3 weeks post op - static weight

[Memar 0]

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

[Elidh 239]

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!

[Memar 0]

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

[catwoman7 11,212]

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...

[Smanky 747]

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.

[Crystal CW 19]

My 3 week stall happens to coincide with my menstrual cycle - oh joy 😕