Back to work...Not losing as much

I have a question....I had my surgery on March 5th which is about 3/12 weeks ago. I started back at work this week. Since my surgery I have lost 22lbs from my pre-op weight....I walk about 4-5 times a week and I think i am eating pretty good. My problem is the past 5 days my weight has remained the same, is that normal? All along I had been losing about a 1lbs a day and now I feel like maybe i am eating to much or maybe not enough? Any suggestions or advice? Marianne

I have not had the surgery yet, but from reading other posts I think it is normal. I think your body has adjustment periods. Like now your metabolism has probably gotten used to you eating less so it goes along with it. But from what I have read this stall is just short lived. and also From what I have read no one has only lost 22 lbs. Don't fret. Take care, Nicole

hi marianne!!!! you are doing excellent. i think you too obsessed right now with the weight loss and getting on the scale. STOP. i can get like that too and i hate it. i got on the scale last week and i WAS UP TWO pounds. how did that happen? well, i've changed some things. no more cream with my coffee (yes, i had cream, it was my only indulgence) and i only had one cup a day. then i started walking this week (im so proud of myself). on tuesday i came home from work and i was DETERMINED to go. i phsched myself up all day. i came home and went directly upstairs to change. i was gone for 40 minutes! i did the same thing the rest of the week. i think it comes out to about 1 1/2 miles. hey, it's better than nothing. i've been walking fast and trying to job (yea, right). my kids are so embarrassed. the gravity does take over. but as i was saying. i decided that the scale was not my friend. it never has been. plus i don't go to the bathroom every day either, if you know what I mean. so i think that had something to do with it. now im just going along every day. i will let the doctor weigh me. so don't beat yourself up! keep on going. write me anytime.

Hi Marianne Congratulations on your weight loss. You are doing fine. I did not own a scale in the begining. I just went by the doctor's scale on my appointment days. I know it is hard to stay off the scale but try or try to weigh yourself once a week on the same day and time. As I am in maintaince mode now I do weigh myself everyday before I get in the shower. Your body right know is trying to catch up with your new eating and exercise routines. It is common to have a short stall around 3-4 weeks. You will have a few stalls during your weight loss journey. I had a major stall at 9 months thinking my weight loss was over. It lasted a good two months then the weight loss started up again. Keep up the good work!

Marianne, Thanks for the posting. I am experiencing the same thing. I had my surgery on 2/26 and have lost 26 lbs. I am thrilled as I am also almost off all prescriptions for my type 2 diabetes also. So as far as Iam concerned the surgery was a GREAT success. I think mybody has figured out how to work with only approx 500 calories a day. And I seem to be stalled with the weight loss. I need a little jump start right now too! I guess it is good to know that we are not alone! Keep the faith! Sue

You are doing great. Your body will go through this from time to time. It is taking a break fromt he massive loss it has just gone through. Give it a few more days adn you will start dropping again. Plus if you are more active you will be building muscle which does weigh. Youare doing fine AMy

Hi Marianne, I think it is completely normal. I lost 16 lbs at 11 days out then the scale didn't move for several days. I think I've lost 20 now but I don't worry about it too much. Reading the main board helps as it seems every day someone posts "My weight hasn't changed in xx days... am I done losing?" and the answer is always no! Congrats on getting back to work. I can't imagine going back yet, I'm so tired and dizzy. I am nervous about adding foods after Thursday. See you at the doc's office. Kathleen

Thank you everyone for your support....you know when first got into this website I thought "psss I dont need support" haha and now I see how wonderful and responsive everyone is and it truly makes me feel better so thank you So an update to my weight now moving....what I realized after was the I hadnt had a BM in a while...well needless to say it moved over the weekend and I swear to god I lost 4lbs...haha which made me feel better. Thank you again everyone for your responses and for easing my mind. Marianne