Stall

[lulu 2]

Only 3 weeks out and have already had a stall in weight loss. Anyone else experience this? Is it common? It has me very worried.

[americas_suiteheart 53]

Only 3 weeks out and have already had a stall in weight loss. Anyone else experience this? Is it common? It has me very worried.

I heard its common but my idea of this is ...slow and steady wins the race ! It sucks to know people around your dropping pounds like crazy but your body is just going through shock and doesn't quite know how to react!

Hang in there ! Did you have a low starting weight (as in 260 -220) ? If so, this is very common . Are you in your teens, 20, or 30? Age is also a factor . Are you getting in Protein and Water like you are supposed to ? Are you exercising ? Are you following all the rules ?

Let me know I'm only 3 days post op but I kinda have an idea of what is going on !!!

[lulu 2]

Yes, I am 33 and started at 225. I follow all the rules and go to the gym 4 times a week. Which is why I am at a loss as to why my weight loss has stopped. I lost 10 lbs the first week, 5 the second and only one last week. Have had no loss at all for about 5 days now. It's just frustrating.

[amanda11 50]

Just went through one and I am 3 weeks also!! May be a weird question but are you doing BMs? Everyday that plays a big part in it!! I didn't go for a week didn't lose anything finally went and 2 lbs went out lol I know TMI but it's the truth!

[Sandy009 11]

Well if you are going to the gym it can also be that you gained mussel and lost fat, remember that mussel is heavier than fat

[lulu 2]

I don't have BMs everyday. I guess that could be a factor too, I'm going to try drinking more Water. It can be hard to drink 48 ounces sometimes when you can only sip. I just don't know what else it could be.

[cookier224 238]

I heard its common but my idea of this is ...slow and steady wins the race ! It sucks to know people around your dropping pounds like crazy but your body is just going through shock and doesn't quite know how to react!

Hang in there ! Did you have a low starting weight (as in 260 -220) ? If so' date=' this is very common . Are you in your teens, 20, or 30? Age is also a factor . Are you getting in Protein and Water like you are supposed to ? Are you exercising ? Are you following all the rules ?

Let me know I'm only 3 days post op but I kinda have an idea of what is going on !!![/quote']

Three days out....so how are you feeling?

[americas_suiteheart 53]

Three days out....so how are you feeling?

The Gas is something that gas been unbelievable . It hurts like crazy but I have been using gasx and only taking my pain meds like 2x a day . My abdomen is sore but I'm back to my daily routine of things . Just takes me a bit longer but I manage ! Parents haven't helped me since the first night because I have not really needed it ! Lol I might as well get used to it because the work 13 hour shifts at a time and I am the only child ! My progress is coming along really well ..

Just really hate all the gas ! I feel pressure in my abdomen, chest, and back ! I have had no nausea it vomiting just SEVERE GAS.

Today , (might be tmi) but I have had really great bowel movements ! I feel better totallly ! I sip sip sip all day long !

[jldeville 61]

Only 3 weeks out and have already had a stall in weight loss. Anyone else experience this? Is it common? It has me very worried.

I've stalled as well and I am 2 1/2 weeks post op. 259 on surgery date 7/3 2 week follow up 243 on 7/19. The scale hasn't moved since. I have been getting in my Protein but struggle with the Water intake some days.

[lulu 2]

I've stalled as well and I am 2 1/2 weeks post op. 259 on surgery date 7/3 2 week follow up 243 on 7/19. The scale hasn't moved since. I have been getting in my Protein but struggle with the Water intake some days.

So do I. The Water intake is my biggest downfall. I sip all day but it can be hard to get down a whole 48 ounces. I have also read that it is possible to have a stall if you don't eat enough calories. I have my 3- wk appointment on Tuesday. Hoping I can get some answers.

[jldeville 61]

So do I. The Water intake is my biggest downfall. I sip all day but it can be hard to get down a whole 48 ounces. I have also read that it is possible to have a stall if you don't eat enough calories. I have my 3- wk appointment on Tuesday. Hoping I can get some answers.

I know eventually we will find a balance. The last 3 days I just haven't been thirsty and forget to drink. I have been averaging around 500-700 calories a day. The nutritionalist said that's where I need to be.

[lulu 2]

I know eventually we will find a balance. The last 3 days I just haven't been thirsty and forget to drink. I have been averaging around 500-700 calories a day. The nutritionalist said that's where I need to be.

I was given foods and portion guidelines but not calories. I just calculated my day and it's only 270 calories. Maybe that's my problem. Hmm...I should probably ask about that.

[jldeville 61]

I was given foods and portion guidelines but not calories. I just calculated my day and it's only 270 calories. Maybe that's my problem. Hmm...I should probably ask about that.

That's a little low but check with your dr office or nutritionalist. The amounts you should eat and how long people stay on liquids seems to vary from dr to dr. I was on Clear Liquids a week. Some people were on them for 2 weeks or longer.

[Mrs.D 39]

I was given foods and portion guidelines but not calories. I just calculated my day and it's only 270 calories. Maybe that's my problem. Hmm...I should probably ask about that.

How many calories do you get from Protein shakes? I tend to get 300 from Protein and 300 from food most days. Maybe you can add some protein calories?

[lulu 2]

How many calories do you get from Protein shakes? I tend to get 300 from Protein and 300 from food most days. Maybe you can add some protein calories?

I may try that. At my one week appointment, my nutritionist said I wasn't at the stage where I needed to worry about protein yet. So I have never had a Protein shake. I'm thinking I'm not taking enough in though. After reviewing everyone's diets.