Memar 0 Posted November 3, 2021 Hi I had my op 3 weeks ago. I lost 5kg in my pre op so was over the moon and in the first week of the op lost another 6kg, but for the last 10 days the weight has fluctuated up and down by .5kg. I am following everything. Is this normal? Am i expecting too much? It feels a bit disheartening Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elidh 240 Posted November 3, 2021 Memar, there is a phenomenon termed the “three week stall”. It is quite well known, often occurring at 3 weeks post op, but can happen at other times post op. Your body is just catching up and if you stay with the plan your bariatric team has outlined, you’ll see movement on the scale again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Memar 0 Posted November 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, Elidh said: Memar, there is a phenomenon termed the “three week stall”. It is quite well known, often occurring at 3 weeks post op, but can happen at other times post op. Your body is just catching up and if you stay with the plan your bariatric team has outlined, you’ll see movement on the scale again! Thank you - just trying to stay focused Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,220 Posted November 3, 2021 yep - sounds like the infamous "three week stall" that happens to probably 90% of us. If you do a search on this site for it, you'll find over 17,000 posts on it. And no, I am NOT kidding. just stick to your plan and stay off your scale for a few days. It typically lasts 1-3 weeks. But it WILL break and you'll be on your way again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smanky 751 Posted November 4, 2021 I'm six weeks out and have stalled twice already! It's annoying and frustrating but just part of the process. As others have said, stay off the scale and stick to your program. It'll pass. Your body needs these breaks to adjust to its new normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal CW 19 Posted November 4, 2021 My 3 week stall happens to coincide with my menstrual cycle - oh joy 😕 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites