Not losing

[FayeJ 13]

Fear I'm not losing any weight. I am one month out, I've lost 13 lbs :-( I'm stuck on this weight for 3 weeks

[JanetteH 80]

Fear I'm not losing any weight. I am one month out, I've lost 13 lbs :-( I'm stuck on this weight for 3 weeks

Hi Faye - do not fear - it happens to many of us. I've been stuck at the same weight for 3 weeks also. It's because we're eating so few calories - our bodies have gone into "starvation mode" because it thinks we're having a famine in the land I have decided to stop weighing myself for the next 2 weeks, to write down all my non-weight related benefits as I notice them (e.g. my diabetes is nearly resolved) and to up my exercise to 40 minutes a day walking or swimming. I know it's very depressing but don't give up. Just keep eating mostly Protein, fruit and veggies - maybe go for a walk when you're down, and know that this won't last forever

Edited June 21, 2014 by JanetteH

[lockhb 19]

I'm right there with you . Surgery was 3june and I've lost 12lbs and stuck on same weight for 2weeks. I have noticed my clothes are fitting different but scale has not moved but 4oz .

[luckyknickers57 62]

Fear I'm not losing any weight. I am one month out, I've lost 13 lbs :-( I'm stuck on this weight for 3 weeks

Me too. I lost 5 kilos in the first week, then nothing for 5 weeks. I was told by another bariatric pal member to make sure I was eating enough. So, very nervously I increased the volume and lost another kilo the next dat, then nothing, then half a kilo. So it appears to be a balancing act. I kept feeling that maybe my procedure didn't work, as I wasn't losing much, I always feel hungry and I apart from vomiting I haven't really suffered....... Good luck got the future x

[2cute2bbig 38]

I'm right there with you . Surgery was 3june and I've lost 12lbs and stuck on same weight for 2weeks. I have noticed my clothes are fitting different but scale has not moved but 4oz .

Im in the same boat....im almost 3 weeks out and im 15 lbs down and the scale has not moved since

[FayeJ 13]

I feel like the procedure didn't work :-(

[HilaryInRC 116]

I'm 2 weeks out and stuck at being down 12 lbs. I haven't lost anything in three days. My plan is to increase my Protein and try not to panic until my period is over (started today, ugh).

[JanetteH 80]

I'm 2 weeks out and stuck at being down 12 lbs. I haven't lost anything in three days. My plan is to increase my Protein and try not to panic until my period is over (started today, ugh).

Personally I've found that weighing myself every day is the road to disaster I don't lose, then I get upset so I don't follow the program properly.... I'm much more content when I weigh myself only once a week or less. Now when I'm not losing, I'm staying away from the scale for 2 weeks - it's too depressing - I know logically that my body has temporarily gone into starvation mode but watching the scale stay at the same number for 3 weeks is not motivating. Instead I'm concentrating on all my non-weight successes.

[ktucker1979 6]

Sorry to all of you who are going through this, but thankful that I am not alone here. Surgery 5/28 and haven't lost anything for about 10 days. This is miserable!!

[treilly 16]

I have gone through the same thing where I won't lose for a week or so but then I'll lose 3-5 lbs in a week. it's all about balance and making sure you get your Protein, Water and walk in everyday. I'm 16 weeks out from surgery and have lost 48 lbs. I'm happy with that and I know I will keep losing. What also worked for me was figuring out my average per week. so as of now I'm losing 3.5 lbs a week which I think is pretty good.

[luckyknickers57 62]

There are so many people that have success with bariatric surgery, that when you struggle you feel that you are doing something wrong. I have stuck to sample menus from the specialist teams in the hospital, increased my intake, as recommended by other members, but not much happening at all. And I go straight back to feeling that it's all my fault...... I must be doing something wrong.... I am very active, drink loads of Water, eat Protein and don't cheat!!!!! So why am I just 6.5 kilos (just over 14 pounds) down in six weeks????? (eleven pounds was in the first week), so strange.... Anyone out there been through the same thing, and then turned a corner????? HELP......

[HilaryInRC 116]

I started losing again. I'm down two more pounds. So, that is 14 lbs in 15 days. I started having an extra Protein drink. I'm not sure if that is what has made the difference...

[nx4slim 18]

Thanks for this post. I am stalled at 3 weeks and my surgeon said not to worry but I am. It's comforting to know that this is a problem shared by others.

[luckyknickers57 62]

Thanks for this post. I am stalled at 3 weeks and my surgeon said not to worry but I am. It's comforting to know that this is a problem shared by others.

I feel the same luv. I worry, why am I stalled? What am I doing wrong? What could I do better? Why me? Is my procedure not working? Did the surgeon do the procedure correctly? What do I need to do? Will I 'turn a corner'? Will I ever lose weight?

Saying that my body shape is changing, I look and feel slimmer, but the scales are not confirming it......

Did the surgeon give you any clues as to why this is happening?

Good luck to you x

[nx4slim 18]

No he didn't. But the nurse said that everyone will have times where they lose inches with no pounds and then pounds with no inches. I'm definitely losing inches but I want to see some pounds!