4th Week Stall

[anb3333 2]

Including the 1 week pre-op diet, I had lost 32lbs by my 4th week. Now, I haven't lost a single pound in almost a week. I was unable to get any extra Protein in me because I could not tolerate the protein supplements. I started taking Ensure High Protein Drinks 2 days ago. Is it my lack of protein that caused the stall? Or do most people hit a stall around 4-5 weeks post-op? Tell me your story.....

[dionysus69 29]

OK ME TOO!! I HAVE LOST 31LBS IN 4WEEKS AND NOW IT FEELS LIKE NOTHING... I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING THIS TO A T AND HAVE NEVER GONE OVER 800 CALORIES IN A DAY!! DOES MY BODY THINK ITS IN STARVATION? HOW DO I JUMP START THE WEIGHT LOSS AGAIN? HELP!!

[Pranjala 36]

31lbs and 32lbs is a great number to start off... I hadn't lost even half of it during my first month. Have patience. There were times I thought my weight won't go down any further but it did. Although, my weight loss was inconsistent but was regular. I started off at 215lbs in jun last year and am down at 165lbs now and haven't lost a pound since January. Now, the effort is all up to me. I guess my plication could do only so much for me and I am kinda satisfied.) so far.

[Bos123 221]

31lbs and 32lbs is a great number to start off... I hadn't lost even half of it during my first month. Have patience. There were times I thought my weight won't go down any further but it did. Although' date=' my weight loss was inconsistent but was regular. I started off at 215lbs in jun last year and am down at 165lbs now and haven't lost a pound since January. Now, the effort is all up to me. I guess my plication could do only so much for me and I am kinda satisfied.) so far.[/quote']

So you are a year out? How much do you find you can eat now? More than a cup at a time?

[Pranjala 36]

I can eat almost two times of what I could eat when I was fresh out of surgery that means almost 2 cups. ya I've made mistakes here and there and I guess that's the reason my capacity increased. this might go further if I take things for granted and this thought keeps me on track. I am planning to go on post-op type puréed diet for a couple of weeks again and hope this might bring about a minor shrink in my stomach.

At the end of the day it's still about making the right meal choices...

[Bos123 221]

I can eat almost two times of what I could eat when I was fresh out of surgery that means almost 2 cups. ya I've made mistakes here and there and I guess that's the reason my capacity increased. this might go further if I take things for granted and this thought keeps me on track. I am planning to go on post-op type puréed diet for a couple of weeks again and hope this might bring about a minor shrink in my stomach.

At the end of the day it's still about making the right meal choices...

That's right! Sounds like you are doing great. Two cups of healthy good is not so bad;) do you work

Out and count calories at all?

[Tc44055 12]

So when you say 2 cups is good..your talking about 2 cups each meal?

[Pranjala 36]

@bos123: well counting calories always left me confused and baffled, instead I focus on the proportion of carbs, Proteins and fat in each meal I take. I always try to keep my carb intake less than 70 gms per day( I always prefer whole grains) and my Protein intake around 50-70gms per day. Rest is raw food. The sources of fat for me are fresh whole cow's milk, nuts and two tsp of coconut oil.

Another thing I've noticed is constant intake of carbs bring about major platues and we'll need to constantly keep cutting even on whole grains. If there's a stall in your journey try cutting down on carbs and increase the fat intake a bit, focusing on natural fat sources. This works.

As for me now, I've been struck with a major platue which might take a while before I can see my scale move.

@tc44055: I can easily handle 2 cups at a time now. So, yes two cups each meal, that's it. I use to work out(only walking and sometimes yoga) but since last 3 months haven't been into a routine due to a lot of travelling. That too could be a reason for "the great stall".