Kapoorvilla

So sorry you have had this experience. You will not be happier until you find a solution. I would try a new surgeon and see if his Team could help you have better success because the current set up has not worked. I think step number one is finding what you are doing wrong and working on those issues one by one.

I am 13 weeks out' date=' and recently had a month long stall. I increased my Protein from 60 to between 80-100 grams, and increased my Water from 64 oz. to 72 oz. Didn't weigh myself. On the 9th day, I was down 10 pounds. The following week, I was down another 3 pounds.

I read a lot of threads where people said to increase Protein and Water, or to get more calories in for a while and then go back to your regular regimen. I chose to up the protein and water because I was /am afraid to add calories. All I can say is it broke my stall. Good luck.[/quote']

My surgeon says I need more calories or I will tank my metabolism, I usually am under 800 he says I should be 1100-1200.

I'm ready to throw in the towel!! Sleeved 1/21 I am a low bmi started at 205 and I am 193 now' date=' five weeks LATER!!! I really wish I knew what the heck I am doing wrong?? My Protein is in, Water is in, I exercise... SO FRUSTRATED!!! I'm doing the best I know how.....[/quote']

Don't give up! What you do every day matters!

Wow! Those pics look like mother daughter pictures! You have done an amazing job. You should be a poster child for the sleeve! Wow! Just Wow!

Stalls are very common and even more frustrating. My Advice keep doing the right thing it will pass! I have tried a few things:

Lift calorie and fat for two days the drop it down again.

Increase Water and exercise

Eat smaller meals more often, like every two hours.

Decrease carbs to below 50

The dangerous thought pattern during a stall for me is no matter what I do I don't lose. That will lead to eatting bad and gaining. Some on here encouraged me that if I keeping doing right the stall will pass and after 4 weeks it did. From Jan 3rd to Feb 21st (last dr visit) have lost 16lbs. That is much slower than I want but after loosing nothing for the 4 weeks prior to that I will take it.

Day of surgery 277

Two weeks later 255

Two weeks more I went up to 261 (I did not over eat or eat anything bad. I was doing the same thing I had been during lost)

4 week STALL

Finally things begin to decrease and I see movement from 261 to 244( today's weight)

33 lbs at 3 months out. That is averaging 11lbs a month which is about right but not outstanding as some report losing much more. My PCP reminded me I had already made many lifestyle changes before surgery. My highest weight was 386. This means the reduced intake caused by the sleeve was not as dramatic in me as it would be for some. I have also been taking off Metformin and a Fluid pill so that hampers weight loss while our bodies adjust.

My surgeon's favorite saying is it is a marathon not a race. I totally understand and know the feeling of a stall but the only way to be successful is to stay loyal to the rules and know eventually you will see those scales move even if it is so slow it defies logic they will move. I am going to have to read this post and remind my self all of this when I hit the next stall or get frustrated I am losing only 2 or 3 lbs a week eventhough I am working so hard! LOL !!

I really understand how it feels wish it were not a part of the journey but I have not talk to a single sleever who has not hit a stall.

I love Dannin light Greek yogurt. pineapple is my favorite. Only 80 carbs and 8 carbs. Sometimes I can't eat the whole thing but it is good!

From OTR ( one of the mods) he reply to my questions about pdcaaas there:

"Sounds like a misunderstanding of the PDCAAS scoring model. The PDCAAS doesn't go from 1-100, it from 0.00-1.00. Looking at the ingredients of a premier shake, it is all milk based Proteins which score 1.0- the best score available.

I typically say that premier is a "good alternative" if you cannot tolerate pure whey Protein isolate or I'd you need the convenience.

The downside to Premier shakes is that they are mostly milk based rather than whey. Meaning they do contain much of the impurities found in milk and are not a good option for the lactose intolerant. Keep in mind that immediately after surgery we are much more likely to develop a lactose intolerance. Therefore I recommend them as a convenience but not as a regular "go to" Protein source.". OTR

Sounds like a misunderstanding of the PDCAAS scoring model. The PDCAAS doesn't go from 1-100' date=' it from 0.00-1.00. Looking at the ingredients of a premier shake, it is all milk based Proteins which score 1.0- the best score available.

I typically say that premier is a "good alternative" if you cannot tolerate pure whey Protein isolate or I'd you need the convenience.

The downside to Premier shakes is that they are mostly milk based rather than whey. Meaning they do contain much of the impurities found in milk and are not a good option for the lactose intolerant. Keep in mind that immediately after surgery we are much more likely to develop a lactose intolerance. Therefore I recommend them as a convenience but not as a regular "go to" Protein source.[/quote']

Thank you I thought that was the case, you explain it well I will paste your answer there!

So sorry!

On another thread a poster complains about the pdcaaas score of premier. They claim to have called premier and got a score of 1 out 100 . They also claimed their shake got a 100 out of 100. I posted a link on that thread to Bariatric Advantage that stated the score was 1 but that was the top score other things such as chicken breast scored .97. I think the poster is confused with the scoring system.

