Stall

[ladyyoki 3]

I'm 2 months post op with 32 lbs loss. I've been stalled for a month now I've tried everything nothing I do is working. So I'm anxiously awaiting a break through any similar stories to give me hope.

[Seahawks Fan 771]

There’s no such thing as a stall at 2 months post-op. You shouldn’t even bother weighing yourself until at least 3 or 4 months.

[XYZXYZXYZ1955 675]

I've stalled at least three or four times in just under seven months, and at least one of the stalls lasted for more than a month. It *may* have been affected by how I was eating at the time--I've had a lot of challenges in terms of my living situation(s). But overall, if I stick fairly close to the program, eventually I start losing again. I'm sure you will, too. (And yeah, my doctor told me not to worry about my weight, just focus on Protein, Water, Vitamins, and exercise. I weigh myself anyway, though, because that helps keep me honest!)

[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,004]

Great reading these varying replies - my recommendationfrom hospital team to me - weigh daily, keep a log (myfitnesspal app or website is great). There is great research showing daily weighing and recording (forever) are highly predictive of losing and maintaining weight loss.

MANY people here talk about a three week stall, and other points like a three month stall. Just stick to your plan, you will come through it.

My experience, both this surgery and my gastric band years ago - the stall weeks are when I see a size drop - like my body moves fat around, steals it off my butt and lays it down to protect my liver, or something. So keep measuring - you might just find your pants loosening up, or you drop a bra cup size, while the scales stay stubborn!

Great weight loss rate so far for you, by the way!!!

[TakingABreak 2,733]

13 hours ago, Seahawks Fan said:

There’s no such thing as a stall at 2 months post-op. You shouldn’t even bother weighing yourself until at least 3 or 4 months.

Ummm. I don't think you can actually say that. There is no such thing as a general guideline for stalls. Just saying.

[TakingABreak 2,733]

13 hours ago, ladyyoki said:

I'm 2 months post op with 32 lbs loss. I've been stalled for a month now I've tried everything nothing I do is working. So I'm anxiously awaiting a break through any similar stories to give me hope.

First of all,

• What surgery did you have?
• What does a typical day of eating look like for you? Calories, carbs, Protein, Water intake?
• How much exercise do you get weekly? Minutes, type of exercise?
• Do you eat and drink at the same time?
• Do you graze?

To find the root of your stall, we need more information to help you. Please give us more insight into what your day looks like.

[TakingABreak 2,733]

8 hours ago, biddynz said:

Great reading these varying replies - my recommendationfrom hospital team to me - weigh daily, keep a log (myfitnesspal app or website is great). There is great research showing daily weighing and recording (forever) are highly predictive of losing and maintaining weight loss.

I also weigh daily. I think it holds me accountable and if you "stall" for a few days then you know right away to change something (whether that be food or increase exercise). I log my food every day also. I use MyFitnessPal and it helps as well.

[Seahawks Fan 771]

59 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

Ummm. I don't think you can actually say that. There is no such thing as a general guideline for stalls. Just saying.

I think I did say that & there’s no reason to be concerned at 2 months about how much you’ve lost. It’s been said repeatedly. 3 to 4 months is when you should be questioning stalled weight loss.

[TakingABreak 2,733]

7 minutes ago, Seahawks Fan said:

I think I did say that & there’s no reason to be concerned at 2 months about how much you’ve lost. It’s been said repeatedly. 3 to 4 months is when you should be questioning stalled weight loss.

14 hours ago, Seahawks Fan said:

There’s no such thing as a stall at 2 months post-op. You shouldn’t even bother weighing yourself until at least 3 or 4 months.

What you said was there was "no such thing as a stall at 2 months post-op". Which you cannot say. She could have stalled at 2 months post op. Your intentions are right, but to diminish her feelings that she is going through a stall isn't right.