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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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mia0918tn 07/22/2013

I am doing better eating my proteins by packing a ton in every bite. But I do not seem to be losing any weight. I am drinking my water but had to pull back on the walking due to the pain on my left side. Apparently, swinging my arms too much jerks the muscles in that area.

I lost 26 pounds right off the bat but since then nothing. Tomorrow begins my 5th week since surgery.

becca1960 07/22/2013

So sorry Mia!
5th week of no losing?

mia0918tn 07/22/2013

I lost the first 2 weeks but then nothing....I think it is because I am not getting enough proteins

ChocolateAmazon 07/22/2013

Just continue to get in your water, and protein, it is just a little stall. Continue to do what you have been doing and before you know it the scale will be moving again.

Lcat4 07/22/2013

You will have a LOT of stalls on the way down. It all depends on you how long each one lasts. Protein melts fat and water flushes it! My longest stall was 5 days. Every time I hit a stall I upped my protein and water and worked thru the weighty memory that had surfaced. You will have to do a LOT of emotional processing along the way.
What is your calorie load? at five weeks most people cant get more than 500 calories a day. what else are you eating?

KatLin 07/22/2013

are you even getting the amount of calories you should for this stage. stalls do happen but sometimes concentrating on just protein and water leaves us lacking in calories and that shuts down metabolism. You have to get in calories so your body can burn them when you exercise..well move really. have you talked to your nut? everything is a balancing act with your body and even more so now.

Im hypothyroid and my metabolism gets snarkey really easily starvation mode is starvation mode it is gonna hang on if your not feeding it right. your body that is . hang in

Thepbourn 07/22/2013

Hang in there at 3 months out I am sure i have hit some stalls too but because i don't spend time weighing myself often they have unconsciously slipped through the cracks unbeknownst to me. Like everyone else said stay focused on your protein and water intake. And you may want to up your exercises, walking, etc., I wish you all the luck and will be praying for you.

deleted_user 07/22/2013

didn't this happen to Banshee at bout the same time? It will start agsn I just know it! Keep your chin up. What are you taking for meds? anything that could slow thing down?

deleted_user 07/22/2013

Yes, Hang in there! Same thing happened to me, then around the 5th week - BAM! 5 lbs came off. It'll happen - don't stress about it and don't be a slave to the scale. I've learned the hard way. =)

ShelleyNY 07/22/2013

You've hit a plateau. Be patient and stay on plan. I guaranyee the scale will move again. You're doing great!
Shelley

deleted_user 07/24/2013

I'm glad you asked this question because I am in the same boat right now.

deleted_user 07/24/2013

Patience. More plateaus to come. I've lost 125 lbs and have learned to accept whatever happens, happens. Your body will correct itself as long as you stick to plan. You're not going to lose it in a snap.

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