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I'm 10 weeks post op & I've stalled. For a week now. It's so frustrating. I've stepped up my exercise and even decreased my food intake. I did not go through the 3 week stall. This is my first time. I'm about to go back to a liquid diet for a bit. Any help or suggestions. Thank you ????????
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Not losing anything? ?
SleevedNFree replied to tnf0920's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks everyone for the informative posts. I was sleeved on March 4, 2015 and hit the 3 Week Stall and have stayed at the same weight for the past 2 weeks. While I've been getting in the 60g of Protein, I need to increase the water; I'm barely hitting 60 oz daily. I've got a number of things that can be tweaked to make it better. The good news is that what the scales aren't saying, the measurement tape is. So, I'm losing crazy inches, which is good, but I definitely want to improve the eating to balance this. I appreciate the helpful hints from the veterans who've been doing this for some time. I will take your lead and expect to do better, feel better, and see better. Huge thanks!!!!! -
Not losing anything? ?
foreversleeved08 replied to tnf0920's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been gaining also! I have gained 3kg since last week and I dunno why as I am not going over 1,000kcals a day sometimes no where near but someone has said bout carbs to cut them back out and see what happens I hear you, it sucks so bad to see a gain! but if you search 3 week stall from this site, there is so much advice already on here about it and after 4 days of moping, i feel so much better! the experts know what they are talking about! we'll see the scale moving soon just keep at it -
Not losing anything? ?
foreversleeved08 replied to tnf0920's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've read about the 3 week stall but nothing about the 3 week gain :/...sorry to hi-jack UR post OP, but im genuinely concerned about what I could be doing wrong or what I can change. I have gained 5lbs after losing 23lbs...I follow my diet religiously, low carb, only eating two table spoons of food...I barely hit 500 cals. Should I be eating more? My plan says 500 cals so that's what I've been doing. I'm still working up to hitting protein and water goals I get about half of protein 35g and about 50 ounces of water per day. I went from losing near a pound a day to gaining 5lbs in one day. BM are good,..what can I do differently yall? I don't want to fail at this. -
Week 3 Stall (also ovulating..)
Susanjoyce392 replied to Kiba's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Very normal-- you are probably losing fat, just "restocking water"! That 3-week stall article on here explains it really well. -
Search "The Dreaded 3 Week Stall" either on Google or this forum. VERY common, happens to most. Your body is just taking a break. Keep drinking your fluids, getting your protein and move a little and it will pass. Might be your first, won't be your last
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Not losing anything? ?
BLERDgirl replied to tnf0920's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It may be the 3 week stall, however this may not be a good idea. Your nutritionist should have given you some information on eating/drinking. You should be striving to reach the minimum Protein goals or 60 gm a day and 64 ounces of fluids. Initially you can't always trust your sleeve to tell you when you are hungry. Acid production sometimes feels very similar to hunger. Are you on a PPI such as prilosec or omeprazole? Failing to meet your protein goals can hinder your weight loss. -
5 weeks post op weight gain
beachgurl84 replied to nikki1980's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not to ask for TMI but you may be experiencing some constipation. Our bodies can hold like 8 lbs of waste and if you just started eating solid foods, that could be the reason. Keep up your Fluid intake and things will move along including the needle on the scale. Oh, also search around this site for the "dreaded 3 week stall". That should at least alleviate any fears you have about this because it's perfectly normal and almost everyone goes through it. -
Here is the thing. Everyone hits the stall and it won't be the first one. The best thing you can do for yourself is not get so frustrated that you cry because it is going to happen more than once. If you follow the plan, you will begin losing again. If the scale upsets you so much you might want to stick to weighing in once a month. You will not notice the stalls when they happen. Your body simply needs a break and so it takes one. There are many many posts on this site about the 3 week stall, it might help to search and read through them or even do. Google search so you understand why it is happening. I promise you that if you follow the plan, you will start losing again. Do not let your stall derail you. You can do this!
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Sleeved in Tijuana March 2015 my experience
SleevedNFree replied to funkley's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Thanks for sharing your story. It helps for those of us who have gone through it to share this level of detail so others can learn. That's how I got my insight and understanding. I was sleeved on March 4th and my story closely aligns with yours. So grateful this journey has gone so well - down 44 pounds so far, but hit that infamous 3 week stall, but expect to start losing again. Keep up the good work and much success to you as you continue this awesome journey! -
What is interesting to me about your remark is comparing the "culture" of those two different forums. I too started out on the other but as you know rarely post there anymore. At some point, a few months post op, i realized that there were more people here that were inspiring to me... I chose a strategy to pick a handful of people who were "similiar" to me - revised from band, lots of weight to lose - and were successful. I focused on listening to THEM. i found the other forum friendlier at times but not as inspiring or useful. Now, since I am not known there very well, when I do drop in I have a high probability of ticking someone off or tangling with a certain guy which i find fascinating. It is like the "culture" is just enough different that I manage to rub people wrong pretty predictably. I do understand why vets don't hang around. There are several who are a year or two further out than me who are in somewhat contact, but really don't want to read posts about the 3 week stall anymore. somewhere along the line, the tipping point is reached and they just stop altogether.
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Stalls suck...but get used to it!!! It's REALLY....REALLY...REALLY FRUSTRATING....but the are going to happen!!! And I gave definitely gotten on the scale and gained 2-3 pounds!!! Don't let it bother you. You will get past it and the scale will move again. I'm on quite a roller coaster right now where I only lose once a month. Crazy!! I'll drop 10 lbs at beginning of month...and then the stall belts get fastened...and I go for a 3 week stall journey!
