Stalls!! What to Do When the Scale Won't Budge!

I am a gastric bypass post-op patient who also happens to be a primary health care provider. After many years talking to and treating patients on their own weight loss surgery journeys, I decided to have surgery myself. On my channel I discuss my own challenges, successes and updates regarding the process.

[@angeladavis2165]

Hi all, I am 7.5 years out. My first year or so, I struggled with stalls. I did at first panic and try to eat less, like Kaki said that was an error in thought. I found that if I increased my calories by and extra small meal a day, it would kick start my losing again. It was difficult for me to wrap my head around eating more to lose, but it helped in that first 1.5 years. I was a slow loser but did reach goal at about a year. Also I did track everything I put in my mouth. Good luck!!

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

Thank you so much for your wonderful advice!! Like you discovered, sometimes our bodies just need more!

[@SaraShire]

I have a lot of trouble with constipation which eventually it ends up with diarrhea. A month or so ago I didn’t have a BM for 8days! That was painful. It finally resolved and the next day I finally dropped into Onederland! Thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom with us every week.

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

I am so glad that you find the videos helpful! I struggle with constipation too- it is amazing how it can affect the scale 😒

[@mar-un8sf]

Sometimes i think it's related to " portion creep", ie, eating more food. Other times, I think it's the body's way of taking a breather. Then, I need to be tolerant of the stall. I have to remind myself that it's okay to not lose every week. Thank you for your videos.

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

Good point about the portion size! I have found that in myself as well.

[@michellewilson1221]

That scale can be a bad mind trip lol And If your working out, you really cannot depend on that scale. It is better to go by pictures, measurements, how clothes fit etc. I also got a dexa scan done when I first started going to the gym 6 months ago and I will have another one done next month to show what my progress has been. When I was diagnosed with RH a month ago, I cleaned up my diet, added more protein, no junk etc ..my carbs have naturally been in the 40-50s... I lost 2 lbs of the 35 lbs of regain right away...and it hasn't moved back down since then... but I am not giving into the number and I know if I keep going, something is and will change. I already feel a million times better and I am able to up my strength training. Just have to keep going! I have seen people weight the same, but their whole body composition has changed for the good.

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

You are so right!

[@daphmahowell7836]

My year up is July 11 , since my 9 month check up down just 5 pounds, but I'm sure a lot better than I was , but I do feel like I get more hungry than I have been in past , glad of your video today

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

Thank you- I am glad that it was helpful. My hunger came back at about 14 mos and it was raging!

[@livingmybestlife9697]

Great video and information ❤

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

Thank you!!

[@stephanieb8571]

Experiencing a month stall right now and it is difficult. I would love to hear what helps you stay positive and motivated on your journey as you move further out from surgery.

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

It is difficult. What keeps me motivated is looking at how far I have come and embracing the changes in my body and health.Along the way, when I hit stalls, I said to myself, "If this is all you lose, then you are still in a better place than you were". I wasn't happy if that was the case, but it did give me perspective on my progress.

[@juliel8720]

I seen my doctor she said give it 6 more weeks if the scale hasn't moved we will discuss wegovy with my bariatric surgeon, I'm hitting the gym 3x a week and I'm drinking over 100 oz of water a day. I'm also increasing protein see how that goes.

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

It sounds like you are on top of things and doing everything right!

[@KimAly]

My 3 week PO stall has been stuck for 3 weeks. I have tracked my calories, water, protein I know the weight will drop but it is SO frustrating

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

It is :-( Hang in there!

[@teresaann8054]

I’m 7months post op and I’ve been 184 for weeks now…😢

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

I know that is frustrating 😞