I am going on 6 weeks post op and I have been at the same weight for 2 weeks. I am really starting to get depressed an frustrated. I am not hungry but I am still making myself eat 3 meals a day and I really am not eating a lot. I cant stand any of the protein shakes that I have tried, an I have tried a lot. I have even been keeping track of everything that I eat on My Fitness Pal (averaging 500-600 cals a day and 30-40 grams protein a day). I don't know what else to try to make the scale move :-(

I was the same way I stop weighing myself and I weighed myself yesterday and I drop more it just takes time and I was always told its best to loose it slow then fast and I have to force myself to eat 6 small meals a day and I do string cheese wrap with ham or turkey and that will about 12grama of protein there you will get there just like me I had surgery on aug 15th

I am going on 6 weeks post op and I have been at the same weight for 2 weeks. I am really starting to get depressed an frustrated. I am not hungry but I am still making myself eat 3 meals a day and I really am not eating a lot. I cant stand any of the Protein shakes that I have tried' date=' an I have tried a lot. I have even been keeping track of everything that I eat on My Fitness Pal (averaging 500-600 cals a day and 30-40 grams protein a day). I don't know what else to try to make the scale move :-([/quote']

Here is the secret to making the scale move!

1. Stop trying to make the scale move.

2.Take a deep breath and relax.

Stalls happen many many times, and you have to learn patience or you will go insane. Give your body a chance to catch up on everything you have done to it in the last 6 weeks.

During most stalls you will lose inches. So get ready to go shopping.

As for your protein intake. Try to find a place that will let you try the shakes. Also you might like egg whites. I don't taste them and it adds so much protein to your drinks. Make sure they are double pasteurized, and that you stir don't shake.

Thank you very much :-)

Increasing your Protein may get things moving again. My doctor says a minimum of 50g per day and ideally 80-100g for me at 5'6". Some times you have to eat more to lose more--it convinces your body you are not starving and it doesn't need to hoard pounds.

Try making your Protein shakes icy cold and serve in an insulated mug to increase palatability. Make your morning drink the night before and keep in the fridge to get it really cold.

Protein drinks made with savory flavors like chicken or beef broth are a great alternative to all the sweet flavors. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury makes a good chicken Soup powder and a couple of cups a day will really boost your protein levels. To make your own, add a scoop of unflavored protein to chicken or beef broth (temp must be below 140 or protein will clump).

I like the Carnation No-Sugar Breakfast Essentials mixed with milk in the morning. Be sure you get the blue boxed non-sugar variety. Their website lists stores that carry it--many stores only have the one with sugar. Again, much better if icy cold. Crank the fridge up a notch!

Good luck!

Do you exercise? We all stall , keep up the tracking, get your protein and water in and exercise... all three are key !!!