Year long stall

[Hannah Kinslow 1]

So glad this thread is here. I am about at the 8 month post op mark and have not lost any weight for about a month. 75 pounds lost so far, but I seem to be stuck at 248-250. I have been good at avoiding bread, Pasta, carbonated drinks, anything sweet etc. I was just wondering if anyone else hit a stall that long around 7 months after surgery? Despite abstaining from the items above, I am still trying to reduce snacking and push away from carbs. I tend to crave nuts, trail mix, and crackers when I want to snack, as I finally got sick of eating string cheese for every snack. I still exercise on my stationary bike every other day, and walk as much as possible at home or at work. I'm curious to see what my cholesterol/triglyceride levels are now as I can't tolerate red meat, just a small portion and I'm full. Trying not to sweat the 'stall' stuff but sometimes feel like I'm alone with this challenge.

I hit a major slow down at same time losing 2-3 a month. Scared me because I still had so much to lose. For me the culprit was Protein bars. As soon as I eliminated them and changed my workout routine I returned to losing 8-10 a month until I got to my goal at 14 months post op. I suspect it is the nuts, trail mix and crackers in your case - all pretty calorie and carb dense food.

What's wrong with being full after a small portion of red meat?

I don't particularly love sandwich meat but that is my main snack...I treat myself to a bit of cream cheese to help it taste better. Filling dense Protein keeps me from snacking. If i eat crackers bread nuts Peanut Butter etc I can eat hefty portions either by grazing or too much at once. Does not happen if I focus on dense protein.

You are incredibly helpful! Any chance you can suggest some good dense protein? Maybe I'm a dope but didn't realize there was dense protein. Or maybe a good resource on the computer that could give suggestion. Thanks so much!

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

Hannah you are not a dope, it's just getting educated! I failed with the band for many reasons but one was not understanding this concept. Dense Protein is stuff like beef Jerky, roast chicken, sandwich meat etc. Even Greek yogurts might fit this category. food with minimal additives that fill your tummy and give a satisfying feeling. You can get a lot of protein via the bars but all that carby fillers that makes them taste good is also what makes them sliders that go down way to easy and make you want more.

[coexist23 82]

Why not opt for RNY once and for all?

Can you RNY after sleeve surgery?

[LilBoo007 491]

My surgeon and nut had me on strictly meat and low carb veggies only besides my low carb Protein Shakes and Water until I reached goal. After that I slowly introduced fruit and natural carbs like potatoes and whole wheat Pasta and rice. I still only eat carbs occasionally but I eat fruit daily!

[katsmeow 70]

I'm needing this wake up call. I too have been in a 1 yr stall. And play around with10lbs. I need to get away from Protein Bars. They're the devil for me. I guess I need to be more focused.

[smhagood 5]

I am so glad that I had the sleeve revision! I now know what restriction really feels like. It isn't fun but I have lost 18 pounds in 23 days. Not bad! There are so many foods that I can't eat, which is for the best. Also, best of all, I am truly not hungry . I am very optimistic that this time I will be successful in dropping at least 50 pounds more to get to my target weight. Then hopefully I'll maintain forever. I wouldn't recommend Dr. Almanza because of the sketchy medical practices but I do have to say that this sleeve is done well.

[Texasmeg 568]

Can you RNY after sleeve surgery?

Yes, the sleeve was originally intended as a stopgap for severely obese people who weren't healthy enough for RNY. Later, they found that many people didn't need RNY because the sleeve worked so well and it became a treatment of it's own. If it isn't effective, RNY is still an option.