is it normal to stop losing after a week?

I lost 12Lbs my first week. Two weeks is tomorrow and still sitting at 222. Is this normal?

Absolutly normal to have stalls this early. Try not to watch the scales.

I just came back for my 5 week post-op check up. Because of a foot injury I haven't been able to get in much exercise.  I have lost a total of 18.1 pounds.  When you lose weight, you lose fat and muscle.  Dr was very pleased because 17.9 pounds was fat and only .2 pounds was muscle. I  plan to increase my exercise which should increase weight loss. Samantha, I think you have done wonderful with the loss so far.  As long as you are following the Doctors suggestions, the miracle will happen.  Have patience, and please for your own sanity, put that damn scale away.  

I had surgery april 2. Lost first week and then none the second week. I have now lost 69 pounds. Just hang in there.

Thanks so much everyone!!

I lost 16 lbs my 1st week and was so psyched to go in for my 2nd post op appt, just about 14 days out.  I lost 1/2 lb :/ I was so mad !!  But they said it's normal after a big loss

Yep, if you search posts you'll see countless ones talking about the "3 week stall" (happens usually around the 2-4 week mark). My stall lasted for close to 2 weeks. Completely normal, the body is re-adjusting...