The scale hasn't moved...

[esmith406 3]

I am 15 days out of surgery, my first week I lost 14lbs, then when my second week started, the scale stopped moving. So far the scale hasn't moved for 6 days, I was 200 when I went in for surgery so I know 14 in a week to lose is a lot, but I'm getting frustrated and just want to know has anyone else gone threw this? If so, what helped get the scale moving again? Thanks in advance!

[sunflowerchild 146]

Everyone stalls, it is very normal, no need to worry about it . I'm 5 months out and have stalled numerous times and still have lost 60% of my excess weight. If you find yourself fixating on the number too much try weighing yourself less.

[esmith406 3]

Thank you for the input! Congrats on your 60% loss that's awesome!

[Djmohr 6,965]

Definitely don't let yourself get frustrated, (easier said than done, right)

The thing that seems to work best is working the plan that your surgeon gave you:

- drink your Water

- get your required Protein

- don't drink 30 minutes before or after you eat

- stick to the diet plan

- exercise as soon as you can

If you do these things the weight will continue to come off without any problem. You will go through stalls every once in a while while your body tries to figure out what you are up to but it will figure itself out if you work the plan.

Good luck, you are doing terrific!

[bellabloom 2,467]

Your small to begin with so it will go slower. How many calories are you taking in? Keep it to 600 or less and it's only a matter of time. You may need to add weight training into your routine to keep your metabolism up. If you have yo yo dieted a lot or if you are a revision, I'm guessing your metabolism is so great. Working out with weights is the key to metabolism. Every pound of muscle burns an additional 100 calories per day.

[esmith406 3]

I'm barely getting in 350 calories a day so I'm sure that has something to do with it. Tonight I finally jumped on the treadmill and just walked for 30 minutes, I also tried to get more of my Protein Shakes in. I have always had major fluctuation in my weight so you are most likely correct. Thank you for the input. Working out with weights is something I need to get back into.

[Psu1ab 1]

I am in the same boat as you are. I am two months out from my surgery and I have lost 67 lbs. This number is great but I think I am in a plateau right now. I wish the weight would come off faster but I know in time it will. Keep thinking positive thoughts and the weight will come off. Just think Protein, Protein, protein!