5 Weeks Out Of Surgery....stalling Already

[carriecat 12]

I was sleeved on June 5th. I had 2 weeks of the low cal diet prior to surgery. I'm down 23 lbs, which I'm very thankful for. This week, tho, I stayed the same. Today I started keeping a journal of when/what I am eating/drinking. I'm hoping I can figure it out that way. Should I be losing quicker? I'm drinking the Protein Shakes, and I'm eating eggs, turkey, cheese, etc. Did I break it???

[AnnKMc 3]

I was sleeved on June 11 and went through a week where I did not lose any! It was so discouraging and then, I went to my mom's for 4 days and came back having lost 5 pounds! Don't be discouraged. Keep on keepin' on. Hope the weight moves for you soon!

[former_vbg 198]

Relax..... stalls are part of the process, ESPECIALLY this early in your journey. I'm surprised you didn't have the traditional "3 week stall". Your body has to catch up with itself. Remember, you just went through MAJOR surgery. There are only a handful of people I have seen post on this board that had a continued weight loss their entire journey and even fewer who had rapid weight loss during their entire journey.

Just keep doing what your doing. It sounds like you are just fine with Protein, Protein, protein, drinking your Water or other no calorie/ sugar free drinks. Others have made suggestions to take measurements of yourself because while the scale may not be moving, your body is likely still changing!!!!

[I_did_it! 33]

I did have the traditional three week stall that many people on here talk about. I went a whole week without losing a pound, and then bam...it picked right back up! No worries carriecat, you will start up again!

[peacelovenkarma 12]

^{I was basically stuck at the same weight from week 3- week 6. It picked right back up again}

^{It's normal to feel like your not doing something right. But your doing great!}

[cissiesue 119]

Im 4 Weeks out today, and have been in a stall for just under 2 Weeks. I noticed at day 16/17 that the scale was not moving, so I upped everything, Water, exercise, protien, calories, and just this morning, I saw the scale move slightly. Im not counting it as a loss just yet. Ill wait til wed/thur when I weigh again, to see what the scale has to say! Hang in there, this is a crazy ride!

[peacelovenkarma 12]

Another thing I wanted to add is that even though you are not losing pounds you will be losing inches. My clothes stlll managed to get looser even though the scale was stuck....I even went out and got a new scale cuz I was convinced it was busted! hahaha

[Wheetsin 714]

Use the board's search function and put in terms like "3 week stall". This is something that virtually everyone goes through. It can hit 2 - 5 weeks out, usually in weeks 3 or 4.

At week 3 I stalled for about 10 weeks.

BTW, one week with no loss isn't really a stall. That's a misnomer. It would be much more accurate to call it "an equilibrium period". It's your body doing what it is supposed to do.

[blondeej 111]

I've been stalled for 2 weeks (4 weeks post op today). This morning I saw the first movement since those 2 weeks with a lb down. Praying tomorrow I see some more movement and can kiss this stall GOODBYE and welcome my SANITY back!

I even started our own thread for this, come on over! lol

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/44052-i-propose-we-start-a-thread-for-june-sleevers-that/

[carriecat 12]

THANK YOU all to have replied! I didn't know it was that common. I figured it was something I was doing. I am starting this week to excercise. My Protein is good, my Water is good. I was about to regret doing this, thinking that I royally messed up. Glad to know it's not just me. Not that I want anyone to stall, but knowing it happens sets my mind at ease.

I am taking everyone's advice and will keep keeping on! You all do the same as well!!

Good luck everyone! I go to my 6 week doc visit on Wed. Maybe I'll drop a few before then!