Weight loss halted

[steph2014mass 4]

3 weeks post surgery weight loss halted for over a week now any ideas??

[nelle1230 53]

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....

[JamieLogical 8,697]

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.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

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.

[Rovobay 920]

NORMAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! power thru. stick to your plan. if it helps hide the scale and check it again in a week. exercise and water!

[steph2014mass 4]

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 :-(

[SheriL1 10]

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!

[Kindle 8,667]

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

[steph2014mass 4]

Also how can u lose inches but not weight?

[JamieLogical 8,697]

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.