Question:
3 weeks post op 14lb weight loss no weight loss in over a week is this normal?

   — MRSFAVORS (posted on July 22, 2008)

July 22, 2008
Very normal. Your body thinks it's starving and is trying to adjust. Just keep doing what you're doing and the weight loss will start again. I promise!
   — AprilJM

July 22, 2008
okay...let's figure this out....14 lbs in 3 weeks...One week of no loss...So that was 14 lbs in two weeks...THAT'S a pound a day...I can bet you've never lost a pound a day on any other diet...Your body has to rest from such a rapid loss...It will catch up...You are doing so great! Keep it up and be patient sweetie...It all catches up and in a year, you will be a happy much thinner person! Okay? OKAY! Good luck...and enjoy the ride...Keep taking those vits, water and protein supps...They help you lose and heal and keep you healthy!
   — .Anita R.

July 22, 2008
Since you didn't mention which surgery you had ...I would still say that's very normal......you body has to catch up with all that's happening.....I hope you took your measurements....because there will be times you might stop losing longer than that but you will continue to lose inches and go down dress sizes..... Pam / Ft Worth....Bandster Bites [email protected]
   — pphillips4720aol.com

July 22, 2008
Very normal for a plateau at the 3 week mark. Keep doing what the doctor ordered and it will happen. Your body needs time to adjust to the major changes that are going on and sometimes goes into starvation mode for a short time from the drastic decrease in caloric intake. Do the right things and it iwll happen. Good luck, Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
   — DawnVic

July 22, 2008
Hi ! I just went thru the same thing. I am 4 weeks post op and lost 15 lbs the first week. then nothing for two weeks. I was dehydrated and needed time to get the fluids built back up then I started losing again. I am at a 20 lb loss now. it is a slow process in the beginning I guess, but it is coming off and maybe slower is better...just relax and get your fluids in!!
   — gpcmist