3weeks post-op and I've had (so far) a three day stall already--Is this normal?

[Suko67 52]

Hello!!

I got sleeved on 4/16/13--barely three weeks post-op and the pounds were really coming off! By two and half weeks I had lost 22lbs!

But for the past 3 or 4 days I have not lost an ounce??!!

Strangely enough I had increased my exercise to 3 miles a day of fast-pace walking (not missed a day) and I have been increasing gradually my pace and distance.

I have followed my diet religiously--making sure to get in enough Protein (between 50 to 60 grams daily), no carbs, no sugar (in any form), and at least 64 oz of Fluid.

So I'm discouraged that my weight loss has stalled

I have 75lbs left to go and I feel like, at this rate, I'll never lose it.

Any suggestions?

Thank you all, in advance, for your support and guidance!

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[SpaceDust 585]

Suko, first off, congratulations! It sounds like you're doing great!

Now, for your concerns: stalls are perfectly normal, and they don't mean that you have failed in any way. You've probably hit the infamous 3-week stall that happens to a lot of people. If you track your measurements, you may find that they are still going down even though your weight isn't changing. If you aren't tracking your measurements (and you really should - other stalls will probably happen!) you may notice your clothes are getting looser or fitting differently. Your body is basically catching up right now.

Be patient, stick with your diet and the exercise you're doing, and keep drinking. The stall will break, and all of a sudden your weight will start moving again.

Good luck!

[Bruff 6]

I am in the SAME EXACT BOAT. I was 24 pounds down at my 3 week appointment on Monday but haven't lost a pound since last Wednesday. Frustrating to say the least but I do agree that I still feel my body changing and clothes getting looser. My doctor said it's completely normal so I'm trying not to just get upset and keep trucking on. Hang in there.

[Suko67 52]

I am in the SAME EXACT BOAT. I was 24 pounds down at my 3 week appointment on Monday but haven't lost a pound since last Wednesday. Frustrating to say the least but I do agree that I still feel my body changing and clothes getting looser. My doctor said it's completely normal so I'm trying not to just get upset and keep trucking on. Hang in there.

Hi Bruff:

I am happy to report that my 3rd week stall ended after five days and with a three pound loss.

I realize that other people choose not to weigh daily, but I DO keep the weight loss in perspective and thanks to all the VST posters who helped me understand that a 3rd week stall is not the end of my "window of opportunity for weight loss" but is normal for many of us. I am still weighing daily--but I do not get too discouraged if I have only lost 4-5 oz or even nothing at all.

I feel so much better than I did a month ago (tomorrow will be one full month since my surgery). I have lost 25 lbs, lost 5 inches from my waist, and 5 1/2 inches from my chest. ( those are the only area I re-measured today). This puts me with 1/4 of desired weight loss goal, and it puts below 200 lbs ( I haven't been under 200 lbs in 6 years ). I am 5'4" so I want to lose 75 lbs more to reach my goal weight of 122 lbs, which will put me around a 20.5 BMI-- a healthy, and fit weight for me.

So from my recent experience, I say Bruff--hang in there--keep up the healthy eating and exercise and your scale will start to move down once again. I have confidence!

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