Why can't I lose weight after 3 weeks post-op!

[malvarez1210 9]

I'm 4 weeks post op, lost 23lbs. and haven't been able to lose anything goes else for a week! I can only get 32 oz Water in, a little Protein, usually 1/2 Protein shake and some pureed Beans mostly. Has anyone else experienced this? I can't understand if im barely eating why can't I lose weight! So frustrated and disappointed. Help!!

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[LollieC 2]

I am having the exact same problem! I am also 3 weeks out and following the diet to a T. I have even started cardio training and nothing!

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Search for Week 3 Stall. 90% of WLS patients experience a stall around 3 weeks post-op. It is completely normal.

[malvarez1210 9]

Is there anything that can be done? I've read of something called a 'reset', had anyone heard of this or done it?

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[sja 38]

Ugh! I'm with you! Sleeved 2/23. Lost 15lbs and my scale hasn't budged since 3/6. I want to cry!

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I've read there are stalls but 9 days already!??

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[malvarez1210 9]

Is so upsetting, not to mention I've been super depressed lately! This doesn't help.

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[artgoddess1974 3]

Don't get discouraged! The 3 week stall is a bummer, but you will get past it. Just continue following your diet. RNY 15 weeks out--83 lbs.

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

Guys, calm down. I am not exaggerating when I say that 90% of WLS patients go through this. I see this exact same post on these boards at least 10 times a day. Stick to your program. Get your Protein, Water, and Vitamins in. Get up and moving at least once an hour. And you WILL lose weight. I promise you.

Everyone experiences stalls. You need to give your body a chance to catch up. It's just been through major trauma and it is reeling. It does this to protect itself and allow you to heal.

[Mrs_O 118]

Dont fret you guys! i also went thru the dreaded Week 3 stall and now i will be 7 weeks out tomorrow and the scale does start moving again. i also found it helpful to take measurements as when my scale wasn't moving down, i was still losing in inches!

hang tight and good luck!!

[sja 38]

Neither my surgeon or NUT really give me a diet. He says it's a lifestyle change so I need to learn to eat healthy, and not totally restrict or I'll end up failing like all other diets.

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[Babbs 14,681]

The only thing you need to do is be patient and keep getting your Water and Protein in. If stalls are going to freak you out like this, then just stay off the scale so it doesn't cause you anymore stress. Everyone stalls early out, and everyone will have several stalls throughout the process. It's going to be okay. Really.

[malvarez1210 9]

I really didn't get a diet to follow either, just a 1 week basic nothing on what else to have after the 1 week. Anyone have a site that gives choices, Protein content, recipes that we can look up? Or books?

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[Bufflehead 6,358]

@@malvarez1210 The World According to Eggface has tons of great recipes for post-wls eating, organized by stage, type of food, etc.:

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

She does include some foods that were not permitted at all on my plan (such as potatoes) so you want to pick and choose your recipes carefully to make sure they are in compliance with your plan.

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

Neither my surgeon or NUT really give me a diet. He says it's a lifestyle change so I need to learn to eat healthy, and not totally restrict or I'll end up failing like all other diets.

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That's weird. Every doctor I know of does go over the new eating habits. Be careful of carbs. They will sabotage your weight loss. This is especially true since many carbs are sliders and you can eat a ton of them. I know this from personal experience. Imagine my shock when I ate almost the entire bag of large popcorn at the movies without even the slightest feel of a restriction.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Is there anything that can be done? I've read of something called a 'reset', had anyone heard of this or done it?

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Reset what? You aren't yet getting enough fluids. And it doesn't look like you are getting enough Protein.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. Everyone stalls and almost everyone experiences a stall about three weeks after surgery.

Just follow your program.

Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids every day. For me that means AT LEAST 100 grams of protein and 64 oz of Fluid, every day.

Track your food.

Avoid starches, added sugars, and fried foods.

Eat slowly and mindfully.

Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed.

Exercise when cleared.

And, stay off the scale!

Embrace the Stall!

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

Is there anything that can be done? I've read of something called a 'reset', had anyone heard of this or done it?

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Reset what? You aren't yet getting enough fluids. And it doesn't look like you are getting enough protein.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. Everyone stalls and almost everyone experiences a stall about three weeks after surgery.

Just follow your program.

Focus on getting in all of your protein and fluids every day. For me that means AT LEAST 100 grams of protein and 64 oz of Fluid, every day.

Track your food.< /p>

Avoid starches, added sugars, and fried foods.

Eat slowly and mindfully.

Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed.

Exercise when cleared.

And, stay off the scale!

Embrace the Stall!

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