I lost 20lbs in 3 weeks and now can't lose another pound.

[klarusso12 4]

Is anyone else having this issue??

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Is anyone else having this issue??

What you are experiencing is very normal.

None of us lose weight at a constant or steady rate. We all experience periodic stalls, and most of us experience one about three weeks after surgery.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process.

Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids. Take your Vitamins and supplements as instructed. Exercise when cleared. Stay off the scale. And, Embrace the Stall!

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

[klarusso12 4]

Thank you so much! Thought I was doing something wrong.

[animallover1247 249]

I'm 3.5 weeks post op and in the same situation. Lost 20 lbs and according to the scale this morning even gained one pound back but I am not worried, through my research,I learned this is normal.

[klarusso12 4]

It's very frustrating though, isn't it?? Eating nothing practically and exercising more than ever! Thanks for your response!

[momo2k16 7]

Im in the same same boat I lost 27 pounds in 3 weeks and now my scale is not budging I read up on it apparently it's normal to see a stall around this time. If anyone has any stall busters please let me know

[Jessee3897 114]

Same here. Sleeved Feb.8th. Went into stall 10 days ago. Upped my Protein for several days and kapow. Out of it.

[klarusso12 4]

So you're recommending more Protein? I'll do it!!

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Welcome to the Week 3 Stall. 90% of WLS patients experience it. Now it's your turn! Trust in the program. Continue to follow your plan, get your Protein and Water in, take your Vitamins, advance through your food stages, and walk as much as possible. You will lose weight.

[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!)

[Baddrabbit 7]

Typically everyone stalls 3-5 weeks out. Normal

Only 20 lbs? Really that's an awesome amount. The first month an a half are usually the slowest/lowest loss period.

Be proud of any loss, you've done well

Stalls are normal don't let them discourage you. Try and change things up then.

Increase Protein, Water. Check you food logs for hidden sugars and watch carbs no more than 50 grams. I aim for 30-35g

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[Baddrabbit 7]

Oh I forgot even when you stall and the scale doesn't move......you can still be losing inches!

And workouts grow muscle which weighs more than fat. So keep this in mind

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[jthenry 6]

I lost 34 pounds in three weeks. Then didn't budge for a week and a half. I reset myself basically-made sure that I got fluids and Protein, stepped up my walks/runs and started a little weight training and dropped three pounds in a few days so far. Just keep doing what you are doing. It's a marathon not a sprint.