while, and decided to give an update. I just posted some pictures that I had taken back in June when I was at 222 pounds. I just came out of a 3 week stall and am now at 205 pounds. It was frustrating to not lose anything for such a long period of time, but I think it was because I wasn't exercising as much as I had been due to all that has been going on at work. (Just now getting frustrated typing this because the enter button won't work in this box!) I am happy about my weight, not so much about the saggy skin that is coming up in places where I didn't expect. I also haven't been this weight since after having my son 20 years ago. It's nice and I'm excited to see how much more I will lose and how much better I will look.
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So with the exception of the 3 week stall I've been rockin my sleeve! Between thanksgiving and New year's eve I lost almost 20lbs. Then I started doing Zumba and I've hit a wall. Nothing major but ill be 11 weeks post op tomorrow and I'm just wondering if the exercise has put my body into some kind of shock or if I'm heading into a stall or something. I haven't gone 5 days without losing anything since early on. With regard to stalls , (which I understand are normal), I'm curious about what's typical. I am 5'5 started at about 250lbs. Three week stall with tiny losses until about 6 weeks. Then 5 weeks of non stop awesome loss. Now stuck at 201.2-201.7 lbs. For 5 days. Just curious about your thoughts on my progress and where I should go from here. If I am heading into an actual stall, how long does it usually last at this point? Also, I am about 1 week away from TOM. Thanks
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The dreaded first stall...
SoCalDixieGal replied to Hopeful in Rochester's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I too enjoyed the typical 3 week stall a little early as mine hit after week 2. It moved again pretty quickly. You're doing everything right. The scale will move again. -
Am I doing this wrong??
Jaelzion replied to LonglivetheGranny's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Your experience is actually pretty typical. Right after surgery, you can have a lot of water retention and internal swelling, which can skew your weight. And just when that resolves, it's common to hit a stall at 3-4 weeks and it may last anywhere from 1-2 weeks. It's not a sign that anything is wrong, it's just your body first recovering from surgery and then adjusting to the radical change in your food intake. After the 3 week stall breaks, most people start seeing a steady drop in weight for the next several months. I wish weight loss surgeons would warn patients that the number on the scale may not drop a lot in those first post-op weeks, it would save so much unnecessary stress. You're probably doing fine, just stick with the plan. -
I can completely speak to this... The dreaded "3 week stall".... I posted regarding this about 2 weeks ago. I am a little over 6 weeks out (will be 7 on Thursday). I was/am getting my Protein, calories, and walking every evening. The one area I had a deficit in was getting my fluids in. I'm happy to say that I've finally broken through my stall. I've lost 4lbs since last Friday (today is Monday). I have lost a total of 42lbs since beginning my 2 week preop diet. I would like to mention that I took a week off of walking - not by choice, just random circumstance. I resumed walking this past Saturday and have increased my distance each night. I'm thrilled to have broken through this stall and elated that I am back on track. Hang in there! From what I understand everyone thinks the 3 week stall won't happen to them (and its more likely it will), and there's really not much you can do to mentally prepare for it. By the time you reach 3 weeks out, you've crossed over to the other side and as long as you follow the program prescribed by your doctor, you'll push through this and find yourself sharing your personal account with others like me! Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST
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Patience Grasshopper....I didn't lose much weight in first few weeks. I think it was like 4-5 pounds total while only eating an average of 300-400 calories. Most of this was probably due to swelling and healing so I didn't sweat it too much. You shouldn't either. The first few weeks are tough because of your body is recovering. Even if you lost a lot in the first week, you body is now probably saying "???? is going on? I had better hang on to Water and stuff as a safe guard!" Then your body figures out that this is the new normal and starts to release the fat for consumption. That is my take on the "3-week stall", it may not be totally accurate, but it helps me get my head around what my body is doing. Hope this helps.
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Keep reading posts here... you will find post after post stating liquids do not give you restriction like solids. This makes sense yes? the liquids go on through... after your sleeve swelling goes down, it goes down even quicker. When you get to solids, the restriction will hit you in the face...hard. Also, do not compare yourself and your results to any one else... especially someone who is losing a TON of weight quickly or someone who is at the extreme of anything. Your body will do its own thing, just follow Drs orders, drink your water, walk/exercise and get in your protein. Do not worry how long it takes, just do it. Your body will change as time goes and you will have different problems later than you have now. Live in the truth, not in your expectations! There is also a 3 week stall that many people get, do not FREAK about this if it shows up... just search for it here... you will find a ton of company there too....relax.