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February Sleevers - how are you doing?
Blue Sky replied to healthiswealth's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Surgery 2/9. Lost about 15 before surgery, around 13 after that. Hit a 3 week stall where I think I gained 5 pounds! Lost the 5 pounds over the past 2 weeks so I'm back at 13 after surgery. Crazy. I take solace in that I have gone down several sizes from a size 22 to an 18 and people are noticing! -
I think I had hit my '3 week stall' a bit early... Last week I was stuck at 37-38 pounds loss. Today the scales says I lost over 2 pounds from the day before. So glad to have had the sleeve. My energy level is even higher than before surgery. My clothes are very noticeably loose on me and my belt needs new holes punched in it or I need to buy a new one. My only set back was coming down with strep throat 1 week post op. Just taking things one day at a time. Today I get to start ground meat.... YAY... something not pureed or liquid.
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Hmm.... Week 1 weight loss, or not.
TammyDTM replied to OldMomOf3's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Well let me tell you, they had me up 17 pounds after surgery! It took me a week and a day to get back to surgery weight. It was pretty easy with only taking in fluids and walking every two hours while I was awake. I was at 3 weeks post yesterday and I am down 17 pounds from morning of surgery. So, 34 pounds lost since surgery. The weight comes off! Now in the dreaded (I didn't believe it) 3 week stall! -
I am not losing weight
CowgirlJane replied to BrownD's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Rogofulm Thank you for being the one man "dreaded 3 week stall" campaign! It's awesome Only thing to add is that once you are maintaining your new trim figure, you won't even remember stalls etc... take the long view and this stuff just doesn't matter! -
I am going through the 3 week stall right now too! The scale hasn't moved in almost a week now. Its frustrating but I know its normal.
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I am not losing weight
JerseyCityGal replied to BrownD's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, search for "3 week stall". You will see hundreds of posts about it. Most of us have had this happen. -
Not quite 2 weeks post-op and stalled?!
Rizzle01 replied to kndoster's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am glad I found this forum. I also hit the infamous 3 week stall right around week 3 lol. I am going on week 4 and the lbs are starting to fall off again but not near as fast as before. Now that I know this is normal I am not as concerned. Thank you all! -
we all know about the 3 week stall, what about the 4 week crash and burn
chunkyloverlovesyou posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
4 weeks out and now i am having week one problems. Extreme nausea, dizziness, intolerance to exercise. I have orthostatic hypotension fainting spells several times a day.. dont know whats wrong with me. I was feeling great a week ago, getting lots of exercise, all gone now. Anyone else experience this? -
The scale is not moving!
Rebecca Jo Ragon replied to jencooper's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That happened to me. Huge weight loss when I went back for my first visit and then nothing for a couple weeks. Many people refer to a 3 week stall. However, mine started the second week. Either way, if you are getting in your Protein and Water things are happening. You will see weight loss. I don't know all of the scientific reasons why the body holds on to weight like it does and then suddenly releases it. Truth be told, I am not sure the doctors fully understand it either. LOL! Anyway, focus on the water and protein and avoid the scales for a few days and then go back to them. They will start moving in the right direction. Good luck! -
Don't worry...3 weeks seems to be a magical stall number. I've seen a ton of posts on here about people that have the 3 week stall (myself included). It will pass, just give it time. I know the desire to want the weight gone is large, but it's healthier and more realistic for it to come off in smaller numbers, and stalls will continually happen. Stay focused on what you are doing and stay away from the scale during those times...take your measurements, a lot of times if the number on the scale is stuck, the numbers on your measurements will go down. Good luck :-)
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Perplexed. Surgeon says no such thing as a "stall"
blondebomb replied to kndoster's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I dont want to be sarcastic or anything but from personal experiance..I hit the "3 week stall" an it lasted for me almost a month. I didn't change a thing. I didn't go up an I didn't go down. many also call this a "plataeu" and my surgeon an the staff and also in my preop classes from the nutritionist, psychologist/psychiatrist and the nurses who also taught the class yes they all called it the dreaded "stall" to our class. its baffling how all these dr's (surgeon's) teach differantly.. reminds me of all 4 differant rhumeys I have seen in 4 yrs they all had their own opinions and ways of treating. drove me nuts! haha (don't ask why I made the comment on the rhumey thing just reminded me what I seen with them as well).. -
Hi there! Most people lose weight very very fast during pre op diet and the first week or two following surgery. You should expect that to slow down drastically. For me I lose on average 3 lbs per week. The thing is, some weeks I don't lose anything and then the next I lose 4 or 5 lbs. As long as you are losing overall you are in good shape. Some people weigh every day and some people weigh weekly, monthly or only when they go for check ups. They do this to avoid the frustration of the scale. I weigh once a day religiously but I don't get stressed when the scale doesn't move. Most of the time you are still losing inches. There is also the dreaded 3 week stall, but if you keep following the plan, I promise you will begin to drop those pounds again. You just cannot expect that you will lose as fast as the first couple weeks every week. Good luck!
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When are the "typical" stalls?
GEAUX SAINTS replied to Quest4TheNewMe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@ProjectMe - I'm so glad you said that about shrinking. I've been on the 3 week stall for 3 weeks, but I AM "shrinking"!!! I think I just might stop worrying! Thanks again!
