Stall & disappointment

[haleymarie 35]

So I am two weeks and 3 days post op & feel so good. I have so many questions and Google doesn't answer them all very well. Is it normal to have no lost weight since surgery. I feel like my scale has been stuck on one weight and won't budge! When I seen my doctor two weeks post op he said I'd lost 23 pounds since my last office visit which was a week before surgery, but the scale hasn't moved since May 9th! Tell me this is normal!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Yes, it is normal.

None of us lose at a constant or steady rate. Everyone experiences stalls and slow downs in weight loss. Just about everyone e experiences a stall about three weeks after surgery.

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

Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids. Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed. Stay off the scale.

And, Embrace the Stall

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

[haleymarie 35]

I've heard of a stall starting at around three weeks, but I've never heard of not losing anything in the week after post op. Ugh stressing mgself out.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I've heard of a stall starting at around three weeks, but I've never heard of not losing anything in the week after post op. Ugh stressing mgself out.

You are swollen and healing. You were pumped full of IV fluids in the hospital.

Just focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids.

Please stay off the scale of you are going to let it drive you crazy.

[sja 38]

Haleymarie, don't stress! Stalls are normal. I went through a 30+ day stall starting at 3 weeks. I wanted to cry!! I thought for sure the surgery didn't work! Today, I wanted to cry again...but this time in joy. At 13 weeks post-op, I'm down 50.8lbs! (15 of it was prior to surgery, but I still count it!) Throw away the scale!! For me, it was an epic reminder of past failed weigh loss attempts and made me feel awful about myself. I stopped getting on it, until I felt my clothes getting looser - then I knew I may have a loss and I would jump on. Keep your chin up! It WILL come off!

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Edited May 26, 2016 by sja

[gina171 626]

Haleymarie....I am pre-op but yesterday I attended a support group (to ask questions...I have a lot) and I met a woman who has lost over 120 pounds in a year and she told me that she lost NOTHING for the first 6 weeks and she was doing everything as her doctor asked. So don't worry, everyone's body is different.

I am so glad you are feeling so great! I hope it keeps going smoothly for you. Keep us all updated!

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[haleymarie 35]

@@gina171 that makes me feel so much better! I wish there were support groups around me that were Good to go to! I def will keep everyone updated (: feel free to add me on Instagram my name is changinghaley, I update my thoughts, feelings, and emotions!

[luv4jb169 7]

Check with your local hospitals they normally have some support groups. Or ask your doctor or NUt

[SalOdyssey 441]

@@gina171 that makes me feel so much better! I wish there were support groups around me that were Good to go to! I def will keep everyone updated (: feel free to add me on Instagram my name is changinghaley, I update my thoughts, feelings, and emotions!

Check with your local hospitals they normally have some support groups. Or ask your doctor or NUt

Agree with @@luv4jb169, check your local hospitals or ask your medical team.