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Okay ya'll. I've heard of the dreaded 3 week stall period your body goes through...but I'm having it at a week and half post surgery?? I'm 11 days post op and my scale hasn't moved in 3 days!! Discouraging, to say the least. But maybe if I'm not the only one this has happened to....? Sticking to my NUTs plan, not falling off the band wagon, keep on keeping on...I know all of this. Maybe my stall just came early. I was happy losing 1-3 lbs a day - who wouldn't be?!
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The dreaded stall....
BarrySue replied to alisawoo22's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
As long as you keep doing what you're doing, it'll be fine. Your body is not magic, it is not above physics, it will follow endothermic/exothermic reactions and burn fat if you are sticking to the diet. The 3-week stall is a rite of passage. Consider it your initiation into the Loser's club. -
Question about first few weeks weight loss
IcanMakeit replied to joleno's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Try to relax. We've almost all been through this. Do a search on this site for "3 week stall". You will see about a billion answers. -
I have seen posts throughout this site about the 3rd week stall that everyone seems to get, but is there anything I can do to get past this ? Is this just a waiting game? What exactly should I do and how many more times will this happen? Please help everyone. Thanks.
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I am almost 4 weeks post op and am curious about how many ounces everyone is eating at this stage. I have no problems eating or drinking and eat 4 to 5 small meals at 2-4 ounces a day plus at least 1 protein shake. Drink my water and find the crystal lite squirt flavoring helps. I don't concern myself with calories right now and just focus on my protein and water intake. But I feel hungry quite often and am in the 3 week stall, now I wonder if I am taking in to many ounces or not enough. I have lost 25 #'s from pre op to date and am on soft foods. Sent from my SM-G935P using BariatricPal mobile app
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I stopped losing for 7 or 8 days around 3 weeks. The infamous 3 week stall..Google it. It will last for a week or two the the weight comes off again. No worries!
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Falling Into The Stall Trap
Castletree replied to yecats's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
i had a 3 week stall that was driving me nuts. First I thought I was eating too much(don't know how that's possible) then I thought I was eating too little. So, I upped my Protein and Water and now the scale has started moving again. I think my body thought I was starving. I guess I should expect this to happen often on this journey. Just don't give up hope! Kris -
I was sleeved on 4/10/2017, and within the first week I had lost 20 pounds. (Started at 355 and ended up 335)I'd heard of the "3 week stall" but I didn't think it'd come after only a week... well it did. I remained my same weight for 3 weeks, but I didn't get too discouraged because my body fat percentage was going down and I lost 17 inches all around during that 3 weeks. Hopped on the scale this morning, and I was down to 329! My goal weight is around 235-240 but I'm sure it will change the closer I get to it, so I will see.
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I have consistently eaten about 600-800 calories unless I work out, then I try to get 800-900 calories in. You might be experiencing the 3 week stall. That hit for me with a venegance and lasted almost 2 weeks. I just kept on doing what I was doing, and it worked out. Are you keeping your carbs low? That works best for me, if I keep my carbs to 40 or less, and make sure to get my 60 grams of protein in. That's hard to do early out, but it has worked for me.
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Phase 4 weight loss stopped/
Sosewsue61 replied to hard2doover's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Calm down...it's the '3 week stall' - just put that in the search box. I have been stalled for a month with no scale movement - losing inches and clothing sizes - but not #s. I admit to being pissed about it, but figure it is part of the process. You digestion is adjusting, as well as your body, and you are still in the early stages of healing internally too. 6-8 ounces of protein at one sitting? Or the whole day? -
I had my surgery on Feb 4th, I have lost 12 lbs, however...i have not lost a single pound this week, feel a bit bummed out about it. I also went back to work a week later and that was fine, surprised at how fast I felt good. My pre-surgery weight was 206, today I am 194, been there for a week Not sure why, I even started walking on the treadmill every other day for 45 min, about 2.5 miles. I hope this is what they call the 3 week stall. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks. Just seems I eat such a little bit and should lose more. I'll remain optimistic though, I know it takes time, just ready to see that scale in the 180's already. Let me know if anyone has any thoughts/inspirations to share. Thanks.
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Just like everyone above has said....it is the 3 week stall and most of us experienced it. I'm 4 months out and about every 2-3 weeks I have a stall but then it kicks back in again. YES, it is very discouraging but you will see that the weight will continue to come off. You might even experience some depression as I am working my way through right now. It's not only a physical change but a HUGE emotional change as well. So, hang in there!!! YOU WILL SUCCEED!
