Post-Op Frustration. HELP!

[Twirpo75 50]

I had sleeve surgery 5 weeks ago. I've only lost 21 lbs. Is that normal? I feel like I am not losing any weight at all and all of this was for nothing. I suffer for nothing. That's really how I feel. Please help!

[SherB 220]

Umm... Have you ever lost 21 pounds in one month? That is actually quite a bit of weight. Actually better than normal. Keep doing what you are doing and the weight will come off. Stalls will happen, and quite regularly. Good luck.

[Unstoppable 15]

That sounds pretty good to me. To lose 21lbs in 5 weeks is an accomplishment. Keep it up do not give up.

Edited November 12, 2014 by Unstoppable

[Rogofulm 2,440]

Congratulations! You have reached The Dreaded Week-3 Stall. In fact you may be getting near the end of it. 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 even longer. But don't worry – after that, the weight will start falling off if you stick to your program. And, the inches continue to come off even while the scale isn't budging. 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 again like crazy!

(Apologies to BP regulars who have seen this repeatedly, but it's a big deal to those who are going through it!)

[kimpossible67 608]

I don't drive so I walk everywhere. Here's something to help you put 21 lbs lost into perspective. Go to the grocery store and buy 2 10 lb sacks of potatoes. Then walk with them for a mile. Get back to me on how that feels! It feels horrible!!! You're doing just great!

[Twirpo75 50]

Thank you everyone. It's all so new to me. I read the article that was posted and I think I understand more now. It does seem like a lot to lose 21 lbs in a month or so. But when it just stops I assume I had done nothing wrong and just failed. It's crazy but I think this whole process is 90% mental. Which I didn't expect going into it. =) I appreciate all of you!!

[fabtoys 6]

I lost 28 lbs in the first 3 weeks and now all my pants are falling off.