4 weeks post op

[Mrs.Snipes 20]

Hello all today I'm 4 weeks post op and I've already hit a stall I've lost 12-14 lbs(it keeps fluctuating) but it's been like that since post op week 2, has anyone else experienced a stall this early? Also I do fine with with eating/drinking during the day and don't have any cravings what so ever, but once night hits im feel like I'm starving and craving everything is this normal? TIA for all the info!

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[suzzzzz 1,005]

I am 6.5 weeks out and hit a 4 or 5 day stall in week 3. I am losing slowly which is ok with me because I feel good and clothes are getting too big! I hate when I let myself get too hungry so I have begun keeping a Protein Bar, banana, or boiled egg handy. Just having a half of any of those helps. Then I can eat my next meal slowly.

[Jenrn1966 19]

Omg ! I could have written your post ! I'm 4 weeks tomorrow and I haven't lost anymore weight I'm 2 weeks . It is horrifically depressing since I'm working so hard at this and started back to the gym and am working out for more than an hr 3-4 times a week . Eating 60-80 grams of Protein a day .

Eating an average of 800 calories a day or less . I do have trouble getting all the Water in but really ... A stall for 2 weeks ????

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[Mrs.Snipes 20]

Omg ! I could have written your post ! I'm 4 weeks tomorrow and I haven't lost anymore weight I'm 2 weeks . It is horrifically depressing since I'm working so hard at this and started back to the gym and am working out for more than an hr 3-4 times a week . Eating 60-80 grams of Protein a day .

Eating an average of 800 calories a day or less . I do have trouble getting all the Water in but really ... A stall for 2 weeks ????

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Wow crazy we're experiencing the exact same thing, I'm eating the same amount of Protein per day as you and getting the same amount of calories, I'm not getting all the Water in but I try to at least get 40-50 oz in and I'm walking at least 1.25-1.5 miles everyday and still nothing, I have my one month post op tomorrow so I'm hoping to get releases so I can hit the gym and add in some weight lifting and such in hopes that that'll help! Glad to know I'm not alone, sounds like we got our surgeries around the same time, we should keep in touch and follow each others progress

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[higher 966]

I'm 4 weeks as well.

Here's a different perspective. I was traveling without a scale from 2.5 - almost 4 weeks post op so I didn't weigh myself every day in that period.

When I got home- I had lost. But I have no idea if I stalled or not for a week.

So I would say stay off the scale! But much easier said then done. Now that I'm home I'm on the scale 2x/ day and I haven't lost! Haha.

[Mrs.Snipes 20]

@@higher Yes I've been trying to stick to just once a week but for the last 2 weeks I weighed and didn't see a loss it makes me want to keep getting on the scale, maybe I'll have my husband take the scale and put it somewhere so that I cannot keep torturing myself!

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[betterme38 275]

I am 4 weeks today and I stalled at week 2. Didn't lose till last week actually so I guess not a true stall. My body was just doing some major work, look up "embrace the stall" while your not losing weight your body is losing inches. Get a tape measure for the no weight loss times. Just stuff I have read on here and it does help to know that even though the scale isn't moving your body is still hard at work.

☆Jeni☆

[Mrs.Snipes 20]

@@betterme38 I will definitely try the tape measure, thanks got the tip

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[Jenrn1966 19]

Lol !! Mrs Snipes - I was just thinking to myself today , after another day of no loss, that I should call my husband and have him hide the scale before I get home ! Let's support each other in a no weigh in for a week ! At least We won't start out each day feeling defeated when we know we're doing the right things

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[Jenrn1966 19]

I read " embrace the stall " which was really helpful ! I need to print it out and hang it up . Along with my mantra :

More Water ... More Protein

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[Mrs.Snipes 20]

Lol !! Mrs Snipes - I was just thinking to myself today , after another day of no loss, that I should call my husband and have him hide the scale before I get home ! Let's support each other in a no weigh in for a week ! At least We won't start out each day feeling defeated when we know we're doing the right things

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I'm so down, that's a great idea, definitely need to start the day more positively! I just told my husband once I go to bed in a minute to take the scale and hide it until next Monday, and I need to read that do I just google it or where can I find it?

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I read " embrace the stall " which was really helpful ! I need to print it out and hang it up . Along with my mantra :

More Water ... More Protein

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Embrace the Stall

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

[divaglam19 3]

I will be 4 weeks post op Friday and I lost most of my weight the first two weeks after surgery and now nothing I'm not too disappointed because I have to remind myself it's only 4 weeks I have so much more time to go and a lot of people stall but it helps to know the weight is gonna come off even with surgery weight loss doesn't happen over night

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[Jenrn1966 19]

I had an official stall for 3 weeks and 1 day ( but whose counting ) but took everyone's advice , didn't weigh , kept doing what I knew was right and getting my Water in and .... Finally the scale moved 2 lbs over the weekend !!!!

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[Mrs.Snipes 20]

I had an official stall for 3 weeks and 1 day ( but whose counting ) but took everyone's advice , didn't weigh , kept doing what I knew was right and getting my Water in and .... Finally the scale moved 2 lbs over the weekend !!!!

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That's good to hear I'm glad it moved for you, I'm taking the same advice and had my husband hide the scale and I'm just going to focus on eating well ,getting my liquids, and exercising and I will weigh in once I'm 6 weeks post op which is next Monday that'll have been 2 weeks of no weigh ins so I'm hoping the scale will be down a few pounds by then.

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