What I'm I doing wrong

[scarlep 68]

I've been stuck in the same weight for the past week it's driving me nuts, every time I weight myself I'm either 261 or 263 I was sleeved 11/19 see today I have my monthly friend but it has been the same before I got it, I've lost 27 and 17 of those since surgery but come on I'm getting tired of not seeing the number go down I'm just getting so mad I feel like I did this surgery and it's not working

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

What you are experiencing is a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process. Everyone experiences periodic stalls, and the first one usually occurs about three weeks post-op. We do not lose weight at a constant rate.

Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids, take your Vitamins and supplements as directed, and exercise when cleared (walking is great until you are able to do more strenuous exercise).

If you are going to let the numbers in the scale drive you crazy, then consider weighing less often.

Embrace the Stall!

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

[2goldengirl 2,076]

Have someone hide the scale, or, better yet, take it out of the house. Start focusing on your program: Protein, Fluid, exercise, instead of the scale.< /p>

And in answer to your question, what you're doing "wrong" is focusing on the scale, instead of your program.

[finediva 979]

@scarlep. So this may help you...... I went home 13lbs heavier the day AFTER surgery; had lost 10 of the 13lbs ... 10 days later at my first follIw up visit; I lost ZERO pounds for 30 days (that was 3 months after surgery); lost an average of 8lbs a month, reached goal 9 months after surgery AND has been maintaining BELOW goal for 7 months. Soo........hope all the numbers helped. Best to you.

[vsghyster 2]

@scarlep. So this may help you...... I went home 13lbs heavier the day AFTER surgery; had lost 10 of the 13lbs ... 10 days later at my first follIw up visit; I lost ZERO pounds for 30 days (that was 3 months after surgery); lost an average of 8lbs a month, reached goal 9 months after surgery AND has been maintaining BELOW goal for 7 months. Soo........hope all the numbers helped. Best to you.

@@finediva what a journey! congratulations

[wincha 18]

I gained 8 pounds after surgery. That's due to fluids, swelling ect.. Today I'm down 10 but still feel bloated

[pinkbunies 359]

Have you joined a gym yet? This is one way to help break the stall.

[finediva 979]

@vsghyster. Thank you. Yes, it has been and continues to be a journey.

[seaux_beautiful_vsg 63]

I've been stuck in the same weight for the past week it's driving me nuts, every time I weight myself I'm either 261 or 263 I was sleeved 11/19 see today I have my monthly friend but it has been the same before I got it, I've lost 27 and 17 of those since surgery but come on I'm getting tired of not seeing the number go down I'm just getting so mad I feel like I did this surgery and it's not working

Stay off the scale. Don't compare your progress to anyone else's. The weight loss will come. Everyone loses differently. Focus on your nutrition. I can't stress enough stay off the scale... Because that will stress you out and stress definitely impacts weight loss.