So frustrated! Please help!

MeaganO · January 11, 2011

Okay, I was sleeved on December 23rd and have lost about 22 lbs since surgery! I'm so excited about this, but I haven't lost anything in the past week! I'm getting extremely frustrated. I know one of the reasons I may not be losing like I want is because I have absolutely NO appetite and can hardly eat anything. I'm currently in the "puree/soft foods" stage but the suggestions that the doctor gave me just sound horrible and make me gag just thinking about putting them in my mouth! I have tried to puree different types of canned Soups but looking at it dusgusts me. I'm also struggling getting my Protein in! My doctor said I should be getting about 60 grams of protein daily, but I'm not coming near that. Does anybody have any suggestions on foods I can have at this stage? I would eat if something sounded the least bit tasty! Thank you all!

juliarh · January 11, 2011

Hi Megan -- our bodies do not lose weight at a steady decline -- they lose weight, then try to "adjust" and then lose weight again -- kind of like a stair step. It's pretty normal about 2 - 3 weeks out to have a small stall, meaning you won't lose, you might gain a little, or maybe lose a teeny amount. That's ok. You really cannot help but lose it eventually. Look at the long term picture -- you're in it for the long term, so what you weigh today or even next week will not matter next year!

There is a great thread that talks about weight loss and how our bodies actually lose -- I'll post it if I can find it.

In any case, cheer up -- you will lose it -- I stalled around my 3 week and felt like crying every day (I think I did actually) -- but then after 2 weeks I started losing again. If you do what you're supposed to do (Protein first, drink Water, get some exercise), you will lose -- guarantee!

MommyTawnie · January 11, 2011

I was sleeved on Dec. 21st and was cleared for chopped meats at my 2 weeks mark "all doctors are different mine allows solids at 2 weeks" I started with some leftover turkey that we had frozen and was amazed at how good it tasted. I blended it at first because I was afraid of hurting myself.. 1 thing I have found that settle my stomach are the lays baked chips "big no no I know" I eat 1 chip and my stomach settles.. You are going on 3 weeks have you thought to try any egg drop Soup from a chinese place, or possibly cream Soups? You may not be able to get very much in at this point "I was only able to get in 3 spoons and I was finished" As for the Protein I have finally found 1 at the Viatimin Shop its called Pure Protein "35g a can" It taste like chocolate milk and is really low in carbs/sugar. If you could drink a can through out the day you would be getting in atleast 35g. Which is sounding better then what you are getting in now. Are you dealing with stomach acid/heart burn? That could be a cause of you not wanting to eat/drink anything. I know I suffered with it horribly, and was prescribed nexium a week later I feel 100% better and I am able to eat a little bit more "still never more then 4-5 bites lol" Best of Luck to You.. Find what works for you, but still follows doctors guide lines..

leeblewb · January 11, 2011

My doctor suggested to add dry, powdered milk to things to get extra Protein. Tomato Soup or sugar free carnation instant Breakfast. I am still on pre-op, but I think the instant breakfast with the extra powdered mil tastes much better than some of the other options.

Middlesister57 · January 11, 2011

Hi Meagan,

I was sleeved on Dec 14 and last week I wrote a similar request. I had lost 34 pounds and was stuck there for 12 days.... I was going crazy, and I got a lot of positive reply's. Made me feel a lot better. I weighed Monday morning and had lost 3 pounds FINALLY.....The first thing you have to do is put the scale away. What they say about the body adjusting is true. You have lost a lot of weight and your body needs to catch up. As for the food, i'm not having any major problems with the food. I have things I like. Do you like Refried Beans? I doctor them up with onions sauteed soft and salsa. I can only eat a little bit. Avacado's mashed up with some garlic salt and lime is also good. Mashed potatoes with gravy. I love cottage cheese and Yogurt so I have that when I am hungry, and believe me I get hungry. I wish I could come up with something great for you to eat. I put the unflavored protied powder in just about everything that I eat to boost the protien.

My doctor said if you don't get your protien in it will slow down the weight loss, so do whatever you can to get it in. The unflavored protien powder and the dried milk helps. I also found some crystal light that has 3 grams of protien. It's called Hunger Satisfaction. I like the Strawberry/Bannana. I'm not sure if it comes in other flavors. Hope this helps.

