The Dreaded First Stall...

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Ok. I have read so many posts about the stalls we all eventually will have. I get it. BUT... one thing I may have missed is how long does the "typical" stall last? Are we talking weeks, months...? And how many stalls have you personally had on your journey? It is Monday morning, my "weigh" day and I've been doing 5lb weeks, and I am slowing down; perhaps entering a stall of my own. My first. Just want to know what I can look "forward" to....Thanks everyone!

[*Lexie* 1,486]

My stall lasted 3 very long and frustrating weeks. I just finished my 3rd month and I haven't had any other stalls (yet).

[SuperDave 1,115]

My first stall was 2 weeks. Just do what you are supposed to do and it will pass. No worries! It is not the end of the world!

[mrsbailey921 117]

ive had my first stall...it lasted about 9 days...im now back to losing regularly...

[ProjectMe 909]

I had my surgery on 12/16...just two weeks ago and I have stalled. I'm not surprised, I actually expected it to happen awhile ago. I lost about 60 pounds prior to surgery, but was pleasantly surprised to lose 14 more in the past two weeks. I'd be happy to lose 1-2 pounds every couple of weeks as long as I reach goal by summer . So, I'm just going to keep chugging along with Protein, exercise and following the food plan. I kind of want to get rid of my scale but my husband is attached to it!

[Disney24fan 11]

I am 2 months post op and hit my first stall! It is very frustrating. It's been over a week. I also started working out at a bariatric gym 3 days a week for 1 1/2 hours so I am not sure if that has something to do with it. I am hoping like you it will pass soon because it is very frustrating

[ProjectMe 909]

@@Disney24fan I've never heard of a bariatric gym. Can you tell me what that is?

[Disney24fan 11]

This is a gym at the hospital where I had my surgery. It is used for other patients, but 4 days a week at a specific time it is just used for Bariatric patients or people who want to lose weight. I have never been to a gym before, but I feel completely comfortable going there. It's non judgmental and the trainers are great!

[ProjectMe 909]

@@Disney24fan Oh that makes complete sense! It would be nice to workout with others who have been through WLS!

[Alfie 58]

ive had my first stall...it lasted about 9 days...im now back to losing regularly...

I am only 20 days out and hit a stall right before 2 weeks. It is so weird. I'm eating how I'm supposed to yet I've been staying within the same weight (give or take 1/2 lb) for the last 7 or 8 days. Go figure.

Edited December 29, 2014 by Alfie