Is It The Infamous 3 Week Stall Or Is It 3 Weeks Of Stalling?

[happy1957 138]

Hey, happy. You and I were sleeved on the same day, and I'm also going on 3 weeks with basically no scale movement--I've been losing and regaining the same pound every few days! It's really frustrating, even with the opportunity to read about other people's experiences at this stage.

I just went to the gym for the first time today and rode a stationary bike for 15 minutes, which exhausted me. I had planned to start my Couch to 5K program this week, but I'm going to have to work up to jogging.

I will say that I have more energy now that I'm eating solid foods again. The weakness. I had in weeks 1-3 was awful.

I am so sorry that you are feeling the same pains of the lack of weight loss, but I feel good when I get support from the " Real" experiences of my co- sleevers here at VST.

Other than walking , my Dr is against exercise until 8- 12 weeks. I guess next week she will let me know when I can start. Historically I gain weight my first couple weeks of working out.

In many, many ways I am so lucky and have not experienced weakness or even terrible fatigue. I do get tired, but not the type of tired that sends you to your car for a noontime nap at work. I am n early riser and try to go to bed early. My job is standing and walking most of the day, so I' m very pleased to have escaped the extreme fatigue. I'm not sure if it's because my Dr believes in immediate Vitamin D and B 12 replacements along with a good Vitamin with Iron. I have also been able to get all my Protein and Water in each day since the day I came home from the hospital.

I had also did everything asked of me since my first nutrition and Dr's visits, including the changes in my behaviors . Maybe that all together has made my recovery so good. My biggest issue is Constipation, although I use benefiber daily.... I'm not getting the results I would like.

I would love to stay in touch with you since we were sleeved on the same day if that's ok.. I'll add you as a friend. :-)

So, all of that is just to say...things are getting better since surgery. It's just a slow train we're riding! Best of luck to you. I'm confident that we'll both see great results!

[happy1957 138]

My weight loss has been VERY slow and in a pattern. I lose for about a week and then I stall for three. This has been ongoing since surgery. I have "only" lost 44 pounds since surgery day on September 12th and I have only lost two pounds since Christmas, which was five weeks ago. Be patient, it will happen and your body is just freaking out right now.

You have done a great job, 44 lbs in four months is awesome . I will try to be patient. I know that my disappointment should be short lived. I will get weighed by my Dr on the 9th and see what happens. I loved your words that my body is freaking out, I think

my mind is at times too. :-) I am usually a very slow loser and should have this figured this out by now.

[SleeveDreamer 383]

I was in a stall for about a week. I increased my calorie intake a little, and made sure I drank 2 Premier Protein drinks a day and I lost 4 lbs. the next day!

[xenophile 9]

Yay, you're my first VST friend! :first:

[LoserMama 37]

I'm slow too. Just had my 6 week followup appt and according to their scales have lost 26 lbs in six weeks. I stalled for about two weeks starting at 3 weeks, then after AF came I dropped another 3 lbs, and now I'm just sitting there again. But I hope if I keep eating right (Nut said I was doing a great job after reviewing myfitnesspal logs) and starting moving more now. Moving more is my big goal this month.

[happy1957 138]

I'm slow too. Just had my 6 week followup appt and according to their scales have lost 26 lbs in six weeks. I stalled for about two weeks starting at 3 weeks, then after AF came I dropped another 3 lbs, and now I'm just sitting there again. But I hope if I keep eating right (Nut said I was doing a great job after reviewing myfitnesspal logs) and starting moving more now. Moving more is my big goal this month.

I wish you the best of luck, slow losing may be better in the long run, maybe we won't have any hanging anything. (That would be a miracle) Although just a few pounds and I am getting turkey jowls. Just four more months I may be considered "Senior Citizen" at many restaurants, so I guess I've earned them. :-) My sister had this surgery On August 30th, she looked like she was losing weight, but claims she had a 5 week stall. She has been sort of a roller coaster loser, nothing for a couple weeks than a good drop. She is almost at goal, lost 8 lbs in the last two weeks which is huge considering she is so small. I'll keep hoping it all works out..

