Stalls/workouts

[Stephanie M. 21]

I had the gastric sleeve surgery on August 3, 2016. The first 6 weeks I lost 55 pounds, but I have been in a stall ever since. Well I've lost maybe 7 pounds through this "stall". I go to the gym 3 days a week for Water aerobics class, which I know it is working me out because I feel the pain and burn a few hours later. I eat Protein first and carry water or Powerade Zero with me everywhere I go. I am taking my Multivitamins and also Biotin per docs orders. What am I doing wrong?!?! Should I weigh everything I eat? If so, how much should I be eating? I usually eat only till I'm satisfied. Low carb/high protein is my diet. I will confess I have 1 cup of 1% milk once a day. But not every single day. HELP!!!! I feel like a failure right now. Oh! I was so weak until about 4-5 weeks ago and it scares me to lose the energy I have now. But I've gotta do something!!!!

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[birdie bird 24]

I haven't even had my surgery yet but I do know that everything you do always come to a standstill for a minute I was reading someone else's page and they said your body has to get adjusted and you just have to wait on your body so don't be afraid and just give your body a chance to catch up with your mind but keep doing what you're doing and eventually the weight will start back falling off just be patient with your body

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[Healthy_life2 8,324]

6o to 80g Protein. How many calories do you get in now?

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[Tomkat114 3]

I had the gastric sleeve surgery on August 3, 2016. The first 6 weeks I lost 55 pounds, but I have been in a stall ever since. Well I've lost maybe 7 pounds through this "stall". I go to the gym 3 days a week for Water aerobics class, which I know it is working me out because I feel the pain and burn a few hours later. I eat Protein first and carry Water or Powerade Zero with me everywhere I go. I am taking my Multivitamins and also Biotin per docs orders. What am I doing wrong?!?! Should I weigh everything I eat? If so, how much should I be eating? I usually eat only till I'm satisfied. Low carb/high Protein is my diet. I will confess I have 1 cup of 1% milk once a day. But not every single day. HELP!!!! I feel like a failure right now. Oh! I was so weak until about 4-5 weeks ago and it scares me to lose the energy I have now. But I've gotta do something!!!!

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I had the same thing happen. My doctor told me since I lost about 60lbs in 6weeks, that the stall is letting my body catch up with the weight loss. You will see a major drop in weight again but don't get discouraged.

[Montana Gal 448]

Like @@jenn1 wrote, are you hitting your Protein goal of 60-80grams? And yes, I weigh and track everything in My Fitness Pal, that seems to help me. Esp. during the stalls. Are you getting in at least 64oz Water? If you use the search function and look for InnerSurferGirl, she has amazing suggestions and reasons for stalls.

55lbs is a lot to loose in six weeks, I agree, your body does need to catch up and heal. Your doing great, keep up the good work!

Edited October 22, 2016 by Montana Gal

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

If you have lost 7 pounds you aren't experiencing a stall.

None of us lose at a constant or steady rate. We all experience stalls and slow downs and just about everyone experiences a stall about three WLS after surgery.

Just follow your program, make sure you are agreeing in all of your Protein and fluids, take your Vitamins and supplements as directed, make sure you are eating enough to support your exercise level, stay off the scale, and Embrace the Stall

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