3 week stall? is this a real thing?

[Meesh222 6]

I have been feeling awesome and recovering so quickly it's been a miracle. I had surgery on April 8th. I am already up to soft foods like chicken and fish with steamed veggies.

Problem is I haven't lost any weight this week. That makes me upset. Is it common to stall when only 3 weeks out? I lost 10 pounds pre surgery and am only down 14 since surgery. And words of wisdom?

[MelBooks 76]

Yep, just search for it and TONS of people go through it! In my totally non professional opinion, it's your body finally giving into the idea that you'll never eat a normal diet again and holds on to everything it can. In a week or two (or three), as you add more calories, it will again feel ok with burning off fat stores.

Edited May 1, 2014 by MelBooks

[Debi Amador 120]

The best way I have heard to over come any stall is to exercise more. Good Luck and keep it up.

[joyann45 29]

Hi I had leeve done on april 8 too. I too have lost 14 lbs since surgery and have hit a stall. Imthinking I would have lost little more but I became dehydrated week 2 went back into the hospital and iv gave me another 6 or 7 pounds. I didnt get the drainage tube and fluids pooled in my abdomen laying on my stomach making it painful to drink or eat. I haven't been cleared for exercise yet so I just walk. Im not in a real hurry though for the weight to drop I know eventually it will come. However, I was reading on here yesterday that if you increase you Water and Protein it will kickstart the weightloss, I tried it. Even though its 2 am, looks like I lo see t a pound. Good luck to you....

[butterfly2014 128]

I have been feeling awesome and recovering so quickly it's been a miracle. I had surgery on April 8th. I am already up to soft foods like chicken and fish with steamed veggies.

Problem is I haven't lost any weight this week. That makes me upset. Is it common to stall when only 3 weeks out? I lost 10 pounds pre surgery and am only down 14 since surgery. And words of wisdom?

Hi Meesh!

Yes it is very normal to stall in your first month. My surgeon and nut both told me I would stall for many reasons, not enough Protein intake, body trying to catch up and adjust with the rapid weight loss or when you change your stage in foods. The plataeu can last 2-4 weeks so dont panic! Continue following the diet and you will be fine. I am 2 weeks postop and I have been at a stall for 5 days already, Ive lost total of 19lbs.

Good Luck on your journey!!!

[DeniseNCC1701 306]

I had my surgery on February 24, and just came out of a 3-week stall. It's frustrating, and my scale almost went out the window!

Just stay as focused as possible, and push through it. You'll be fine.

Be well…

[belunos 93]

I hit a 3 week long stall at week three. Even though I read about it here it was hell. Worst part is my Dr and nut refuse to acknowledge that stalls happen.

[Kaggin 2]

I had the three week stall last week and then all of a sudden it started back again. Sometimes if you don't drink enough Water it can cause you to hold excess water weight. It will start going down again just don't let it get to you!!!

[O-Town Body Rock 148]

I had my surgery on February 24, and just came out of a 3-week stall.

Wait, wait, wait a minute!!!

Are you saying your stall from February just ended?!?!? Its May!!!! Thats a LOOOOONG TIME!!!

[DeniseNCC1701 306]

I had my surgery on February 24, and just came out of a 3-week stall.

Wait, wait, wait a minute!!!

Are you saying your stall from February just ended?!?!? Its May!!!! Thats a LOOOOONG TIME!!!

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I had my surgery on February 24, and just came out of a 3-week stall.

Wait, wait, wait a minute!!!

Are you saying your stall from February just ended?!?!? Its May!!!! Thats a LOOOOONG TIME!!!

No no! Two separate thoughts. My surgery was in February. The stall was these past three weeks. LOL My bad.

[Tammylb 174]

My stall happened 3 wks post op . Im not to upset because before surgery I read tons of articles on this site about the stall, so I knew it would happen. But I don't start losing weight after the 3 Rd week I'm probably gonna have a breakdown lol April 7 was my surgery date .

[Jenelle 141]

I had my surgery April 10. Day of surgery weight 237 and I stalled at 227. It's been 10 days at 227 the good thing is that Im not gaining but everymorning when I step on that scale I get so mad. Today I went and got a new scale LOL...I'm in denial I guess. And I wonder how long it will last.