Does anyone else know any thing about this pdcaaas scoring system

Premier Protein in chocolate is awesome and approved by my sugeons office/ NUT. I googled for info on the score and found whey Protein and whey protein concentrate have the same pdcaaas score.

https://www1.bariatricadvantage.com/blog?id=88604

I think the poster who called was surprise to hear 1 but the scoring system used in the link puts 1 as the highest possible score so I believe there is a confusion in the scoring system. Premier would score a 100 on the poster system not a 1 out of 100.

My delivery date is march 18th too. Can't beat the price. I also ordered premier Protein bars. Never had them' date=' so hope they taste good.[/quote']

The bars taste great but if you try to stay low carb that may be a problem they have around 30 grams each. I do 50 carbs a day so I don't eat them unless I have had a really low carb day but they are very tasty!

Cute puppy Frye! You know why God made puppies and babies so cut don't you?...... Because how else would anyone put u with mess they make.

Just kidding enjoy the cutie

Contacting the surgeon is good advice. You did mention that you are crushing your pills, so I was wondering if you were?

The fever is not normal and should be reported right away.

My Nut said we had to blend Chili and beef stew. Never had a problem with chili causing to much acid. Hormel makes single serve lunch items that add so e good variety puréed. You will not be able to eat a whole one. Like someone else mention you eat so little during this stage you will open one can if chili and eat on it for days.

I brought Ruth's chicken and tuna salad, no need to put in blender they are already very soft. I could only eat 1/4 cup at a time so it lasted through out the two weeks.

That sounds good I could stick it in the pan like grilled cheese minus bread! yum

So I got some Greek yogurt and cheese sticks today. I looked at the Wong tong wrappers because that sounded great but they were way to high in carbs. I had one of the 5oz greek yogurts this afternoon and was blown away I could not finish it. I was sleeve 12/5 and I still get amazed that I can only hold 3 to 4 ounces before feeling absolutely full and satisfied.

I also brought tofu. I have never cooked it so this will be new, but maybe tomorrow that Greek yogurt has me stuffed.

The Kraft "tomato basil" string cheese is really good' date=' so good in fact my husband and kids are "stealing" them [/quote']

Sound good think I will get some for the coming week

lol....stalls will come no matter what you do...

That can be a dangerous path of thought. Your weight loss and success or failure are effected by your actions. If you feel helpless to effect the out come your own your way to making excuses for less than desirable results.

What you do or do not do will effect your loss and stalls!

What about a hard boiled egg or deviled egg with avocado? You can also dice up a Seedless cucumber without the skin.

Not to my taste but thank you for replying.

I am looking for a low carb snack? I do Jerky but iy is high sodium. Couldn't tolerate nuts pre surgery so not going there now. Fruits are full of crabs. I don't want to just eat the Protein snack bar but I keep winding up back there because I can only eat so much sugar free Jello.

I am limiting my carbs to 50 a day.

Any ideas?

That is good premier is low in sugar too, just 1 gram. We each have to find the Protein we like best so whatever works for you.

I think it is important to realize what your body will respond to. You learn by experiance. Even if you have not had surgery yet figure out what calorie and carb levels your body looses best at. Every one has a zone of what numbers work best for them. My calorie rate is 800 to 1000. If I hit a stall I lift the calories a few days and then drop them and that starts me back up. My carbs need to stay under 50 to shed pounds. You may be different and only trail and error will tell you.

As for cardio that will speed metabolism and increase weight loss. The proper intake of Fluid and Protein will keep it from being muscle that the body consumes. A little weight training thrown in will help develop tone muscles.

May you receive the best of rewards for your efforts.

I had my sleeve done on January 14th so I'm almost 5 weeks post op. I still feel hungry but it's different. It doesn't build gradually like it used to it just hits me like bam! My Protein shake is 140 calories for 1 scoop but it is 26 grams of Protein and I usually have that with 8 oz of 1% milk. I also run twice a day about a mile and a half each time so I eat a little before and a little after. I have lost 61 pounds so far and am excited for the next time I weigh in

I absolutely agree with that too low a calories will tank the metabolism. I also desire to live a normal eatting pattern so my thoughts are much more in line with steel of sleeve than others. However no need to waste calories unnecessarily so I would switch to Premier Protein shake if I were you. They are 160 calories, 30g protien and only 5 carb. I find them delicious. They are available at Sam's club and Castco.

Weight loss is such an individualized thing. I have hit that horrible stall before. I had to up my calorie for a few days then drop my calories back down a while to get the scale moving. I have lost 34lb since early November and was sleeve 12/5 so I am by manys standards a slow loser. Also keeping carbs below 50 seems to be my key. I currently weigh 247 and that is a lower weight than I have been in over 20 years so I am not totally bummed with my progress.

My current goals are 800 calories, 50 Carbs, and 80 grams protein. I am usually just in on calories and carb and over on protein by a good bit. I really need to up my Fluid intake. Most by Fluid if Decaf coffee, I need to do alot better in that area! It is a process and I have much improved my eatting and exercise lifestyle but there is room for improvement. More fluid and more consistent exercise will get me where I want to be.

Thanks for the input. Hmmm I cant remember if my Dr even gave me a calorie guidline! But I am keepin git under 500 for sure. Hard getting in my Water. I'll just keep drinking as much as possible and go to 2 ozs for my meals too.

You maybe getting to few calories, causing your body to refuse to let go.