Weight Stand Still

[chamilton0323 50]

I just started phase 2 of my post op diet and since I've started I haven't' lost any weight and I actually have gain 1/2 a pound. I have Premier Protein for Breakfast, Tomato Soup for lunch, and bariclear Protein Shake for dinner. The last 2 night i have treated myself to a Popsicle but they have less 100 calories. I don't feel like I'm doing anything wrong so I'm a little confused and depressed. Any advice is welcome

[Apple1 2,572]

research the 3 week stall. It is very common, and it wont be the last stall either. Your body needs time to catch up and even when the scale is not dropping you are most likely losing inches.

Did your doc or nut talk about stalls at all? I am curious because this questions pops up everyday and a bunch of us were wondering if doctors weren't telling their patients.

[jaminator 262]

if the popsicle has 100 calories, thats sugar. Ditch those for sugar free.

[chamilton0323 50]

research the 3 week stall. It is very common, and it wont be the last stall either. Your body needs time to catch up and even when the scale is not dropping you are most likely losing inches.

Did your doc or nut talk about stalls at all? I am curious because this questions pops up everyday and a bunch of us were wondering if doctors weren't telling their patients.

No it was never mentioned to me at all. I was under the impression that I would be losing a pound a day for the first month. All I have been eating are Protein Shakes and 1/2 cup of Soup a day. I had a popsicle once and I get on the scale the next day and have gained a pound. It's just frustrating and scary. I went through all this and a stinking popsicle I gain a pound. It's just like what is going to happen when I start eating food... I'm sure I'm overreacting but it just makes me nervous.

[Apple1 2,572]

1 minute ago, chamilton0323 said:

No it was never mentioned to me at all. I was under the impression that I would be losing a kind a day for the first month. All I have been ah big are Protein Shakes and 1/2 cup of Soup a day. I had a popsicle once and I get on the scale the next day and have gained a pound. It's just frustrating and scary. I went through all this and I stinking popsicle I gain a pound. It's just like what is going to happen when I start eating food... I'm sure I'm overreacting but it just makes me nervous.

Just make sure you are following your plan for diet and exercise and you will lose. Stalls are common and everyone loses at their own pace. I stall at least once a month for 10 days, but I am still losing inches. Measure yourself as a way to keep motivated if the scale isn't moving.

Definitely stay away from sugar, bread, Pasta, rice, potatoes. Those carbs will definitely not help you.

[Joe's wife 11]

Try to stay away from the scale during plateaus. Use a measuring tape instead. If you are exercising you'll be gaining muscle which is heavier and denser than fat[emoji173]

Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

[larta 26]

I would suggest you let go of the numbers game. Only a few weeks out, your body is still healing and adjusting. No a 100 calorie popsicle didn't have you gain that weight. Also for me , part of the wonder of this type of surgery ( I previously had lap band) is that the all consuming focus on food is diminished because we can eat so little. I gained 7 lbs when I came home from the hospital. I am now back at the weight I was the day of surgery. I expect my weight to fluctuate, not because of calories, but because of physical changes and adjustments.

Over-reacting... possibly but its good your conscientious about your health.

Quote

[nikki7 11]

I just started phase 2 of my post op diet and since I've started I haven't' lost any weight and I actually have gain 1/2 a pound. I have Premier Protein for breakfast, Tomato Soup for lunch, and bariclear Protein Shake for dinner. The last 2 night i have treated myself to a Popsicle but they have less 100 calories. I don't feel like I'm doing anything wrong so I'm a little confused and depressed. Any advice is welcome

I am in the same boat I haven't lost any weight since my surgery on June 29 my weight has gone up and down and is currently at my preop wait I did lose 30 pounds with my pre-op diet but nothing since surgery I amtrying not to freak out as I paid cash for my surgery and drained all my savingstoday I'm going for a walk. I am not eating any sugar caffeine or soda and I don't eat fast and I'm not eating too much... help

[blizair09 3,250]

On 7/14/2017 at 7:36 AM, chamilton0323 said:

No it was never mentioned to me at all. I was under the impression that I would be losing a pound a day for the first month. All I have been eating are Protein Shakes and 1/2 cup of Soup a day. I had a popsicle once and I get on the scale the next day and have gained a pound. It's just frustrating and scary. I went through all this and a stinking popsicle I gain a pound. It's just like what is going to happen when I start eating food... I'm sure I'm overreacting but it just makes me nervous.

I'm curious -- did your doctor tell you that? I weighed 400 pounds when I began my journey, and I didn't lose 30 pounds in the first month.

What kind of medical professional tells patients that kind of thing? Seriously.