Yup, weight loss is not linear. You will stall and you will lose again. It's all part of the process, so don't stress yourself out.

Totally normal! It happened to me and still happens to me. I didn't lose weight the first couple of weeks post op. I have had 4-5 stalls since my surgery, of different durations, with periods in between of steady loss. I imagine that my body loses weight, adjusts to being smaller/stalls, loses weight, adjusts to being smaller/stalls... and so forth.

For example, I am doing a weight loss challenge right now. I started on 11/6 at 179 lbs. I lost 4 lbs the first week, then was stuck at 175 until just now, nearly six weeks later, when I have suddenly lost another 3.5 lbs (all this week).

My observations? When I pay attention to what I am eating and drinking, log it, push hydration, get my vitamins in, and actively try to reduce stress and be happy/calm, I tend to have that whoosh weight loss experience. When I lose my focus due to stress and feeling overwhelmed, I get stuck. For me, success is all about mindfulness.

I would also note that my weight loss tends to slow and temporarily stop when I am exercising a lot.

katematt313 wrote: »

My observations? When I pay attention to what I am eating and drinking, log it, push hydration, get my vitamins in, and actively try to reduce stress and be happy/calm, I tend to have that whoosh weight loss experience. When I lose my focus due to stress and feeling overwhelmed, I get stuck. For me, success is all about mindfulness.

Very well said, and this is all definitely true in my case.

tedrapaige wrote: »

Hey all!

I'm currently 4 weeks post-op and had really steady weight loss all through the first three weeks. I weighed myself yesterday (Tuesday) for my weekly self-check in and I've not lost any weight at all.

I know, I know, it probably shouldn't be that big of a deal, but it's distressing me a little.

Any words of encouragement would be really appreciated!

I totally feel your frustration here! I had a big drop right after surgery (20 lbs at my 2 week check up!) then it slowed WAY down. Over all I'm down 42 lbs in 3 months, but most of that was the first month, between my 6 week and 3 month appointments I'm only down 5 lbs. It was hard not to be discouraged after since a big start, but like others have said, stalls are normal, you will sometimes go weeks without losing anything and then suddenly lose a bunch again. I'm trying not to stress about it and know that I'm doing everything my doctors have told me, and know that the weight will come off. I've also noticed that while the scale isn't showing me much progress I tend to see it in measurements. The first month I didn't really see any inches lost even with such a big weight loss, but the past 2 months I've seen a lot of inches lost with little weight loss. It's funny how that works, but just keep on doing what you're doing. Remember you didn't gain the weight over night, you gained it over time, and we must lose it the same way. Try to stay positive and step away from the scale!

Whenever I would feel overwhelmed in the beginning, and even now, 9 years later, I have to remind myself...I have the tools to help myself get through this stall! Its perfectly normal to feel that way. I know others have suggested it, but dont stress on the scale and remember you know what you are doing...push your protein & water...You got this

i no longer own scales after becoming obsessed in the past.
i get weighed once a month on the same scales at a local store

Lap band 11/20/14 25lbs down and to be honest I think all the scales in my area has completely stopped I'm going into 6weeks post-op and have not lost anything since my first 2weeks post-op nor gain I've got a excercise routine going 3 days a week but this is just crazy ridiculous my first fill was 12/15 I got an appointment set up for another on 1/5 we'll see how it goes after that...the scale has been limit to once a month

I've been stalled since September, again. No inches lost either and even a slight bounce up. I am 3.5 years out from sleeve surgery now and the weight loss is very slow with long periods between losses. Like you tedrapaige, I am just continuing on because I'm just not ready to be done yet. You have a great attitide! No need to panic as stalls are normal and if you keep working the plan, you will eventually get off the stall and start losing again.

What does your surgeon say? In the beginning you really should be eating by volume and measuring your portions. I probably ate 600 calories a day in the beginning and worked my way up to 1200-ish while I was losing. I eat 2000 now to maintain and cut back to 1500 when I need to lose, but we are all different.

I try to stay between 600-800 calories per day, and I am just about 6 wks out from surgery. Some days I'm on the low end, some days I'm on the high end or on rare occasions go over. I have my next appt w/ther doctor at 3 mos, so I don't know if the calorie range gets adjusted then, or if this is where I stay until I reach my goal weight. I've had the stalls exactly like you are having. Part of me was freaking, the other part said stop worrying. Now I weigh myself each morning, but that is it. Some days there are strange fluctuations in weight (like gaining 3 lbs overnight?) but mostly I drop-- sometimes very little and then suddenly a couple pounds. We are each a work in progress, so don't worry. Your weight will come off.

600 to 800 while you have a lot to lose sounds about right. Calories are a measurement of energy, and you have plenty of energy stored in fat. Make sure you get your necessary nutrients while also keeping calories low.

jacqbult wrote: »

tedrapaige wrote: »

Ok, so....this week I've gained weight. Which is making me crazy. My husband thinks that I'm not eating enough, so I might try a week of 1000 calories a day to see what that does for me...

I gained a pound lost a pound a few times and I am just a little over 2 mo out. I know I should not step on the scale everyday but it taunts me!!!!

I understand the mental part of this BUT it's a bad idea. Our weight shifts from day to day as much as 5 pounds average, mostly fluid. If you weigh once a month you might not know you have ever stalled! I my self only weigh at the Dr. appointments, this way I avoid being discouraged. If you read what other people say on this board you'll find them thinking they are failing because their weight change didn't meet there expectations. I can't tell you I have stalled from 283 to 192 my surgery date was July 23 so I'm about 6 months out.

I was also told to focus on getting in the protein. I also try to avoid high sugar foods and that seems to work pretty well.

I am 3 years out and can eat about a cup of food at a time. I eat 1100-1200 daily with 80 ish protein daily. I was told by the nutritionist that with RNY the calorie thing is different than we learned all our years of dieting.

3 weeks out I was still mostly on shakes so I ate maybe 450 a day if I got 2-3 shakes down which was rare. I was just starting soft foods and could only eat about a 1/4 c at a time. I was given a plan to follow so if you weren't talk to your nutritionist.