I hit the same thing... 12 lb loss post surgery, and then 3-4 weeks of nothing. So frustrating, but it was the first of many! And actually I learned that I pretty much lose 1-2 a week for 3 weeks, and then drop a bunch in the 4th week. For me, I knew I had a LONG journey (with over 200 to lose) so I had to get myself quickly on board of "As long as I'm doing what I'm supposed to do, the weight will take care of itself" mode. Also in the first 3-4 months I finally just put the scale away and only weighed myself once a week. People are sooo different on this journey, there are people who lose pretty steadily, and other who drop weight in spurts and stalls. Right now, I've been in a stall for 2 months (this is at 15 mo out, and 135 lbs down) Talk about frustrating! But I know several things are going on, the weight I'm at now, my body was very comfortable with for many years, after a big loss last year, I also know my body is just recalculating itself. It will eventually move on again. So while I know it's frustrating, you are very early on in the process and I promise it WILL work, if you do what you need to do! And it's great! You may also want to look into buidling some calming skills, (if you haven't already) by picking up a yoga class, or downloading some guided meditations (deepak chopra has some good ones)

I'm sure I'm sounding all Zen voodoo, but this whole process is really just a complete mindtrip. You'll pick up again.
FR me if you'd like - Jill

I can't tell how far out you are but I went through a similar 2 week stall at weeks 3 and 4 post op when I switched from a mostly liquid diet to a mostly solid diet. Like others I put the scale away and started a couch to 5k program. I also drop a lot then stall then drop a lot.I noticed during the stall I lost inches (a whole clothing size) so my body was basically still losing fat but building muscle and redistributing my weight if that makes sense. Stalls are frustrating and I of course start fearing my weight just won't drop any more because I've always had a hard time losing. Anyway, in an effort to not drive myself crazy I've started focusing more on fitness goals (like being able to run a 5k) instead of pounds lost as a measure of my success. Focusing on pounds lost at times has been discouraging because of stalls. I've found running to be really empowering and has given me way more satisfaction and appreciation of my body then losing a pound or even five each week. In fact last night my was first run with no walking breaks. I had to run for 20 minutes straight something that would have taken a miracle preoperatively. I was worried all week I wouldn't be able to make it but I did easily. It felt amazing! I'm not saying take up running if you hate running but do find something other ways to measure success other than the scale. Ideas-measure inches lost, body fat percent, progress towards a meaningful fitness goal, getting into skinny jeans. I'm sure others on here have great ideas. Just make sure it's empowering not discouraging! I'm realizing that we are running a weight loss marathon not a sprint and a big part of it is learning how to play the "mental game" so to speak. Good luck on your journey!

Hi, I'm new to this group. I will be 5 weeks post-op tomorrow. It's good to hear others are also experiencing this. Not only have I been stalling, my weight fluctuates 2-3 lbs every other day. I only had to do a liquid diet one week prior to surgery. So far, my total weight lost is almost 30lbs.

Girl I'm 3 wks out myself and gained a pound I was like what the crap. I went through all that, Paid out of pocket for the surgery (and we aren't well off) and gained a pound , really?? Weighed I 296 initial I was 277 day of surgery, I lost 15 lbs during the initial 2 wks what I called the starve down you know now liquids only but coming off that to soft food must have something to do with the lag. Today I'm back at 262 so. ... back at it trying to keep calories down & protien up, measureing everything , log before I eat , water before food, no drinking for 1 hour after. I have to keep telling my self you wanted this, paid for it ... so use it.

I would love to add friends to support each other

Don't let yourself get frustrated already. I would suggest not weighing yourself but once a week. I am sure you will be losing weight steadily for quite a few months at the least before you reach a real stahl. I have been there and know how it feels, but even if the scale is not reflecting the changes you are making, you should be feeling alot better. Good luck to you.