tami88 73 Posted March 13, 2013 Hi All, Wanted to get feedback/advice from other fellow sleevers about plateaus. I started at 225 (2/13) and now am 202. I have stayed the same for a week. Is that normal? Can you offer any advice? Week 1 - 16 pounds Week 2 - 4 Week 3 - 3 Week 4 - 0 I do know the body needs time to adjust - Any stories or advice would be awesome. (I KNOW I SHOULD JUST STAY OFF THE scale - BUT IT's SOO hard!) Thank you Tami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amytug 996 Posted March 13, 2013 It's the famous 3rd week stall. I've seen it mentioned. Very common. Chin up friend, the weight WILL come off. And 16 lbs the first week is crazy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PdxMan 4,292 Posted March 13, 2013 Amy is correct. You are right where you are supposed to be. Have you read about the 3rd week stall on here? Search the site. This is probably the most commonly posted thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoosierGirl 780 Posted March 13, 2013 Tami - on weeks 2-3 I was stalled for 9 days. Especially frustrating as I have been following the post-op diet to the letter. One day the scale went UP 2 lbs and I completely freaked out/panicked. Got in touch with Dr. Miranda. Her words were "Relax. Weight fluctuation is very normal after surgery. Keep following the diet, stay off the scale. You do have restriction." The weight loss has resumed and now I feel more prepared for the next stall. Good luck!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tami88 73 Posted March 13, 2013 It's the famous 3rd week stall. I've seen it mentioned. Very common. Chin up friend' date=' the weight WILL come off. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> And 16 lbs the first week is crazy!![/quote'] Thanks Amy. How are YOU doing?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tami88 73 Posted March 13, 2013 Amy is correct. You are right where you are supposed to be. Have you read about the 3rd week stall on here? Search the site. This is probably the most commonly posted thread. I will PDX man. I am from PDX too. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PdxMan 4,292 Posted March 13, 2013 I will PDX man. I am from PDX too. Thank you Very Cool! We need a Portland Sleeve Support group, I think. I believe tonight there is a WLS support group out at Legacy that I think I might go to tonight. 6:30 - 8:00 I don't know, maybe. Congrats on making it to the other side! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SMO 193 Posted March 13, 2013 I lost 18 pounds in 15 days and then nothing for 17 days. I am about 36 days out and I have lost a total of 21 pounds post surgery. 37 total. I think you are doing very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tami88 73 Posted March 13, 2013 Tami - on weeks 2-3 I was stalled for 9 days. Especially frustrating as I have been following the post-op diet to the letter. One day the scale went UP 2 lbs and I completely freaked out/panicked. Got in touch with Dr. Miranda. Her words were "Relax. Weight fluctuation is very normal after surgery. Keep following the diet' date=' stay off the scale. You do have restriction." The weight loss has resumed and now I feel more prepared for the next stall. Good luck!!![/quote'] That is good to know. Thank you for sharing. I wish I could just throw my scale away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tami88 73 Posted March 13, 2013 Thank you all for the advice and support. You guys ROCK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.AntiBand 2,984 Posted March 13, 2013 I lost 25 first 2 weeks then several week stall, then lost 5 lbs because of the flu and then stall for more and here I am. Oh well.. I'm healthy and happy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missjegga 12 Posted March 13, 2013 I'm 4 weeks put too surgery day 227 I'm at a stall too know how you feel hang in there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda626 153 Posted March 13, 2013 Glad to know this!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
