Redmaxx 740 Posted November 5, 2016 9 days post op and I guess I have hit a stall. For the past 3 days I have been stuck at 217 lbs. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redmaxx 740 Posted November 5, 2016 Sorry, 16 days not 9 days. Ever since the surgery my mind doesn't seem to be as sharp as it was before. I'm guessing it has to due with being on liquids only. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted November 5, 2016 Stalls are fairly common. Just stick to the program guidelines (fluids, Protein, Vitamins, meal volume, exercise) and you should be back on the track soon. Someone on this website used the slogan "Embrace the Stall" to describe the experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,220 Posted November 5, 2016 Stalls during the first month post-surgery are very common (actually, stalls are *always* common). Most people do hit their first one within a month out of surgery. I had one during weeks 2 and 3. It broke during week 4, and I dropped 6-8 lbs within just a couple of days. As James said, just stick to your plan and the stall *will* eventually break. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travelher 915 Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) I had one in week 3 and again in week 5. I'm a slow loser though, so when I drop I get excited if it is a pound. Everyone is different Edited November 5, 2016 by Travelher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJC5197 282 Posted November 5, 2016 Stalls are a part of losing I seem to have a stall every few weeks, and although it is frustrating it is still overall loss I also just learned my thyroid may have issues since my PTH levels are high. And that may why I have so many stalls even with working harder to lose faster Sent from my SM-T310 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaMergs 2,854 Posted November 5, 2016 Oh goodness. It's not a stall. Your body body is still recovering from surgery and is gearing up to do what it is now supposed to do. TRUE Stalls last a min of three weeks. Anything else is just your body making necessary adjustments. Stalls when working this program properly don't occur until months out. Notice I say properly. Following plan, moving around and exercising. Unless you have some underlying issues like @@RJC5197 mentioned. I have what could be considered ZERO adrenal function. My adrenal glands have been blown out by 9 years of high dose prednisone. My metabolism is screwed. And guess what? 7 months out I've gone from surgery date 272 to 156. Give yourself a break and don't fall prey to old thinking habits. You're on a whole new path now... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redmaxx 740 Posted November 5, 2016 I have been thinking, maybe it is because I haven't been urinating enough. I only go once a day. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newjerseygirl60 45 Posted November 5, 2016 Ok now that's is not good or natural you should contact your Dr. if you are drinking all day everyday staying hydrated then there should be more of an out put then just once a day!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djmohr 6,965 Posted November 6, 2016 3 days with no loss is not a stall. You cannot expect to lose weight every single day it just does not work like that. A stall is several weeks with no loss......Your body fluctuates daily so if you get to the point where the up and down drives you crazy then it is best to stay off the scale. Weight once a week or once every two weeks. I was a daily weigher but had to train myself not to get upset when i saw the scale not moving or worse yet going in the wrong direction. Be patient. Your weight did not come on in a couple of weeks or months and it wont come off that way either. I lose 100lbs in the first 9 months and then it took 9 more months to lose my last 52. Those months were excruciating but nothing like maintenance. It takes constant focus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nymea 87 Posted November 6, 2016 I found myself getting frustrated with daily fluctuations as well. I stopped weighing myself so much and now I do it about once every 2 weeks or so. It made a huge difference to my mental health and I was able to stop focusing on food and scales and focus on living life again post surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newjerseygirl60 45 Posted November 7, 2016 Hey Reddmaxx the stall will be ok you need to address urinating only once a day that's a problem in the makings! Just saying! That's more of a concern! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redmaxx 740 Posted November 7, 2016 Hey Reddmaxx the stall will be ok you need to address urinating only once a day that's a problem in the makings! Just saying! That's more of a concern! Thanks. I go and see my primary at the VA tomorrow. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redmaxx 740 Posted November 8, 2016 I am not getting enough Protein, that is why I am stalling. I have set alarms on my phone to remind me to eat. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
