New to forums.... new sleever

[CTadter]

Hi everyone..... I am new to the forums. I had a revision from a lap band to the sleeve a month ago. So far so good and on my way to full recovery. Have lost 25 lbs, which includes the 10 I lost on the pre-op diet. I lost like crazy right after surgery, but I've been in a stall for 2 weeks, so bummed about that. Any suggestions would be great..... I'm following my diet with about 600 calories a day, walking and lightly swimming. Nice to be here

[tictacs30]

I don't have any advice but I have also been stalled for 2 weeks, so I sympathise! I hope you get the answers you seek!

[Lisa's Hope]

Welcome! I too have been at a stall two weeks out for about a week. I keep hoping the scales will move. I think our bodies has to get use to having food again since being on liquids for awhile. I'm sure both our scales will move very soon!

[Fordlady]

Welcome I know the stalls are frustrating. I have 2 since my surgery and the scale will start to move again and very quickly. It amazes me every time, but it's true. Your body is just adjusting. I have heard people say that you are losing inches during that time but I never took the time to measure to see if that is the same foe myself. Keep eating and exercising and the scale will start to move again.

[Holly]

( Found this article explains it all) , Weight Loss Stall or Plateau

A weight loss stall or plateau is an extended period of time during reducing efforts where is there is no weight loss according to the scale and no loss of inches according to the tape measure. This is why it is so important to take your body measurements before surgery, so you'll have a reference as your weight loss progresses post-op. We suggest you take measurements of your chest, waist and hip, neck, upper arm, thigh and calf.

Be aware it is very common for your weight loss to "stall" shortly after surgery. Diana explains the reason for this below.


The Inevitable Stall


By Diana C.
A "stall" a few weeks out is inevitable, and here's why.

Our bodies use glycogen for short term energy storage. Glycogen is not very soluble, but it is stored in our muscles for quick energy -- one pound of glycogen requires 4 lbs of water to keep it soluble, and the average glycogen storage capacity is about 2 lbs. So, when you are not getting in enough food, your body turns first to stored glycogen, which is easy to break down for energy. And when you use up 2 lbs of glycogen, you also lose 8 lbs of water that was used to store it -- voila -- the "easy" 10 lbs that most people lose in the first week of a diet.

As you stay in caloric deficit, however, your body starts to realize that this is not a short term problem. You start mobilizing fat from your adipose tissue and burning fat for energy. But your body also realizes that fat can't be used for short bursts of energy -- like, to outrun a saber tooth tiger. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, and rebuilding the glycogen stores. And as it puts back the 2 lbs of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs of water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though you might still be LOSING energy content to your body, your weight will not go down or you might even GAIN for a while as you retain water to dissolve the glycogen that is being reformed and stored.

Breathe, and fuggedaboudit for a few days.


What You Can Do About a Stall or Plateau


If you are experiencing a post-op weight loss stall or plateau further out there are a few possible causes. First, check that are you really in a stall. If the scale has stopped moving you may be losing inches, so check your measurements.
Too Many Carbs?
Carbohydrates can start sneaking into your foods without you being aware of how quickly they are adding up. For more information on carbs, see our section on Carbohydrates. If you are struggling with your weight loss you may want to examine your daily carb count. You can try to keep your carbs under 50g a day and see if that makes a difference in your weight loss. Do not eat carbs before bedtime as it triggers insulin and initiates fat storage. There are some great web site resources you can use to keep track of what you are eating.

[Jeni]

600 calories sounds like a starvation diet to me! Your body is probably rebelling against the diet. I thought that the longer out from surgery we are and eating more solid foods the amount of calories we eat should increase. I was thinking closer to 1,000 would still be a low but more managable amount.