Frustrated with stall...

[jennipooh96 5]

I am 2 weeks post op and getting frustrated. I lost 24 pounds in the first week and going into the second week I haven't lost anything and have gained 3 pounds. I am following my surgeons plan...getting enough fluids and Proteins. Walking a lot. Is this normal? Feeling like this isn't going to work. ????

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I agree, feeling frustrated does not help.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. We all stall periodically, and almost everyone stalls about three weeks post-op.

Just follow your program.

Track your food.

Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids.

Avoid starches and added sugars.

Take your Vitamins and supplements as instructed.

Exercise when cleared.

And, stay off the scale.

Embrace the Stall!

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

[Djmohr 6,965]

This is completely normal. Do a search on this site for stalls, there is a ton of info on it.

Your body needs time to adjust and weights fluctuate. Your first week loss was very very significant.

Congratulations!

[VDLT 244]

I got stuck at 2 weeks for 5 days and then lost two pounds. Then I got stuck at 3 weeks for about 10 days. It happens and in the grand scheme of things not a biggie. Keep doing the right things, and the right results will follow.

[Cervidae 2,389]

I have a 2-3 week stall (sometimes gain a few pounds during) every single month when my period starts. And yet, I've still managed to lose over 100 pounds since surgery in less than 6 months. 24 pounds in a week is freaking unbelievable - imagine how much your body is freaking out right now, trying to balance itself. It thinks you're in a life and death crisis. Be patient with yourself and in 6 months to a year you'll be amazed at how far you've come.

We didn't get obese overnight and we aren't going to get healthy overnight either.

[jennipooh96 5]

Thank you guys for all your input and support! Just need to be patient I guess!