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Two weeks out and not losing :(
GEAUX SAINTS replied to melhach's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
The "dreaded 3 week stall"! Mine lasted 2 1/2 weeks. Not everyone is the same, though. -
I've lost 14pds in 14 days. I really hope I'm not a part of the 3 week stall.
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Warmest congratulations on your success so far! @@JamieLogical is absolutely right about the infamous 3-week stall. *Scream!* Most of us experienced it. Mine last almost a month, but the weight loss will resume again! So hang in there if you hit that stall.
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Only losing 1lbs a day
CC197823 replied to nikki1980's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 1 month 5 days post op and down 34 pounds since surgery. I was lucky enough to skip the 3 week stall but now it makes me even more anxious and nervous for when my first one hits. There are so many things that can affect this like everyone says...my doc has us on a full month of liquid which could be the reason I skipped the 3 week stall. Also I have quite a bit to lose. So many factors that change person to person. Anyway thankful for my progress, I really am enjoying this "honeymoon" stage. -
December Sleevers
ThinnieMinnie2B replied to kelskels13's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved 12/22. I've a total of 51lbs including the 15lbs during the 2 week pre op liquid diet. I hit the dreaded 3 week stall and it lasted a good 2-3 weeks. Super frustrating. But I can tell my body is reshaping itself, especially my tummy. I drink around 100oz of fluid a day, get in 60-70g of protein, track EVERYTHING using My Fitness Pal, and walk 2-3 miles 4-5 times a week. I've also been doing squats, lunges and other exercises to shape up my legs and booty. During the stall I would change up the foods I was eating and the exercise. It seemed to help. It can be discouraging but just remember if you're following your program you WILL lose and the sleeve will do it's job. Congrats on your 26lb loss! Best wishes! -
Not quite 2 weeks post-op and stalled?!
GEAUX SAINTS replied to kndoster's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@@kndoster - My 3 week stall started at 2 weeks and lasted 2 weeks! I'm a month out and the first 16 days I lost 16 pounds. EXCITED!!! Then the stall. I've started loosing again and I'm now at 20 lbs. I'm trying not to get discouraged, but it's hard sometimes. I understand EXACTLY what you're talking about, but it is normal! Good luck to you!!! -
Not quite 2 weeks post-op and stalled?!
kndoster posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I has surgery on 2/24, so I will be two weeks out on Tuesday. I lost 10 lbs in the first week, then 1 more pound totaling 11 lbs and and now I have been stuck there for about 4 days. I have heard of the 3 week stall, but before I even reach 2 weeks? Very disappointed considering I am drinking every meal. Anyone else experience this? Is this "normal?" Thanks! -
December Sleevers
sweetie716 replied to kelskels13's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm down 51 since surgery on Dec. 11th. I am exercising every day about 30-45 minutes and tracking everything I eat in MFP and taking my Vitamins. My 3 week stall lasted 10-11 days and I stalled last week for 6 days. I'll be 3 months out on Wednesday. I think I may be seeing a little extra hair in the brush after showers, but I'm not 100% sure yet. I have been having dreams about clumps coming out. I've been hitting protein/fluid goals since day 3 post-op. -
Been bad lately....
GEAUX SAINTS replied to Sapp28's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My problem hasn't been fruit, it's been sliders. But after a 2 week, "dreaded 3 week stall", I decided that this was more important than the moment of satisfaction I got from eating the wrong thing! I'm back on track now and hope to stay that way! You just need to make up your mind if this is worth it, if YOU"RE worth it! You know the answer as well as I do!!! Let's do this!!! -
Sleeve or Lap band? Scared of choosing wrong option!
GEAUX SAINTS replied to KS123's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the lap-band put in in 2002. I did great with it until it started failing me. After 4 surgeries due to slippage, bad port, etc, it had to come out! If I had to all over again, I would choose the sleeve, hands down. Although I'm only a month out with the sleeve, and have been in the "dreaded 3 week stall" for two of those 4 weeks, it would be my first and only choice. -
Check out the forums on the 3 week stall. Many of us went through this.
