So...how many of us are stalled?

I've been stuck at 250 for 10 days now. I'm 3+ weeks post op...so I know in my head that it's the typical 2nd/3rd week stall, and am trying to approach it from the "this is normal" mindset. But it sure is frustrating!!!! Anyone (everyone?) else out there with me???? I'm eating/drinking 70-80g protein, drinking at least 64 oz, exercising at least 5 days per week for about 40-60 minutes. Chanting "I know the pounds will drop eventually, I know the pounds will drop eventually..." Margaret

Hi Margaret: I am only one week out so I have not stalled but I can see where this would be normal. You body is still fighting the change you have made and thinks it is starving and trying to hold on to every thing you eat and not letting any of it go. From reading posts in other groups, they say this is normal and as long as you keep doing your exercising and eating right, the stall will move on and the weight will start to lose again soon. Keep up the good work!!

Hi Margaret, I am only 16 days post op and I already experienced my first 7 day stall. Is is completely normal and in fact it's a good sign. Your body is responding the way it should to the surgery and rest assured you will win in the end. Just trust it, follow the program as you are doing, and before you know it, your scales will show a downward movement again until the next stall. Stalls are also a time for our bodies to lose the inches to catch up with the weight loss. Try taking your measurements and see what happens. I took mine at 2 weeks post op and to my surprise, my hips were down 6" and my waist 2" even when I was in the stall. It's most encouraging. After all, the inches are what everyone sees in us, not the scales. I measure only my waist and hips and my waist is still swollen from the RNY and I have been told that takes up to 6 weeks to shrink down so I'm confident I have lost more in my waist than the measuring tape is reflecting. Think inches rather than pounds...IT REALLY WORKS! Darla

Hi Margaret, I'm right there with you. I am 3 wks. post op today and my scales haven't moved for the last two weeks. I lost 13 pounds the first week after surgery, then nothing. I measured myself a couple of days ago, so will measure again in a few days. I know this will pass, but like you said it is really frustrating! Sometimes I feel like I'm doing all of this for nothing. I know that is just the frustration talking. I just hope it passes soon, I'm ready to see some results. I read a lot about the "rapid weight loss" stage and I'm wondering...when does that start I'm doing everything I'm supposed to be doing. However, I did find out that I may not be getting as much protein as I thought. I was doing one protein shake every morning for a total of 63g when mixed with milk. Then a couple of days ago I discovered that I may not be able to absorb that much at one time so my nut suggested breaking them in half, one in the morning and one in the evening. So I'm hoping by doing that I will absorb all of my protein and I'll start losing again. Good luck to you, looks like we're in the same boat! Take care, Denise

THANK GOD I CAME ON HERE TODAY!! We have the same surgery date and I lost 24lbs the first two weeks and since then Ive been stalled. I knew in my head it was normal but I was starting to worry. Now that I know Im not alone I feel much better. Feel free to message me if you ever want to. I HOPE THE SCALE STARTS MOVING FOR ALL OF US SOON!! =)

Margarat, sorry you are at a stall right now. Keep the faith sister!! It will drop. Keep up the good work and you will get results. Big hugs coming your way. ((((hugs)))) Anna

ME TOO!!! Only one pound this week--Rats!

I just had to say how impressed I am with your routine!!! All your liquids, protein and the exercise- that's awesome!!! I'm sure your stall won't be long... Good- luck Holly

Hi Margraret, Sounds like you and I are both stuck in a rut. I am also 250 pounds. My scale did move a few pounds down and than it went back up. Now I am down a little. It does get frustrating when that scale won't move. I bet if we give it another week or so we will find the scale moves in our favor.

I know how you are feeling and how very frustrating it is. I lost 30lbs and then stalled for 6 days, then over night I lost 3lbs and I have been stalled for a week now. I know I am doing everything I can, eating right, drinking, exercising and even though I know and have been told it is normal I just wanna scream!!! I remind myself how much I have already lost and so quickly and to be proud of that and to keep the faith. Everything you are doing is wonderful and I know you will be a great loser when you body catches up to itself!!! Nikki