In a stall and FREAKING OUT!

[Lauren610 2]

I was sleeved on 12/19. I lost 26lbs relatively quickly, within the first two weeks. I haven't lost an OUNCE since 1/2. Does the stall eventually break for everyone? I just don't understand how I can be taking in SO little and not be losing! Especially compared to how I ate before surgery. So frustrated. Is it possible that 26lbs is all I will lose???

[princesstia 190]

We are going through the same exact thing. No matter what I do, every time I step on scale it reads the same exact amount. So discouraged about Thursday's weigh in because of this. We have a long way to go. I did try uping my Water and Protein and did 30minutes at the gym last Friday and shed 2 more pounds from my initial stall. Maybe its more about regulating what you bring in and what you burn out for better results. I am in the trial and error stage so just like you, I am extremely frustrated. We all have that "maybe this surgery isn't going to work for me" feeling from time to time.. I know I do!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

You have hit the inevitable 3 week stall. Read the link in my sig. It will help explain why. Don't worry about it. It will break on its own very soon. Most people go through this.

[princesstia 190]

You have hit the inevitable 3 week stall. Read the link in my sig. It will help explain why. Don't worry about it. It will break on its own very soon. Most people go through this.

You are so right. I came across this article some time ago! Definitely helps me get through these rough weeks!

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

I've been stalled since 12/23 and it's getting very frustrating. Sleeved 12/10 and lost 16lbs that first week and a half. Then nothing.

[pamypsoup 11]

You have hit the inevitable 3 week stall. Read the link in my sig. It will help explain why. Don't worry about it. It will break on its own very soon. Most people go through this.

My doctor told me it was because I was only doing about 700 calories....why I have not lost more....he told me to up my calories to about 1200 .....I was sleeved 12/17 and are down 15lbs post op ... anyone ever heard of uping your calories to stop a stall? I am getting on my Protein in Water in also....any ideas on this? also just joined a gym today..

[ashelaine 383]

My 'three week stall' hit at 2.5 weeks and didn't lose an ounce- the scale actually went up twice- for 2 weeks. Then I dropped 5lbs over night. Just try and keep your Protein high and keep your Fluid intake up and the scale will go. BTW- I had lost 26lbs when mine hit and I'm currently in another stall and have been since Christmas. It sucks- but it's all part of the process

[castiel 66]

I was sleeved 12/17, and after 10 days I stalled (the 26th) all the way until 1/7. Then suddenly the scale dropped 3 pounds.

SO YES, it can happen early out. Up your calories, Protein, and Water. Vary things and just ride it out. It can be frustrating, but it'll break when you least expect it

[Butterthebean 8,146]

My doctor told me it was because I was only doing about 700 calories....why I have not lost more....he told me to up my calories to about 1200 .....I was sleeved 12/17 and are down 15lbs post op ... anyone ever heard of uping your calories to stop a stall? I am getting on my Protein in Water in also....any ideas on this? also just joined a gym today..

Also quite common. Especially after someone is more than a couple of weeks out, but everyone's body is different. Too few calories will put your body into starvation mode, according to some experts, and cause your body to fight to hang onto every ounce rather than losing. By upping your calories, you took your body out of that panic mode.