amber4242 0 Posted April 5, 2013 I have been at a stall for 5 days. Only eating my puree foods 3 times a day. Why the stall???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisBthin 44 Posted April 5, 2013 You need more Protein in your diet. ChrisBThin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amber4242 0 Posted April 5, 2013 Are u on the puree stage? If so what.did u eat to get all your protien in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark! 449 Posted April 5, 2013 Are u on the puree stage? If so what.did u eat to get all your protien in? You have to rely on Protein shakes and powders if you can handle them. In the early stages, it's too hard to try to get Protein in with foods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amber4242 0 Posted April 5, 2013 My nutritionist strictly told me no protien shakes at all. She wants me to eat all my protien. I see everyone using Protein Shakes and just wonder why I can't? Also, does anyone know how much protien we should be consuming? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark! 449 Posted April 5, 2013 I have absolutely no idea why you can't, are you sure she didn't advise after you're fully recovered to not use Protein Shakes as a Protein source? I'd have to eat 10.5 ounces of chicken to get my 90g of protein, just physically impossible during liquid and pureed food stages, or 12 ounces of beef. I think the average for protein consumption during the early stages is around 60 grams. Mine are high because I'm wanting to focus half of my journey on muscle mass retention AND weight loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasMiss 314 Posted April 5, 2013 I wouldn't sweat it. I did the same thing. After week 3 I hit a stall for about two weeks and the scale is moving again! There's so much going on with your body, it has to have a chance to catch up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovinCheryl 22 Posted April 5, 2013 I am pre-op but I was told 60-80 grams of Protein a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NancyDec20 212 Posted April 5, 2013 Ive not hit a stall yet.. I do try and get 60gr of Protein a day.. but im way further out.. im 3.5 months post op and can get that by eating meat or fish or chicken.. but I also eat a Protein Bar too if im not going to eat.. but on the puree.. its hard to do.. without the protein shakes.. even those started to make me sick to my stomach.. thank goodness I advanced.. my labs were great at 3mo..and im down 77lbs.. so I must be doing something right. good luck.. your stall will pass.. just sometimes your body takes a break to adjust to surgery too.. be patient.. good things are coming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
