I had my surgery almost a month ago

[Polarbearwifey 25]

I had my surgery on the 6th of december and I've being stuck in 238 for almost two weeks. I'm in the gym for 3 hours every day and still in the same weight. I jogged yesterday and I know I'm losing inches because I had to buy a new pair of jeans size 14 (I was size 16-18) but the scale doesn't reflect anything and I don't want my surgeon think I'm not doing my best. Dows anybody have any suggestions?? I'm worried!!

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[Ruth1ess 494]

You're experiencing the infamous Three Week Stall (do a search in this forum for more info). It usually starts the third or fourth week after surgery. It's normal, and nothing to be worried about, although it's hard not to think about it. Your body is trying to adjust and heal. It can last 2-3 weeks, or did for me, but you'll soon break out and be on your way again try not to stress. Your body will experience many of these little down periods where it needs to rest from loss and readjust. The scale may not show loss, but you will almost always see the inches fall away. I suggest taking measurements as a secondary way to track progress.

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Edited January 2, 2017 by Ruth1ess

[Polarbearwifey 25]

Thank you. I will do the research and try to not stress anymore.

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[cokegal 19]

I had my surgery on the 6th of december and I've being stuck in 238 for almost two weeks. I'm in the gym for 3 hours every day and still in the same weight. I jogged yesterday and I know I'm losing inches because I had to buy a new pair of jeans size 14 (I was size 16-18) but the scale doesn't reflect anything and I don't want my surgeon think I'm not doing my best. Dows anybody have any suggestions?? I'm worried!!

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[cokegal 19]

I had my surgery on the 19th and I haven't lost an ounce!!! Very discouraging ????

[Charli3baltimor3 27]

At you suppose to be working out so soon?

[Polarbearwifey 25]

@@cokegal I know. I felt down when I step on the scale and says the same numbers: 238.8 I was jogging yesterday, I've being doing cardio everyday and nothing. So I'm about to do my research about what Ruth1ess says "The Three Week Stall"

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[Polarbearwifey 25]

@@Charli3baltimor3 they allowed me to exercise soon bc I recover fast. The second week after surgery I was eating chicken already. Hey, I'm just following surgeon's orders.

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[spowell 14]

Thank you for reminding me of the 3 week stall. I am almost 1.month out and I quit weighing myself. It would just disappoint me. I can tell that I am losing inches. My husband and some friends can tell especially in my face. Thank you!

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[TexasSchatzi 6]

Had my surgery on 12/29. Haven't stepped on the scale yet. I'm scared to.

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[spowell 14]

I go back for my 1.month follow up on the 11th. No stepping on the scale until then.

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[TexasSchatzi 6]

I did it yesterday...down 13 pounds! Woo-hoo!

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[Polarbearwifey 25]

I have my 1-month follow app tomorrow. Hopefully I'm down a couple of pounds more

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