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Meh! i hate my scale!
alwaysvegas replied to sandyb68's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
"3 week stall"...do a quick search. It's all over these message boards. Many of us hit that stall. Mine lasted a month. Very common and nothing to get distraught over. Your weight will fluctuate a bit throughout the week and the day, so you're only introducing anxiety by weighing yourself daily. Stick to the nutrition plan and exercise plan and the weight will start coming off again. -
I'm in a 2 week, dreaded 3 week stall!!! UGH!!!
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I need to vent...4 weeks out and very stalled
Babbs replied to LisaLou30's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's so frustrating, isn't it? I was expecting one the first few weeks because I had read so much about "The Dreaded 3 Week Stall". What I WASN'T expecting were several more after that, including a long ugly one I'm in the middle of right now. If you are following your program, drinking lots if water, and getting some exercise, it will pass. Doesn't make it any less infuriating though, does it?? -
10 Weeks Post VSG - Struggling - Eating more - Confession.
LisaLouBop replied to gabrielle2014's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
When was the last time you lost 40 lbs in 10 weeks, and recovered from a mild heart attack? Cut yourself some slack. Your are doing great. As for the 3 week stall, I truly believe that stalls are merely the body getting use to the weight loss. -
Australia - Melbourne
Bellarose100 replied to steveelea's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Dreaded 3 week stall on Monday which was 3 weeks on the dot it only lasted two days lost 600 grams this morning it's slowing coming off! -
December sleevers
JustJaime5 replied to holliwood1980's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello December sleevers. I had my surgery on 12/9 I'm approaching my 3 mo visit w my dr and I'm afraid he's not going to be happy w my weight loss so far. It's going sooooo slow. Lots of stalls. I'm down 41.4lbs. I lost 30 the first month out then 11.4 in 2 months? Does that seem right to everyone? He didn't give me a goal but he said 30 lbs was just about what he would consider average % for my starting weight in the first month. The second month I had to minimize activity bc one of the incisions needed to be re cut and left open to heal on its own. I had like a 3 week stall during that time. I'm just getting past the walking / treadmill stage at the gym and have kicked it up a notch to spinning and toning classes. I'm eating between 700-1000 calories but I have had a day or two at 1200 calories. And I'm hungry! I am full really fast but I'm hungry every 2 hours. I was told not to count calories just to count Protein but I see how little some folks are eating and I look at my slow weight loss and I'm thinking that's why, but the funny thing is the days I've had the 1200 calories, I've dropped weight the next day or so. So while I feel like that means I may not be getting enough calories, I'm afraid to eat more. I track on myFitnessPal, according to their calories (even assuming I didn't have the surgery) I should be losing 2 lbs a week. I think my calorie allotment is just over 1400 cal to lose 2 lbs a week. I realize that's for "non surgicals" but wouldn't it stand to reason that I should lose a min of 2 lbs a week if I eat less than that? The scale is not my friend. I know I need to stay off but it's so hard. I have lost 6.5 inches from my waist and the same from my hips. So I'm seeing progress just not on the scale and that's all my doc goes by. Did anyone's doc give them a scale or set expectations for the 3 month visit? -
The dreaded 3 week stall!!! UGH!!!
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Sometimes our bodies are just in shock after the trauma of surgery. I agree, 550 could be low esp with activity. At about 1 month out I was scolded for not eating enough (about 650 calories). When I protested I couldn't "fit" anymore I was told to add high protein snacks. I worked up to 1000-1200 calories per day logging everything with 80-100g of protein exercising 5x per week and lost steady but not super fast. I had weeks I didn't lose much, maybe 1/2 pound, but no real "stalls" after the dreaded 3 week stall. Labs were always good and I lost only a little hair. Feels like I'm in a really good place for maintenance now.
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Any December 30th Sleevers ?!
