How long does the 3 week stall usually last?

Marshallbabe
on 8/30/12 1:44 pm
I was sleeved on 8/7.  I've lost 15lbs.  It was 15 lbs last week and I have watched everything I've eaten.  How long does the stall normally last, and what is the average weight loss when it lifts?

TIA
melanieannd
on 8/30/12 1:58 pm - TX
VSG on 06/13/12
For me it lasted nearly 2 weeks. I did still lose fat during the stall though, I was able to fit into a pair of shorts that didn't fit at the beginning of the stall. Once through I was losing about 3 pounds a week.

   
    

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Pinkone
on 8/30/12 2:07 pm - Des Moines, IA
VSG on 08/13/12
I'm not having much better luck! I was sleeved 8/13. Probably dropped 10-12 lbs in first week-10 days. BUT, from 8/20 - 8/24, no weight loss. Then, I lost 5 lbs in 2 days. That would have been good, but I immediately went back up 1.5!! Now, I'm still stuck at that point. So, 8/26 til now, today's 8/30, no weight loss.

Trying to be patient, but UGGHH!!!! My eating is on target; my protein and my water are on target also. I counted carbs for a couple of days' entries in MyFitnessPal, and with one exception when husband used Hershey's syrup in my smoothie, I'm on target with those, too. Hoping it's just my body getting used to all this! I am a former band patient, and it seems I've read here that band patients might lose more slowly, but I can't verify that. :/
Tracey    
Marshallbabe
on 8/30/12 2:34 pm
I'm a former Bandster as well.  Ugh, we lose more slowly?  Drats!
sleevegirl
on 8/30/12 2:26 pm - Austin, TX
Mine was 20 days. It sucked at the time, but now I'm used to my loss starting and stopping. It's normal. It's annoying, but normal.

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reneemosley
on 8/30/12 2:31 pm - WA
VSG on 05/21/12
I personally get the three week stall every month. Uhg. I now embrace it because thats usually when my inches drop off. My stalls last a week or two.

I have realized the stress of worrying about it does not help me, I let it go. Stick to plan and my body catches up.

Try to embrace your new lifestyle, the rest will happen.

Cheers.

      
Band 5/2006          Revision to VSG 5/2012
    

jolenecsky
on 8/30/12 3:13 pm - Franklin, KY
VSG on 08/15/12
Yea, it's really weird. I have been stalled for close to a week now, but I am losing inches like crazy. Our bodies do crazy things!!

    
DOS: 8/15/12

Grantus
on 8/30/12 3:26 pm
Hi everyone

New here. I'm Grant from Maryland. Had the gastric sleeve Aug. 7. I'm glad to see I'm not the only person who's experineced the three-week stall!
UBi FIT
on 8/30/12 4:02 pm
VSG on 08/06/12
I was sleeved August 6, I lost 15 pounds first two weeks , since then .. Nothing not even inches. I eat , drink and walk a few miles a day and nothing. It is discouraging. I'm glad you all posted this is what I was looking for on OH today , someone going through what I am. So although I don't have an answer for you , thank you for posting!
donmarie
on 8/30/12 4:19 pm - Canada
VSG on 06/11/12
 Mine lasted a full 4 weeks and it was tough. I just stuck with the program and finally the scale started moving in the right direction 
            
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