Feel great but not losing

[kcipriano 4]

Hi, I was sleeved on March 4th and I feel fantastic. I would not have know I had surgery if it wasn't for my incisions! I'm just getting discouraged. I've only lost 12 pounds and that was in the 3 days after surgery. Is it typical for a stall to happen within the first week?

[303mom 2]

Good morning. I had surgery on 1/28 and lost 28lbs to date, I was wondering also if this is normal

[SkinnyMinnyIwillBe 16]

Hi, I was sleeved on March 4th and I feel fantastic. I would not have know I had surgery if it wasn't for my incisions! I'm just getting discouraged. I've only lost 12 pounds and that was in the 3 days after surgery. Is it typical for a stall to happen within the first week?

I was also sleeved March 4 and we have lost exactly the same. I am thrilled for the loss. You must remember that although you feel great you are still probably swollen and retaining Fluid as well. Have you had regularly bowel movements? Have you began phase 2 with the creamed Soups (taking in more calories then previous weeks)? Are you near your cycle? All these could be factors. My understanding is that a stall is 2 weeks or more at the same weight.

[Texasmeg 568]

Hi, I was sleeved on March 4th and I feel fantastic. I would not have know I had surgery if it wasn't for my incisions! I'm just getting discouraged. I've only lost 12 pounds and that was in the 3 days after surgery. Is it typical for a stall to happen within the first week?

I'm curious what you mean by saying that you wouldn't know you had surgery. Is your intake restricted by your sleeve? Your hunger?

Most people report a stall in the 3rd week, but mine was in the 2nd and 3rd weeks. I am 2.5 mos. out and have only had one other week without a loss. As they say, keep following the plan your Surgeon and NUT gave you and it can't help but happen.

[kcipriano 4]

Texasmeg, I mean that I feel fantastic! No pain, no tiredness, nothing. I have to remind myself not to lift anything heavy. As far as eating and drinking, I follow the rules that were given me and I have no problems at all. I'm not hungry, I have to remember to eat. I have been able to hit my Protein and fluid goals without a problem. The only issue I may have is with Water. I just don't like it as much as I used to. I've read responses to that so I'm not worried. I am concerned that the sugar free flavoring that I'm putting in it is hindering my weight loss.

[kcipriano 4]

SkinnyMinnyIwillBe, I am eating pureed food, BM's have been fine, went thru menopause when I was 35, so not my time of the month. I was just hoping for something a little more significant.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

discouraged. only lost 12 pounds

kcipriano

you/me/we are NOT allowed to say the word "ONLY"

as in i "only" lost X amount of weight

people have been shot for less

each lb is a victory

glad you are healing nicely - feeling good

down 12 lbs after 3 days

thats great!!!!

i don't think you should call "your situation" a stall!!!!

continue to follow all the rules (I know you will )

eating so few calories - it isn't possible not to lose weight

never compare your weight loss to others

the thing we all have in common is "that we're all different!!!"

good luck

kathy

"God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry Up About It!!! "

Edited March 15, 2014 by proudgrammy

[reany237 4]

proudgrammy couldn't of said it better!! I am also in my 3rd week and feeling the pressure of not loosing any weight this week. I have lost 24 pounds and I am off some of my meds and feel great.

[ziggypbang 272]

See ProudGrammy's post above again! Smart lady! I think if we are feeling good and making solid choices about food and activity, we are LEAPS and BOUNDS ahead of where we were pre-op! Isn't it great not to have the nagging burden of the fridge calling, like a monkey on my back? Just the absence of acute, obsessive cravings in an incredible mental release. The scale only tells about one portion of our victory. I don't get on it every day for that reason. My mind and my loose clothing are telling me the truth.

[cinthysline 20]

I was sleeved on the 5th and am only down 9 pounds so I think you are doing awesome!

[SkinnyMinnyIwillBe 16]

SkinnyMinnyIwillBe, I am eating pureed food, BM's have been fine, went thru menopause when I was 35, so not my time of the month. I was just hoping for something a little more significant

[SkinnyMinnyIwillBe 16]

I am still on Phase 2 liquid until the 21st. My Doc makes us do 2 weeks of this before pureed. How is it going to something more solid?

[cinthysline 20]

Good. Refried Beans and cottage cheese are my favorites. I think I was losing more on the liquid/puréed stage though.

[kcipriano 4]

transition was good. I have a scrambled egg w/cheese for Breakfast. I never thought 1 egg would satisfy me, but it does!