Lisa

BZButterfly79 · January 11, 2011

Hey you just so you know you are not alone!!! I was sleeved on Dec.15th and have stalled week 3-4 we'll see if the scale will budge this week. I am eating the same, drinking the same, taking my vitamins....I do exercise and do some pilates at night which if I am correct are probably helping me to build muscle...if that's true then it weighing more than fat "could" be a theory. By no means are you any different or is anything wrong. I have lost 33lbs since surgery though so I try not to complain-LOL

newnatalie · January 11, 2011

I was sleeved on November 301, 2010. I think we must remember that this is not a race, but a journey. Trust me, I know it is frustrating when the scale does not move, but in time, WE will lose the weight. Keep in mind that even when you don't lose weight, you may be losing inches. The positive side is that, you are not GAINING weight!

Be encouraged! You are getting some great advice. Let's keep supporting one another on this journey!

Smoochies,

NewNatalie

fullhandsfullheart · January 11, 2011

I am like you! I hate these puree food suggestions... I've made up a couple though on my own that are tasty to me...

1 or 2 laughing cow cheese triangles (very soft and melt in your mouth- 2 of them don't even equal a 1/4 cup. I kinda dip my little bites in salsa juice and it's yummy.

Refried Beans.. I put them in the blender with a little taco seasoning and salsa to make it more liquidy and not as sticky. YUM... although it made me wish for tortilla chips! LOL

fresh made pinto Beans (made in the crock pot over 2 days very soft..made with ham in there so they had that flavor)

other than that, I have added the powedered milk to my Carnation and my other Protein drinks. I added a tbsp of Peanut Butter and blended well to a choc prot shake, made it more flavorful and more prot.

I just ordered "Pure" Protein Powder brand off of bariatriceating.com because everyone on there raves about it, it is supposedly flavorless and you can add it to ANY food or drink and get in your Protein.< /p>

Hope these suggestions help! I'm still on Puree too. :-)

ThatDudesMom · January 11, 2011

Hi Megan -- our bodies do not lose weight at a steady decline -- they lose weight, then try to "adjust" and then lose weight again -- kind of like a stair step. It's pretty normal about 2 - 3 weeks out to have a small stall, meaning you won't lose, you might gain a little, or maybe lose a teeny amount. That's ok. You really cannot help but lose it eventually. Look at the long term picture -- you're in it for the long term, so what you weigh today or even next week will not matter next year!

There is a great thread that talks about weight loss and how our bodies actually lose -- I'll post it if I can find it.

In any case, cheer up -- you will lose it -- I stalled around my 3 week and felt like crying every day (I think I did actually) -- but then after 2 weeks I started losing again. If you do what you're supposed to do (Protein first, drink Water, get some exercise), you will lose -- guarantee!

Julie,

You are such a great member to these boards. You always have great advice and give it in such a caring and positive way. I always look forward to reading your responses.

=-)

Dallas

MeaganO · January 11, 2011

Okay, I was sleeved on December 23rd and have lost about 22 lbs since surgery! I'm so excited about this, but I haven't lost anything in the past week! I'm getting extremely frustrated. I know one of the reasons I may not be losing like I want is because I have absolutely NO appetite and can hardly eat anything. I'm currently in the "puree/soft foods" stage but the suggestions that the doctor gave me just sound horrible and make me gag just thinking about putting them in my mouth! I have tried to puree different types of canned Soups but looking at it dusgusts me. I'm also struggling getting my Protein in! My doctor said I should be getting about 60 grams of Protein daily, but I'm not coming near that. Does anybody have any suggestions on foods I can have at this stage? I would eat if something sounded the least bit tasty! Thank you all!

Thank you all so much! This is why I love this website.. it helps give me a reminder that there are other people out there experiencing the same thing as I am! You all help me tremendously!

Susanne · January 11, 2011

Can someone write a "Stall in week 3" thread and make it sticky?

Seems like everyone (and that includes me) has this question and one collective thread may be a good idea

ThatDudesMom · January 11, 2011

My doctor suggested to add dry, powdered milk to things to get extra Protein. Tomato Soup or sugar free carnation instant Breakfast. I am still on pre-op, but I think the instant breakfast with the extra powdered mil tastes much better than some of the other options.

I agree...I am enjoying Carnation Breakfast. This morning I added dry milk and then heated it up. Made yummy hot cocoa!

leeblewb · January 11, 2011

I agree...I am enjoying Carnation Breakfast. This morning I added dry milk and then heated it up. Made yummy hot cocoa!

I have not tried it hot. I will do that. Sounds yummy. Mom, your surgery is tomorrow? Mine is not until Monday. I will be thinking and sending warm thoughts and prayers your way.