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I am 6 weeks post op. I have lost 25 lbs but nothing in the past week. How can I possibly not loose weight when I am only consuming like 600 to 700 calories a day. I know I need to be patient but nothing in a week?!?!? How can this be. I thought I would loose like 3 or 4 pounds a week. Getting a little discouraged. It just seems strange that I am getting so few calories but not losing.

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Don't get discouraged, everybody loses weight different, I'm about 11 weeks out and according to my dr's plan I should be eating around 800 calories a day with 60-80 grams Protein and at least 64oz of Water. I also try to get some type of light exercise everyday either at the gym or around the house.

I know my wife's weight goes up and down especially if it's around that time of the month for her.

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You're body is still recovering from major surgery and healing. This is a journey, not a speed race. Be patient, I understand it is frustrating.

If you thing you may be at a stall, try searching for "weight loss stall", click the down arrow, and choose "forum" approximately 1000 posts will show up with suggestions from others who have been there before you. Good luck.

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Sounds just about right to me. That loss is very similar to mine at that time. Stalls happen. Repeatedly. And they suck. Keep working the program and the scale will move again.....eventually.

P.s. I just went through (another) 17 day stall. It happens.

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That's the danger of focusing only on calories - you need to concentrate on getting Protein and fluids in and on moving around. Hang in there, stick to that and you will lose weight. If you are eating the right things, calories will follow in the right numbers.

Stalls also happen but you may be losing inches as your body adjusts to the weight lost so far. So please don't despair.

Remember, you are not on a diet, this is a new way of eating and living.... and be kind to yourself. Be patient, it will happen for you :-)

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I'm four weeks and 5 days out, and just got over a 17 day stall!! Weeks 3 and 4 I lost nothing and it was so difficult. I too worried about calories- vs. getting in Protein and Water. But I did get over the stall, and it is so difficult to stay positive thru them, but they are totally normal. Be happy you are at 6 weeks with a stall, not weeks 3 thru 4.

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I had my surgery 11 months ago. I'm always hungry and have only lost 20 lbs. Total. Ready to give up,

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Patricia, SEE YOUR SURGEON! And your nutritionist too!

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Thanks for the encouragement. I am getting my 60 grams of Protein and drinking Water. I eat meat at dinner so think I am getting enough calories and protein. Here's to hoping my stale ends soon!

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My stall ended. Lost 3 pounds!

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Yay! So pleased for you ... :-)

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Yay! So pleased for you ... :-)

Thanks. I know it is not a race but you still want to see results.

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Of course you do - this isn't the easy option so you want to see results....

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