New to all of this....

[ekh21ash 26]

I recently had my surgery on August 11th. The first 2 wks the weight basically flew right off. As if right now I am not losing any weight and I am becoming a little discouraged. I've read where it is possibly just a stall and I'm hoping that is all it is. I'm trying to be patient but I guess only time will tell!

[Glen Inglis 2]

Definitely be patient. Your body is still adjusting to the changes. I have weeks where I stalled and weeks where the weight fell off in bundles. My advice - don't let the bathroom scale get you. I was weighing once a day - I now do once a week and I am much happier!

[ekh21ash 26]

I have stopped trying to weigh everyday. I realized that was just letting me down in the end. I go for my one month post op on Tuesday, so I think I'm going to hold off until then.

[Glen Inglis 2]

My doctor told me stalling was completely normal. It feels weird to be taking in so little food and not losing near as much weight as my mind thinks it should!

[Rogofulm 2,440]

Congratulations! You have reached "The Dreaded Week-3 Stall". It's perfectly normal and just about all of us have suffered through it. You're not crazy, and your doctor didn't screw up. In fact, you might not lose any weight for two weeks or more. But don't worry -- after that, the weight will start falling off if you stick to your program. If you're interested, here's a good article that explains why it happens and why we all have to go through it. Hang in there. Pretty soon it'll be in the rear-view mirror and you'll be dropping weight like crazy!

[ekh21ash 26]

Thank you so much for that!! I've read that it happens but it's always nice to hear it from other people.

[ekh21ash 26]

Btw.... That was a great article. Puts things in perspective!

[Rogofulm 2,440]

Thank you so much for that!! I've read that it happens but it's always nice to hear it from other people.

Glad to help! I've kind of made it a personal crusade to inform people about the Week-3 Stall because I wish someone had told me! I was going to lose my mind until I tripped over that article. Then I was able to chill and ride it out.

[ekh21ash 26]

It has definitely made me feel better!! ????

[docbree 199]

@@Rogofulm - thanks for sharing this article!