Stall at 1 week post op?

[mamamareli 144]

I lost 14 pounds on my 2 week preop diet, then 13 more the first week out of surgery. Haven't lost any for the past 5 days; actually bumping up and down 1-2 pounds. I guess this is just a time of readjustment because I lost so much early on. Any tips to get it going again? Trying to get it more Protein. On the positive side, I feel great!

And don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled with loss so far. Just funny when the scale stops all of a sudden after losing every day and eating

Only 500-600 calories/day.

[BloomingFaith 29]

I haven't been sleeved yet so I am no expert. I do know about starvation mode though. Could your body have realized that and is hanging on for dear life for what is left? Could you get a little more Protein in and a few more calories?

[kulita 243]

For it to be a true stall/plateau it has to have lasted for at least 3-4 weeks. I know it can seem discouraging to not see the scale move, but you are better off not even using it. In my profile blog I have something about the science of using avocados to move stalls along. Eat some avocado with every meal for 1 week and the scale should move.

[rewind 39]

I lost 17 pre-op then 13 the first week after surgery. Then I LOST NOTHING FOR THREE WEEKS. I was mad, depressed....I did everything right. I was stunned, really. But you will lose weight according to your biology; every one is different. So don't focus on the scale. Follow your surgeon/NUT recommendations, and just wait it out. It will happen. It is a math problem. Hang in there. Your scale will move. And then you will encourage others !!