[SuperMom 33]

I have been in a stall since before Christmas. Stuck at same weight UGGGG. Really frustrating since I was only 8 lbs from GOAL (ok Dr.'s goal....I am shooting for 135) I ran out of Vitamins for about two weeks (ordered them online and finally got them in) I also tried to up the Protein (I have been busy at work and some days it is hard to get 80 grams of Protein in!) I can't do shakes they make me throw up.

soooooooooooooo anyway.............I weighed this morning and finally after about two months lost 3 lbs!!!WOOOOHOOOO STALL IS BROKEN!!

so I have five more pounds until Dr.'s goal weight.

Guess I have to finally change my ticker!!!

Stick in there. Sometimes it just takes time. I have noticed also that my size 14 jeans are way loose....I have not worn a size 12 in about 20++++ years...........kind of want to go try some on just to see????

[Catracks 865]

I'm in a stall too. It's been a little over a week. I know I need to kick up the exercise, but starting back to work this week has kicked my butt. The hour commute home doesn't help either.

Just FYI and probably TMI, but Citrucel is my new friend. Can't take it all the time, but it seems to work for me. I'm going to insert more Fiber into my diet while keeping the Protein up. Broccoli with my Greek yogurt gorgonzola dip anyone?

[thebionicbroad 127]

The body fights like a maniac to keep weight stable, even to the point of holding Water, or slowing down the metabolism. Wish my bod weren't so scrappy.

[Joiebean 53]

I'm right there with you. I dropped 17 lbs in the first two weeks. And now....nothing....one lb lost, one lb gained. I'm doing my best to get all the Water and Protein in, but Im just exhausted. Someone mentioned the weakness and tiredness that comes with the first few weeks.....and boy I'm feeling it.

[Fat4now 7]

Wow...I feel a little better knowing that I am not the only one going through this...I feel for all of you who are experiencing the emotions I have...I lost a pound everyday for the first two weeks and now I have stalled for a week now. I have been very upset because I remembered reading where most people lose between 20-35 pounds the first month and it doesn't look like I am going to hit that. I was praying for 25 pounds in the first month but that is not going to happen unless I wake up and lose 3 pounds in a day... I know I need to get moving more and I need to drink some milk of magnesia...I definitely think those two things might help me break my stall...We will see. Good luck to everyone who is going through these stalls...They are really upsetting... I told my family--if I am going to be suffering like this--that scale better move!

[xenophile 9]

I think I'm un-stalled! Yay (and knock on wood)! 3 pounds down as of this evening.

I hope everyone else is seeing the scale move for them, too.

[happy1957 138]

Update.... I will be 6 weeks post op tomorrow. I have not lost a thing in almost 4 weeks, since my 2 week check up. I was given a goal of losing 6lbs and now have but one full day to do that in. I have a Dr's and nutritionist appointment on Thursday. I have seen a drop of about 2lbs, but then the next day it's right back on the scale. I hope a miracle happens by Thursday, I am embarrassed to go to the Dr's without any weight loss. I get all my Protein, little to no carbs and plenty of Water. I don't know what else to do. :-( I hate being old. All the young ones seem to have the weight just fall off. I hate to think this was all done for nothing.

[xenophile 9]

I'm sorry to hear that, happy. I don't think you should be embarrassed, though. If you're doing everything you're supposed to be doing, then that's all you can do! (not sure if that's logical, but you know what I mean) I hope your doc and nut are supportive, not negative. And I just know you'll start seeing the scale move in the right direction again soon!

[Catracks 865]

What's old my dear. I'm 46. Have you added cadio and weight training to the mix? Maybe up the calories, up the Protein? Ask the nutritionist. That's what they are there for.