What defines a "Stall"

I  understand that it is when you stop loosing for a period of time  but what is the time frame?  A week? a month?  I did not loose any weight this week so would that be considered a stall?  I am 7 1/2 months out and until this week I have lost anywhere from 1 to 5 lbs weekly.  I am great at getting in my protein but not so good at fluid intake and exercise.

I think I'm just starting to move out of a stall that saw NO weight loss for almost 2 weeks.  VERY frustrating, but I knew it would move again.  I believe that stalls are simply re-adjusting moments for our bodies and are probably healthy.  Congratulations on 7 1/2 months!!

My understanding is that it is when you do not loose any #s OR inches for a minimum of 30 days. So, it is a good time to be taking measurements and to be watching how your clothing fits. If you notice that you clothing is getting real big on you then you are technically not in a stall.

Try changing up your exercise routine and see what happens.

Everyone has their own definition of what is a "stall". No matter what the time period that they personally determine it is entirely normal. Your body is just adjusting to the caloric intake vs calories expended. I am willing to bet that if you up your liquids to at least 64 ounces and exercise (even just by vigorous walking) that you will see a good number of pounds drop off fairly quickly. 

At 7 1/2 months you aren't going to lose like you did earlier on, but it is also not the time to get complaicent in doing what you should be. 

There is great information on the ASMBS.org website in regards to stalls. Go to Resources - Guidelines - then all the way to the bottom is a link for Bariatric Surgery: Postoperative Concerns. It is a rather long article but it covers stalls near the bottom. (Reaching a Plateau).

You can print it out in PDF format and save for future reference. It covers many different surgery types and also has info regarding supplements.