What Am I Doing Wrong? Im At A Stall And Im 4 Weeks Post-Op On Tuesday. Been On A Stall For The Las 2 Weeks Almost.

[Karen2012 36]

WTF?? Im sorry for my language. But Im NOT eating no where near I was use too before surgery. I was very happy because I lost about 21 pounds the first 2 weeks and since then Im almost 4 weeks I've been on a stall. What is wrong with me? Is this normal?

[cariekap 5]

Apparently yes, and it SUCKS!!!! I'm 3 1/2 weeks out and I stalled 4 days after surgery:(

[kelliecalgary 18]

so if you are at a stall so close to your surgery what are you supposed to do to get out of the rut you are in?

[SunnyCox 245]

I stalled two weeks out from surgery. Gained 2lbs and held steady for 8 days. At day 6, I increased my Water intake and started taking the Vitamins I was supposed to be taking from the beginning. I think both things helped me, and by day 8, I started losing again. Since then, I started exercising to ensure that I keep losing. I think we are all going to go through stalls no matter what we do. Eventually, the scale will start moving downward again.

My PCP gave me two tidbits of advice to prevent stalls:

1. If I am dehydrated or lacking sufficient nutrients / Vitamins, my body would hold on to my extra weight to try to ensure it gets what it needs.
   
2. If I would do some form of simple exercise (even walking in 10 min bursts), it would take me longer to reach stalls.
   

[Miss Mittie 6]

I am 4 weeks out today. I exercise at least 5 days a week (still only doing walking - doctor said I can't add anything else yet) and eat only what I am supposed to - even though I seem to be having trouble getting enough Protein or calories in. I have been in a stall for 2 weeks already and I am trying not to get frustrated. I know I am retaining Water, but enough not to show a change in the scale? I am hoping it doesn't last and I am going to try and increase my water intake. Any other words of wisdom or hints to try?

[tamtamz 11]

I'm just 2 weeks out from surgery and haven't had a loss for about 5 days now. Actually up one pound which really sucks! Trying to get as much Protein as possible and drink lots of water...

[skym34 12]

At 4 weeks I hit a stall for about two weeks. I didn't really let it bother me because I wasn't doing exactly right - eating all the Protein and taking Vitamins and what not. Anyway, I put on a pair of preop pants and noticed that I suddenly had three or four inches of extra material on each thigh! Guess I was burning inches instead of pounds! I'll take it!!!!

[Star1221 270]

At 4 weeks I hit a stall for about two weeks. I didn't really let it bother me because I wasn't doing exactly right - eating all the Protein and taking Vitamins and what not. Anyway' date=' I put on a pair of preop pants and noticed that I suddenly had three or four inches of extra material on each thigh! Guess I was burning inches instead of pounds! I'll take it!!!![/quote']

This is exactly what happens. I was stalled almost a month. Stuck. But dropped 2 pant sizes during this time and found out I had collar bones lol. It was from week 5 till 9. Your body has to catch up with you loss. Don't be discouraged. Put the scale away (husband hid ours) and just do what you know you need to. Get all your liquids, Protein first, and walk. Great job at the weight loss so far :-)

[ShrinkingBellyKelly 47]

I've totally stalled too. Very frustrating but I'm just moving forward and keeping my fingers crossed that the scale will move eventually!

[CraftyV 61]

I stalled too but then one day bam! 5 pounds down! :-) I'm sure you will start to lose again soon.

[Delta..Make it Happen 29]

I have stalled also. I am 2 weeks post op .. i have not seen a drop in 5 days but yesterday i decided to change up my drinking pattern. normally i have my last Protein shake around 10 pm ...so i stopped doing that. now i have my last Protein Shake between 6 pm and 8 pm.

the last several days i have been religiously exercising at least 30 minutes per day.

after my visit with my doctor tomorrow i am going to try and increase exercise to 60 minutes per day.

i will let everyone know how that works for me.

[msvickee 212]

I have stalled also. I am 2 weeks post op .. i have not seen a drop in 5 days but yesterday i decided to change up my drinking pattern. normally i have my last Protein shake around 10 pm ...so i stopped doing that. now i have my last Protein Shake between 6 pm and 8 pm.

the last several days i have been religiously exercising at least 30 minutes per day.

after my visit with my doctor tomorrow i am going to try and increase exercise to 60 minutes per day.

i will let everyone know how that works for me.

Soror, at 2 weeks post op you probably are still carrying Water weight. You must get our Protein in and as much Water as possible. At 4 weeks I am still only getting in 32-40 oz of water. If you are exercising but not getting in enough calories/fuel kinda defeats the purpose of exercising. I think the beauty of the sleeve is that for the first 2 months if we are getting in our protein (60g +), water and Vitamins, the weight will come of effortless. After 2 months I hope yo increase my exercising and caloric intake and will work harder. Your body is still healing at 2 weeks! Heck, at 4 weeks I'm still healing.