Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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jjklmommy 07/30/2013

Sigh.....I am trying not to be dispappointed, disgusted etc. I am 2 weeks post-op and have only lost 1# this past week. Is this normal? I remember a thread a while back similar to this but can't find it. Please tell me this is normal and that the weight will start to fall off soon. I am getting all my protein and water. I hate comparisons but wondering what everyone else has done at this point. I lost 11# the first week so maybe I need a slap upside the head and be grateful for this. Thanks, Kim

deleted_user 07/30/2013

I'm pre op but I'm sure it will pick up soon. You are not far out and tourist is still healing. Keep up with your plan and make sure you are walking. The pounds will fall, keep your chin up :-)

becca1960 07/30/2013

Just keep at it.... and it will come off!

My motto since about a week prior to surgery:

Calm down, slow down, don't worry, don't hurry. Trust the process! ~Alexandra Stoddard

This is no only hanging on my frig but is the wallpaper on my phone! I know I will need to live this over and over in the coming years :) :)

Hang tough!! it WILL come off!

ChocolateAmazon 07/30/2013

This is your journey and no one else's. Everyone is different and some loss faster than others. Just keep on doing what you doing, get in your liquids, protein, and walk. Each lb. you loss is getting you closer to your goal.

ShelleyNY 07/30/2013

You're doing fine! It's a bit of a rollercoaster, and plenty of stalls, but just know that it will come off. Stay on plan and in a very short time you'll be surprised.
Shelley

Pam2011 07/30/2013

Alot of people do experience a stall at week 3 after WLS. I know it's hard but don't compare yourself to others. Follow your WLS program rules, get 80 grams of protein in and at least 80 oz of water in and do some exercise even just walking and the weight will come off!

jjklmommy 07/30/2013

Thanks all. I hope this is a short stall. I have been doing everything I should do. I am up to a mile and half walking now, very slowly, not at my usual pace yet but it's coming. I just want the scale to budge. I guess I will just have to step away from it and check in periodically.

SgtSmith 07/30/2013

Everyone is different,, Stalls are common. I bet you are doing just fine! You'll start seeing the numbers tumble soon. Just trust your plan.

deleted_user 07/30/2013

Oh yes, you are normal! I had the same feelings when the weight just wasn't coming off. Then all of a sudden it began disappearing. I'm 7 weeks out now and losing just fine.

Remember you have to wait for your body to adjust! The weight didn't come on your body over night and it won't leave over night either. Be patient. (Patience is not one of my virtue's either) =)

imjj4short 07/30/2013

Hon, 11 lbs is amazing!!!!!! (and totally unsustainable!!) Some weeks you will see bigger numbers fall off...then your body needs to adjust and you will see smaller numbers or even no movement. Just keep doin' the deal and eventually your body will cooperate.

Breath!! It's ok!! You will shrink! I promise!!

JJ

deleted_user 07/30/2013

Small number one week big number the next. Your right try not to compare its just frustrating. Remember to take your measurements, it helps to see that the inches are shrinking even when the scale isn't moving.

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