Feeling discouraged

[katkathryn 9]

I am 5 weeks post-op today. I have healed well, tolerate a regular diet, and exercise (C25k three times a week and elliptical at the gym twice a week) regularly. I have been maintaining this routine since about week two. I lost 15 lbs during the first week post-op but have fluctuated at 298-300 for the past month. I saw my NUT last week who recommended increasing calories from 850/day to about 1000/day. I have been meeting my caloric, Protein, and Water goals but still have not lost weight. I haven't done measurements, but my clothes aren't fitting differently either. I know every other person has complained about slow weightloss, and it's a waiting game or loss comes down to switching up your routine, but I don't know what to do anymore! I feel like I have all of the inconveniences and discomforts of the surgery without the pay-off--I'm pretty bummed about it. Am I missing something obvious?

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[bornthisway622 51]

Hello im 2 months post op i had that issue i lost 24 pounds first 3 weeks then i got stuck at 248 for about 3 weeks but i was told by my nut that in the beginning we lost so much so fast and we where not able to eat that now the Protein and things we eat will start helping us but we will sometimes see a stall do not let it get you down im still having trouble drinking n eating you got this its just a stall nothing to be to worried about . ????

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[KristenLe 5,980]

@@katkathryn Stalls are very normal - although very frustrating. Change it up a bit - add more Protein, change your exercise routine, add some healthy fats - something might kick you out of the stall. If you are exercising a lot - you may need to increase your Water and Protein. Hang in there!!! You can do this!!!

[katkathryn 9]

Thank you! I'm very very impatient!

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[The Candidate 3,215]

As hard as it is to accept when it's happening to you, it is normal. It sounds like you're doing everything right, so you'll just need to be patient and allow your body the time it needs to adjust.

Stay away from the scale for awhile. There are things happening in your body that have nothing to do with the numbers right now.

Hang in there!

[ShrinkingLily 6]

I'm also about 5 weeks out and have been stalled for 11 days. I've been told it's normal. Good luck!

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[SusieT 43]

I stalled at 3 weeks and again about 6 wks. Almost 3 months out now and losing pretty quickly. It is different for every patient, but the stalls are normal.

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[tenseintexas 182]

Yep- I have lost one pound from week 3- now which I am 5 1/2 weeks... Very frustrating for sure

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