Mckate 25 Posted November 29, 2012 I know that seems like an odd question. But all I read on here are these super positive stories of people the sleeve has worked for. Well, here I am two weeks post op and I lost 13 pounds. But I have been stalled for 4 days. I started at199 and now am 185.5. i am doing everything you all say; 700 calories a day, 65g Protein, under 30g carbs; 64oz water; right now I am still in liquids. What I can't figure out is how I can go from consuming over 2000 calories a day (pre op) to less than 700 and not lose weight. I feel so discouraged....thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indian 22 Posted November 29, 2012 I would also love to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaGurl 17 Posted November 29, 2012 I am frustrated as well. Had surgery 10/26 and my weight has been fluctuating between 177-180 for a couple weeks:-( Don't know what to do to get the weight loss moving again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threetimesacharm 1,400 Posted November 29, 2012 Is your question about failing or stalling? Stalling - there are a gazillion posts on here about why/when and how. Failing - I am positive that there are people failing, but I bet they are not posting on here. 1 sexy_sleevegirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VJSlim 156 Posted November 29, 2012 You've hit the classic third week stall. Look up the forum for 'week 3 stall' it is very common. Dont feel discouraged. You'll do fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyllfalcon 768 Posted November 29, 2012 Four days is not quite a stall. More like two weeks or more. It takes time for bodies to adjust, it takes time to lose so much weight. It is totally unrealistic to expect weight loss every single day, even with the marvelous procedure we've had. Even I, who has never experienced a true stall, and who is the most impatient person on the planet, know I cannot expect a loss every day, or even every other day, or even every week. If it happens, great! If not, it will soon. 5 loseinit, sexy_sleevegirl, cmcl127 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexy_sleevegirl 101 Posted November 29, 2012 Four days is not quite a stall. More like two weeks or more. It takes time for bodies to adjust, it takes time to lose so much weight. It is totally unrealistic to expect weight loss every single day, even with the marvelous procedure we've had. Even I, who has never experienced a true stall, and who is the most impatient person on the planet, know I cannot expect a loss every day, or even every other day, or even every week. If it happens, great! If not, it will soon. i really needed to hear this i have been in between 228-230 for 3 weeks and its driving me nuts cause i have done everything i could to break it but your advice just stopped me from worrying thank u Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmanbat 5,889 Posted November 29, 2012 Our bodies are not precise, predictable machines. They are more like the early computers. I spent many a day yelling at the illogical behavior of my freezing crashing infernal friends. There is an absolute logical explanation for stalls. Unfortunately, you can't go to the Cadillac garage and have yourself hooked up to a monitor and find out what it is. Our bodies are complex beyond the knowledge of any human who ever lived. You have to step back and look at it. Is it possible to eat what you eat, drink Water, and exercise like you do and not eventually get down to your goal? Only in some alternate reality. 2 sexy_sleevegirl and kyllfalcon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mensch 150 Posted November 29, 2012 Don't stress...just search "stall" ...we ALL go through this... I PROMISE if you keep doing what you're doing and exercise..there's no way NOT to lose weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mckate 25 Posted November 29, 2012 All the responses are appreciated. Logic tells me to be patient, but my desperate heart who has wanted for so long to conquer this weight problem is just so excited I get frustrated when I don't see results. I know it's fear. Fear if failing AGAIN in losing weight and keeping it off. It's amazing how many negative and deep seeded emotions come up during this journey. Thanks for all your encouragement and words of wisdom. 1 suejersey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNEWME! 121 Posted November 29, 2012 Personally speaking, I think weighing ourselves EVERYDAY is cruel to us. I promised myself to only weigh in once a week. I'm about 4 1/2 weeks out and no stall yet. Fingers crossed.. I'm sure it will happen, but hopefully it won't be so bad knowing I'm only weighing in 1 x week. 1 kristikay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCurvyJones 721 Posted November 29, 2012 I've seen it happen, but with people who are much much longer out. They are typically people who didn't change their eating habits and are now struggling to take off the weight they gained. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suejersey 263 Posted November 29, 2012 Try to go about your life eating this new amendment good for you way and try not to put all you focus on the numbers. It will come off and you have your whole life of good health in front of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saddie 21 Posted November 29, 2012 i had a stall and i just went back to just clear fluids for a day, and then i started loosing again........weird Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnboy996 11 Posted November 29, 2012 Your post is like the words came from my mouth!! I'm having the same problem, 3 1/2 weeks post-op and i've been "stuck" for 4 days. Went to my family doc this morning and i'm down 14 lbs since surgery, 58 lbs total. 14 lbs, 16 days, i'm thrilled!!!!! I just don't let it bother me. I'VE LOST 14 LBS!!!!! It will happen, just have to let it run its course. Hang in there!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