WASunshinegal replied to hootney1214's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@TheBombMom I'm eating cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper and lettuce. But I've tried a little cabbage and carrot and my belly hinted it was not yet time. Celery has not been appealing yet. My surgeon said to hold off on the harder things until 6 weeks and then try them weekly. Last week I had seared tuna and could eat that no problem but then I had tuna poke and my belly suggested it was not fully ready. So we'll hold off on Sushi for a bit longer. Nothing huge or incredible happened - it was just a little gnawing that it was taking a bit more work than other things. I haven't been getting too excited because by the time I get my protein in my "belly budget" is near full and there's not a lot of room left for other things. Indian food was AWESOME - we did need to adjust the spice as I don't get rice or bread but my tummy was totally ready for the bit of increased spice. I was able to try a bit of everything and didn't feel cheated and I was able to eat on my left overs for 2 days. Fruit I've been eating. One of those big Honeycrisps is 4 servings for me and if I slice it thin I can eat the skin no problem. Haven't tried orange type fruit yet. Strawberries are a-ok and bananas (ok 1/2 a banana at a time) has been on the menu since mushies. I went for my 8 week on Tuesday and my surgeon said not to worry too much about the fruits and veggies right now as I'm on my supplements and my body can make the carbs and fats I need. That I just need to focus on getting in the protein and water as my body can't make that and would take what it needs from my muscle mass - and my muscles are what I'm not trying to loose! She said my 1000-to 1100 calories were good but not to go below 800 and if it varied in that range it was ok. My weightloss has been slower. There was a 3 week stall around week 3. But my surgeon said I was still on track and where I should be. I'm glad she gave me my little gold star because watching everyone else I was feeling a bit left behind. Even though I'm meeting things in my closet I haven't met in years. I'm sure I've said "How YOU doin?" in my best Joey voice at least 50 times when I discover an old favorite. OH and the super cool part - no more metformin and no more blood pressure medication! -
@@sweeteyes504 Congrats on your accomplishments so far! That's great! I'm 5'10" my HW was 368, SW was 333, in the before pic I was 342, I did a 3 day liquid diet before surgery. I hit that dreaded 3 week stall, and stalled again last week. As far as eating, I just starting holding down meat after downloading an app recommended on this forum called Eat Slower. A typically day for me would be BF is usually a premier protein shake, lunch a small chilli (the only 'meat' I could keep down since week 4) and dinner a quarter of an avocado with a little Evoo and balsamic vinegar. Now that in adding 2 oz of chicken, the avocado slice is smaller, but I still can't eat it all. I'd be lying if I told you I get all my fluids in, I try, but 36 Oz seems to be my max. I have a 16 oz coffee every morning, regular caff, with skim milk too. As far as exercise, my office is very fast paced, so I'm running around there for 7 hours a day, hit the gym after work for an hour for a little more cardio. I just began strength training again on Monday, so I'm at the gym a little longer now. My son does judo 3 x's a week, so on those days, I hit the mini gym at the judo center to do an hour of rowing. Saturdays and Sundays are cleaning and family days, so they are my rest days.
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Plateau Already! only 12 days post-op
Babbs replied to Veeta's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You're doing nothing wrong. It's something so common, it even has a name. Search in the forums for "The Dreaded 3 Week Stall". You will find a plethora of information about why it happens to almost everyone at around 3 weeks. Hang in there, it will pass -
Pain gone after weird feeling...is this normal?
heftyhoosier replied to suitechicguy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't experienced that yet, but one of my friends who had this done told me that happened to her. I think it's a thing, like the 3 week stall. Happens to a lot of folks. -
I'm 4 weeks tomorrow and down 23 lbs. Did not have 3 week stall but I'm sure it'll catch up with me. Lol.
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Cheated postop...concerned
Debbie Jean replied to xmaleengyx's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Your tummy was butchered so it's still very swollen. Reintroducing foods is a very sloooow process. Some people need to go slower than others so take your time with the soft foods. Remember Protein and hydration are crucial. Not only will you feel better but it promotes weight loss. You are experiencing the classic 3 week stall. Everyone raise your hand if you experienced it? Lol. I did. I think many many do. I didn't drop anything for about a week. Your tummy is resting and healing. It WILL start dropping again. As always though if you have any questions ask your surgeon/nut. They are the best guide to what is normal and what you should be concerned about. Hang in there! Hope you are feeling better soon
