3 weeks post-op weight stall

[need change 36]

I've been doing so well since surgery. Then I look at the scale and it hasn't moved in almost a week. I'm drinking and getting in my Protein. What else can a person do?

[jane13 2,256]

stalls are inevitable and maintain the directions you were given. plenty of Water, Protein and stay away from salt, sugar, carbs & scale. try to not weigh everyday -

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

The 3 week stall is real. IDK if you read many posts here but everyone posts that they get it and it doesn't last forever. Stick to your plan, exercise and the weight loss will start again. Hang in there!

[busymom_of_3 31]

Oh yes, it's real and extremely frustrating! I dropped 20lbs in 14days...then nothing for a week now. Trusting the plan, I never heard of anyone that didn't loose at least 75lbs after surgery...but I'm not the most patient!

[Rogofulm 2,440]

Congratulations! You have reached The Dreaded Week-3 Stall. 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 pounds will start falling off if you stick to your program. And, the inches will continue to come off even while the scale isn't budging. 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!

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

[need change 36]

Wow, the article was really helpful. Thank you.

[Mulepick 18]

Day 12 of my stall after losing 20# in two weeks. I'm thinking my caloric intake is not enough. It's 4PM and I've consumed Water, 61 grams of Protein, and 590 calories. My metabolic rate taken by my bariatric center was 2650 calories/day. I swam for an hour this AM as I do every day.

Wonder if I boosted calories if it would help me break the stall. I also feel tired and dizzy a lot.

[need change 36]

Yes, I'm day 13 and lost 20lbs. Now, I'm stalled. According to the previous writers, it is normal. I just have to concentrate on staying strong and keep on keeping on.