8 weeks out - weight loss stalled

**tntmynatt** · 03-07-2017 04:42 PM

Hi all,

New to this forum, I had my sleeve surgery on Jan 11. The first month (4-5 weeks) I lost 31 lbs, but it has been 4 weeks and now I haven't lost a pound. I never eat over 600-700 calories a day until last week when my doctor told me I wasn't eating enough and to eat a minimum of 800 - 1000.

Anyone else having this issue and how to you pass this.

Thanks, TNT

**Christie13** · 03-07-2017 08:19 PM

I never stalled that long but I did figure out rather quickly that when my weight stalled I needed to eat more. Every time I eat more, I lose weight. So I can completely believe it. When I get busy and eat too little because I am not feeling the hunger then I don't lose.

**DesertGal** · 03-07-2017 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by Christie13

I never stalled that long but I did figure out rather quickly that when my weight stalled I needed to eat more. Every time I eat more, I lose weight. So I can completely believe it. When I get busy and eat too little because I am not feeling the hunger then I don't lose.

Good to know, Christie!

**Sandra3** · 03-07-2017 09:09 PM

You lost a lot in one month so it's normal to have a stall. Weight loss after a sleeve has been really different for me compare to the hundred of diets I followed in + 20 years. When on a diet, I would lose almost the same weight each week, I did had a few stalls but never had stalls that long compare to post-op. Now I can eat enough to lose on the paper but not lose at all for weeks.
My BMR has been done at the hospital several times, so I was told each time approximately what I should eat. With those numbers on papers, the result on my scale is different. It's just something I had to understand and accept. Try to drink as much as possible, eat your protein and you will be fine.
Many more months in front of you to lose. Stalls are normal, and expected.Take care.

**peasantme** · 03-07-2017 11:03 PM

Hello,
I had surgery Jan 18. I have lost 26 pounds and been on a stall for the last 2 weeks. Stalls are part of it.I keep reading here and use everyones advice. It's a great place to collect the experience of others.

**Donald G** · 03-08-2017 10:23 AM

While I haven't had a stall yet my weight loss has slowed but I truly think that's because I do not eat enough protein. I was told to eat 96-110 grams a day and most days only manage around 85.

**Kindle** · 03-08-2017 10:31 AM

You lost an insane amount in just a month. Your poor body needs a chance to catch up. And by consuming such low calories, you are training your body to function in starvation mode. It's only doing what it has to in order to survive. I actually gained 3 pounds at 6 weeks postop and then sat there for a month. I was taking a medication at the time that made me very nauseous and I could barely eat/drink....even had to get IV fluids 3 times. As soon as I stopped the meds, I felt better, doubled my water and protein intake and lost 8 pounds in 1 week!

Just concentrate on getting 80+ grams of protein, 100+ ounces of water and stay off the scale. And realize that this is likely not your last stall. The next year or two will be filled with fluctuations up and down. Just stay the course.....