steph2014mass 4 Posted September 29, 2014 3 weeks post surgery weight loss halted for over a week now any ideas?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nelle1230 53 Posted September 29, 2014 What sort of exercise are you getting? Maybe you can start to walk (or do more walking if you already are) to kickstart your weight loss again.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,719 Posted September 29, 2014 This is 100% normal. If you do some searching on these forums, you will find hundreds of posts asking this exact same question from people 2-3 weeks post-op. Everyone goes through it and it will pass on its own. Just stick to your plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Mac 6,262 Posted September 29, 2014 If I remember correctly (dang, I should've kept a journal) I was starting soft foods at three weeks on an accellerated schedule. I was told to start weening off of the Protein shakes and switch out to regular foods mushed in the blender a bit. One thing I had to be careful of was to not try to subsist on mashed potatoes and oatmeal. I was eating eggs well at that point, and cheese, and put meats in the blender with some broth to break it up and keep it moist. I love tuna, but could not eat it dry - had to put a little plain yogurt with it. Watch out for salt, and don't become part of the couch. The three week stall doesn't last forever. Trust in the plan that your bariatric team gave you, and drink Water until your eyeballs float. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rovobay 920 Posted September 29, 2014 NORMAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! power thru. stick to your plan. if it helps hide the scale and check it again in a week. exercise and water! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steph2014mass 4 Posted September 29, 2014 Thanks everyone I am walking all the time I'm itching to start the gym but not allowed yet:-( I'm sticking to my diet plan and bought a breville active blend started my fruit smoothies I'm losing inches but not weight :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SheriL1 10 Posted September 30, 2014 Same here. I am 3 weeks tomorrow and the scale has not moved... Well actually UP a little...playing with the same 3 pounds for more than a week. I didn't know this was "normal". Any ideas why? So disheartening. I am just drinking my Protein Shakes eating Greek yogurt and having Soup if I'm out. Feeling like this wasn't worth it. Thank you for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) It's called the 3 week stall. In fact, it's famous. Use the search function on here or visit the stall forum. You will see that EVERYONE goes through this and the answers to your questions have already been posted dozens of times. But in the end, the best thing to do is stick to your diet plan and STAY OFF THE SCALE!!!! Edited September 30, 2014 by Kindle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steph2014mass 4 Posted September 30, 2014 Also how can u lose inches but not weight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,719 Posted September 30, 2014 Also how can u lose inches but not weight? Muscle is denser than fat. So if you gain muscle and lose fat, you could stay the same weight, but become leaner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites