Period Question... Sorry gentlemen!

So, even at 150 pounds, I never have had normal periods and I really cannot remember gaining weight when I did have them. After I started packing the pounds on, they came to a virtual stop. But, Aunt Flo showed up a few days ago and I stopped losing weight. I actually gained a pound intially (the day before) and now I am staying at the same weight. I am only 3 weeks post-op and I think it HAS to be water weight, right?!?! I could not have lost 19 pounds in the first two weeks then stand still the 3rd week, could I?!?! I am only eating about 800 calories a day, so I should have lost about 5 pounds this week, instead of just standing still. WTHeck? Anyone have any advice or personal experience with this? I am trying to be rational about it, but it is really discouraging!!! Thanks, Belle

You are fine, and it is water retention. No big deal. What I am more concerned about is that you were expecting to lose 5 pounds this week. Never expect that! The weight will come off when it is ready. Know that there are weeks of loss followed by days--or--weeks of plateaus. This is normal. Don't get so hung up on numbers!!!!!!!

Melanie- I love your new picture your hair looks so cute! Wow your getting thin! before you know it your gonna be in one of those magazines your always telling me about! Great Job, Carmen PS Congrats on the new job! How long is your drive?

Great picture! Linda Vicory

Belle, I had my hysterectomy about a year before my RNY, so no stalls due to that....BUT...I did have stalls as early out as 3 weeks. I think it was actually at 2 weeks. I was told that it was just my body catching up. It isn't really a true plataue until you've been on a stall for at least 6 weeks (which, I am now experiencing!). So...could be a mini stall...your body just taking a breather...or it could be because of your period. Either way, I'll bet next week, the pounds will be melting right off! Sherri

Bella I think Melanie gave u some good advice I just wanted to add that what u are going thru is normal. At about 300 lbs I stopped having my monthly cycle....it was probably for over a yr. Right after surgery I started and I had 3 cycles the first month. I would lose 5 lbs in one day and then not lose a lb for a week...so dont expect to loose everyday or every week. Dont get discouraged...the wt will come off u just have to be patient. For me the waiting on approval seemed to take forever....then I got a date...and had to wait again. Last I had surgery....and Im still waiting to get to my goal...nothing on this journey is easy or fast. The one thing Im learning is patience. Ok last...How the heck are u getting 800 calories in at only 3 weeks out. U must be doing awesome. I was lucky to get 400 in during that time...I was living on unsweetened applesauce and cottage cheese and profect and water......CONGRATS ON YOUR PROGRESS

Thanks for the responses. I do expect that the weight gain will slow down dramatically, but I never expected that it would come to a screeching halt after 2 weeks!!! I guess I was thinking about it too technically... I am at about -2800 calories a day, one pound equals 3500 calories, do the math and that would equal the loss expected. OBVIOUSLY that is not what I should expect at all! Mariah- 800 calories is really easy for me to get at this point. I just drink my 3 glasses of milk (400 calories), my daily profect (100), and 2 cheesesticks (200). Then add the applesauce and calcium supplements and I get atleast 800 calories. Does it sound like too much? I don't know how else to do it and still get the protein in! Belle

Belle, Sounds to me like u are doing great on your food plan. I just ate what was on the sheets and never took the time to add up the calories. Guess that milk alone has alot of calories. I hated skim milk before surgery and now I love skim milk...who would have thunk it...LOL