So Just how long does the 3 week stall last?

[Beth323 13]

Yep I am in the 3 week stall. Also having a hard time with several foods, and the Protein drinks.. My Dr said to hang in there, the problem with food and drink is worst in the the morning and I guess this is not that unusual. But I have been in a stall for a week now. Just how long does this last?

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Mine didn't last real long, I think it was around a week to 10 days tops. I didn't write it down so I don't have the actual data. However based on many replies around here I've seen it lasts anywhere from 3-5 weeks total.

[wishes 125]

Mine lasted 3 weeks. It sucked majorly but I dropped almost 6 lbs afterward.

[5McK 10]

Everyone is different, but my stall lasted 11 days. Hang in there!!!

[Sleeve2B 11]

I am now 6 weeks out. My stall last 2-3 weeks straight, but dropped 4lbs afterwards. Also, in the mornings my sleeve is very tight and I can not get foods down. So my doc mentioned to me that it is best to drink "warm tea". It helps the muscle to relax. Sooo, first I drink warm tea, followed by several of my Vitamins, then I drink a frozen Protein shake -- wait a couple of hours and I will try to get down yogurt. By the time all of that settles I will eat my full lunch (about 1 cup full of protein\veggies, or Soup, etc.). I will do 1/2 of a Protein Bar around 2pm and by 5PM I am in the gym exercising before going home.

What I have learned is that with each week that goes by, I can get more foods down and my body resilence to working out again is bouncing back to normal.

The stall is because of the lack of calories. The body is protecting itself in case you are in starvation mode. Hang in there! Eventually, you will get more calories in and your body will begin to release the weight more and more.

Good Luck!

S2B

[mythreechildren2001 7]

Mine last 3-4 weeks. It was so very frustrating, but once it was over I've been a loser ever since!!