Question:
I am about 6 weeks out and I have only lost maybe 2 pounds in the last 2 - 3 weeks. W

I had RNY 1/14/10. I seem to be at a stall. I get all my protein, vitamins and atleast 40 oz. of water per day. I have only lost 2 - 3 pounds the past 2 - 3 weeks. What am I doing wrong?    — przybylc (posted on March 1, 2010)

March 1, 2010
I am only 1 week post.From what I have read they say if you are at a stand point to change something you are doing.Maybe walk more or drink more water.
   — davonjack

March 1, 2010
60 grams of protein and 64 oz of water a day is essential. Plus you need to walk. When I first had my surgery, I would go to my supermarket daily and walk 20 minutes. it was so funny, all the help knew me and asked me, how's it going today?
   — FSUMom

March 1, 2010
Relax and don't worry. I had the same thing happen....then the weight-loss started again. I am a slow loser....I even thought that I was the only one this surgery wouldn't work for! LOL....just try to be patient. For me...the weight comes off slowly....and I just hang in there. Buy something new to wear....not expensive....just something that can give you a little lift. Don't reward yourself with food! Good luck and hang in there!
   — Lezlie S.

March 1, 2010
You are not doing anything wrong. I had my first stall 4 weeks post-op. The stall lasted at least 2 weeks. I do not weigh often, but I feel like it could have been a 3 week stall. I have already had another one, but it has passed. By not weighing, it do not really get too discouraged. Just know the weight will come off...just follow your plan.
   — dasie

March 1, 2010
Good morning. I had VSG surgery in June of 08. You know, I have to remind myself all the time that it took years of unhealthy eating to put me in the condition I was in. And realize that if I wasn't eating healthy how much weight would I have gained? If you really think about it even a 2 or 3 pound loss is so much better than gaining. We all go thru stalls regardless of which wls we had. Be patient with yourself. It's just your body's way of adjusting to all the changes. If you continue to follow your nutritional plan, the weight has no choice but to come off. Encourage yourself!! You are doing great and getting closer to your goal weight every day!!! The stalls (and yes, there will be others.... are just like climbing a hill....it's a little slow going up the hill but, you will come down the other side speedily. God Bless!
   — Jodi L.