Good Morning,

I had my DS on April 24th, so a little or 2 moths out.  I started at 467 at my highest April 1st and as of this morning I am at 358.  So far I have had two platueas in the two month stretch, lasting for a week or better.  I feel that i am not getting menough protein in.  i definately cant eat alot.  I was cleared to eat anything.  Three bites of anyhting Im disgusted.  My questions are:

1.  Does lack of Protein cause weight loss stall

2.  does lack of eating (Fats, carbs, calories, ect..)  cause a stall


Even water sucks!!!

 You should probably be getting in about 100gr per day.  Minimum.  If you can't eat it, drink shakes.  This is what you have to do to lose the weight and even more important, maintain your health.  It's imperative.  Not something you do whenever, start now!  Fluids, probably at least 64oz per day.  If you don't wan****er, try comething else.  It's hot now so you probably need more than 64oz.

Your weight loss so far is stellar!  But to continue on you need to get your intake issues squared away.

Hi PattyL

I do Isopur shakes and between the shakes and some food, Im probably at 70 to 75g protein.  Water, maybe 50 t0 60 oz.  I guess i have to start shoving it in.  Any meat stinks.  Too dense sticks in my throat or chest.  Sorry just a whiner, there is a million other DS's with the same gripe.

Brian, it sounds like you are trying hard to get the protein in, and I can only encourage you to keep trying, and to know that it WILL get better. Eating will become much easier with time, and the enjoyment of good food will also return. It just takes awhile.
     Take advantage of this opportunity to regain you health and to lose as much of your excess weight as possible during the time when it's the easiest. As far as the eating issues go, we have all been there, to one extent of another. Focus on protein and the rest will fall into place.

Larra

You are going to have to find protein that you like or force feed yourself. Lack of protein during this rapid weight loss will burn up valuable muscles, including the heart. Find a high protein Greek yogurt, (protein amounts vary) Fage is a good choice. Cheese, cottage cheese, and sea food (I enjoy shrimp and scallops) are good sources. Make sure to have a large variety of protein sources at home so you don't get sick of the same thing.
Keep healthy-that's why you had the surgery. Keep in touch and ask for more food options from us if you get stuck. Good luck, your weight loss so far is amazing. Don't worry about plateaus those are normal and necessary for your body to readjust to the changes.

Stalls are going to happen on and off for the next year.  The cool thing is that for me anyway, they were my cue to change to a new clothing size.  

For protein, you need 100g in any way, shape or form.  Give up on getting any kind of pleasure from it, let alone bliss.  It's quite disheartening, but does get better, but not anytime soon.  I didn't enjoy food for nearly a year.  I just ate because I had to....I'll bet you never guessed you had to do that in your life.  Do force yourself to eat your  protein, if only in small amounts.  To not get enough protein causes a lot more problems.   Add butter to everything.  It tastes good, adds moisture, and makes everyething easier to get down.  

Thank you all for your suggestions.  I just can seem to eat.  I eat twice a day, and one of those meals is a protein shake.  I feel tired.  Not tired like after a workout but tired like i can just fall asleep instantly.  Trying porkchops tonight, hopefully.  Does lack of protein slow your loss?

Lack of protein causes your body to eat itself, starting with your muscles.  Lack of protein will kill you and then you won't need to worry if your loss is slowing. You have to view protein as medicine at this point.  Lack of protein is one reason why you are so tired.

Sometimes lack of protein does slow your weight loss.

How is your lab work? What do your iron numbers look like?

 After only 2 month he is not going to die of lack of protein. Or have any meaningful lab work. 

It's really annoying when you give advice not based on reality. It would help if you read the post.

Duh.
She meant in general for the rest of his life.
Again, I have say.... DUH.

Havent had labs yet.  I believe i will have them in early Sept.  I realize in need protein.  I just thought it was strange to hit two plateaus in 2 1/2 months thats all. 

 I am 340 lbs approx how much protein should I get a day ?  also where do I buy protein coffees and Carb smart ice cream?

It doesn't matter how much you weigh - just focus on getting atleast 100g of protein per day. If you can do more then go for it! :) 
You have to make the protein coffee, and there are multiple ways! I've seen people using the protein coffee creamer but I haven't tried it yet. Maybe I'll go get some since I love coffee! Here's a link to a post about Protein Coffee (different peoples recipes).

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/ds/4505061/what-is-quotpro tein-coffeequot/ 


As for Carb Smart Icecream, you can get it at Walmart if you go there.  :) 

You have lost 109 lbs in 3 months- that is AMAZING! A week of not losing is not a stall. Keep aiming for your 100-150 grams of protein, lay off the carbs, up the fat and watch it slide off. You are doing well. Do not get discouraged.

 You're still a fairly new postop. I was miserable for nearly 4 months. I could barely eat more than a couple of bites without throwing up or feeling like something was stuck in my throat/chest. I was miserable and questioning my sanity for voluntarily putting myself through this. But every day it got easier and easier. I could drink water again. I could eat without feeling ill. I could eat more than a few spoonfuls. I began to enjoy eating again. Now I know getting the DS was the best decision I ever made. You'll feel that way too--soon. Try to eat MOIST protein. I would put gravy on my meat and it would go down so much easier.   Hang in there. You are doing wonderfully with your weight loss. Hugs, Felicia