Weight loss stalled already

Stalls will drive you crazy.  I lost around 12 lbs. the first week after surgery then lost nothing and I mean not even an ounce for the next 3 weeks.  I weighed myself every day and kept thinking this has got to be a joke to go thru all of this and then lose only 12 lbs what the heck. When I went for my month follow-up with my surgeon he told me that there was no way I was following the plan (which I was) cause I would have lost more, then the next sentence he told me I wouldn't lose as fast as some people because I'm short and didn't have that much to lose.  

I wanted to strangle him lol.  Then all of a sudden the weight came off.  As of today a little over 2 months out I have lost 35 lbs.  I had already lost 34 lbs. prior to surgery.  So just keep getting your protein in and the surgery will work.

Everyone else covered the stall issue.

The protein I really liked, and is good quality, is a brand called Chocorite. It mixes easily, don't seem sickeningly sweet to me, and the stats are good. It's not a brand I see people suggest, but I had good luck with it. That being said, I'm not a fan of their vanilla flavor.

A lot of people here like the Premier Protein ready to drink shakes. They're super convenient to just take with you if you're out and about.

I'm right there with you. I'm close to 5 weeks also and only lost 13 pounds from month 1.

Trying to not get discouraged but it is hard...

I buy GNC wheybolic protein powder, chocolate, cookies n cream, etc.

So, you are down 20 pounds in the 5.5 weeks since your surgery. Not bad!!!

Remain 100% compliant, don't weigh for 2 weeks, and I suspect you will be pleasantly surprised.  Your body is just adjusting to post-op conditions.  

Its fine, don't freak, everything will be okay.  You are stalled and will stall again most likely.  It is a normal part of the process.  I stalled and freaked and someone reached out and said to just chill.  I have since learned that we stall for many reasons.  I stall even now (one year out) when I come to the next ten pound increment. Like 250 to 240, 200 to 190. I also stall when I have been at a weight for a long time going up the scale instead of down. I stalled in the early days because of metabolism and frankly, I think it was because my body/mind could not believe what was happening. But I am ten pounds from my goal weight and life is wonderful.  Its a journey and thank God for that.  If it was just down down down we could not learn about our bodies or let our minds adjust to a new way of living.  Maybe try and walk 15 minutes or whatever you can. For me, sugar and carbs really slow things down and I do my best to avoid them. Make sure you are drinking the total 64 oz. I promise it will be okay and your body is learning how to help you. 

Laura,

Hang in there. You are only 5 weeks out. I promise the RNY works. I am 13 months out and it get's easier. I am in maintenance now and it really works. First time in 25 years that I weigh 150. I am 5'7 so normal instead of morbidly obese. I also race walk every day. Good luck.

Robin