When and how often did you stall?

[AutumnPunkin 313]

Since my surgeon has recommended rny for me, I feel I am a little unsure of what to expect when it comes to stalls. According to my research, for sleevers there seems to be a pattern with when people stall. I have found that the most common stalls occur at 3 weeks, 2 months (about 1 week), 5-6 months, and varies considerably after 6 months, with an average of half the weight lost in the post six months as was lost in the previous six months. Most stalls last usually 2 weeks to 1 month, with the longest stall I have read being 6 months. My question, and I do have one, is, are there any typical stalls for gastric bypass?

Ok, I didn't realize I needed to add a disclaimer every time I write something.

Disclaimer: under no circumstances do I feel that these typical stalls that occurred for you will occur for me. There are many posts a day that ask about people getting freakish about stalls. The point of this thread is to help everyone who goes trough a stall, to understand that stalls do happen, and happen often. I will follow my surgeons guideline to a T, so do not worry that I am trying to follow YOUR guideline.

[TurnThePage 220]

Don't understand parts of your post about sleepers (sleevers?) and spatters.

Keep in mind that everyone's journey is unique. There are some patterns like the week 3 stall that many experience, but not all. No point worrying about them at this point. The important thing to accept and remember is that your weight loss chart will look more like a stair case than a ski slope no matter which type of surgery you have, so you have to be patient while your body adjusts to all the changes.

There are things you can try, such as increasing your Water, exercise or Protein, but you have to tinker with the balance a bit until you hit a combination that works for you. If you opt to have the surgery and do experience a stall, talk with your surgeon's support staff and check the better message boards for advice. RNY is a wonderful gift of good health, but like all WLS procedures, it is a tool, not a magic bullet. Good luck!

[ArmyOfMe 82]

Statistics are going to give you numbers based on wide "testing" collected from various RNY patients. We do have these stall periods in common be it 2 weeks or a month. Still, I would keep them to the extent of what they are: statistics.

Honestly, try to focus on yourself and making this tool your biggest success. Follow your Bariatric team's advice and learn discipline and good choices by logging your food and exercise. It will keep you grounded and accountable. Good luck!

[DLCoggin 1,788]

OK, you know that everyone is different. You know that stalls are almost certainly going to occur. And you know that you are going to follow your surgeon's protocol to a T. Sounds to me like you are ready!!

Best advice for helping everyone who goes through a stall? Forget about some kind of "stall schedule" - too many variables. Forget about trying to anticipate how long a stall will/could/should last - too many variables. Forget about comparing your weight loss to someone else's weight loss - too many variables. All of these things are a waste of energy that can be much more beneficial elsewhere.

Sometimes you'll lose quickly. Sometimes more slowly. And sometimes not at all. It's all perfectly normal and all part of the process. But the process is so much easier if you remember that regardless of what your weight is doing, your focus, your plan, your routine - are always the same. Stay positive. Stay patient. Stay focused on following the protocol as closely to the letter as you possibly can. Maintain a food log. And then do your best to relax and let your body find its own way in its own time. Trust the process and the weight will take care of itself.

You're gonna love the new you!!

[oldoneyoungagain 200]

At 3 weeks I stalled, now week 4 still stall, but I can guarantee my metabolism thinks I'm starving as still having trouble with having enough room to eat a little after all the fluid/protein I take in, calories are well under 1000. But this too will pass. Not on my list to worry about just yet, want to make sure the stomach is healed.