Plateau started 2 weeks after surgery!

Hey guys. So this is something I never thought I would be saying so soon! I am 4 weeks post-op and am feeling very good. I am off all 5 medications I was on which ia a great achievement. I lost 40 pounds in 3 weeks. I realize most of this was fluid. I came off of full liquids a week ago and started the 2 weeks of pureed foods. I am exercising roughly 4 or 5 times a weeks about 30-40 minutes.  However,I have not lost a pound in 10 days. I am a little surprised this is happenning so soon. So one said it is probably because I started eating regular food and my body is trying to hold on to every callorie/carb I am eating. I am not eating anymore than 900 calories a day. Any feed back? Thanks!

Kev, You’re right on schedule!! Many, Many, Many WLS folk**** a stall around the end of the first month. I’ve been reading these Boards since ’02 and by now it’s Old-news! Many refer to it as "Hibernation Syndrome." At around 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the individual’s metabolism, The body ‘perceives’ that- "This guy is going to starve us to death!!" And it responds by turning down the fuel consumption and hanging onto Every spare calorie. Ok, "the Body" doesn’t "Perceive" nor does it "decide," But, hormonal and chemical responses to the lowered caloric intake Trigger the liver to release hormones that slow the resting metabolic rate. Feeling colder/cooler? That’s one objective, measurable metabolic change as the body burns less fuel while at rest. What is your calorie intake these days? Many find that by upping their water intake And increasing their low-fat calorie intake (predominantly Protein) The metabolism responds by returning to higher metabolic rate And the "Stall" -breaks. 900 cals a day? Try adding another 120 Calories of protein (not fat or carbs) And watch the change. Your Mileage May Vary, but 5 years of reading these boards would lead me to believe it’s so. Just my feedback! Best Wishes- Dx

Thanks Dex, That is why I find this website great. There is someone who has been there,done that.! Just needed a little reassurance is all. Thanks again! Kev

Hey Kev, Dx hit the nail on the head. I hit a wall about three or four weeks out, wasn't loosing anything. I increased my  calories with protein and the scales started down again. I think I hit a wall so soon because I lost about 35 lbs. pre-op. Hang in there the numbers will start to go down. Also it seemed that I was shrinking even though the scales were not moving. Can't tell how or why, but my clothes were getting bigger.  pan head

I was just about to post something similar myself.  I'm 3 weeks out, from lap RNY and have lost 45 pounds, but none in the last 10 days.  I'm following all the rules.  I figured it was a "starving" reaction from my body.  I mean how could I not be losing weight at 750 cals/day? I've just started upping the H2O, but I'll try the slight calorie increase and see what happens.  Thanks for the info.