I knew something was going to sidetrack me

[Truss]

I don’t think there’s anything you can say to someone who knows their problem. I’ve stalled and I’m almost 100 % sure I’ve caused it. Here’s the issue !!... I hadn’t ate anything bad, or anything u healthy. I just quit eating. I drink my two protein shakes a day (premier protein) diluted with almond milk. (Split into 2 sessions) can’t drink but half a shake at a time. I’m taking my vitamins, (only forgot the “citrate” ones a couple a times.)... I drink water all day!!... probably 96 ounces of water or 64 and a “Powerade zero”.

I just have NO INTEREST IN EATING... my wife has cooked and fixed a multitude of different things (salmon, chicken, other types of fish) steemed veggies, stewed apples... u name it she’s tried. I eat 2 maybe 3 bites and I’m done. I don’t eat during the day because she’s not here following me saying “YOU GOT TO EAT”.

FOLKS this is coming from a guy that loved food “Buffet food” was like my happy place . I just don’t care to eat. I’m not hungry, it don’t seem to help my energy level. It’s like something I know I have to do and know really care too.

I’m exercising a good bit .. plus working in the yard and around the house. I’m getting bored and can’t wait to go back to work which I hope to be released next Tuesday.. I’m mentally fine (I think). I just don’t want to stop and eat. My sleep patterns are still all to hell, no matter when I go to bed I’m up at 4:30 am.

The scales hadn’t moved in this (being day 4) and I know why !! I’ve changed my intake and have to change back. I know I’m gonna have stalls, but I think mine has been self induced.

Has anybody else gone through this phase ??.. I was on a good routine and the other day I didn’t stop to eat, only ate basically one time a couple bites of egg salad. And since then I don’t even think about stopping to eat... I actually sat an alarm on my Fitbit to remind me every 3 hrs I need to eat something... I just reset the alarm and ignored it.

I’ve had half a protein shake so far today and I’m going to do better today, but I’ve fallen into a “Funk” of not wanting food knowing I have to eat to lose. Just curious if anyone else experienced this or am I really mentally struggling... I’m not one to sit around and ponder. I just have a case of “I’m good I’ll eat something later.”

Any Thoughts... somebody tell me this is a normal phase.

Russ

[sraebaer]

If you're hitting your liquid and protein goals with shakes, I wouldn't worry. You are bound to want real food sooner or later! I know I was excited at week 3 to start trying some mushy foods.

[jerzeygirl]

Take your inches and track them as you move forward. When you don't see the scale moving, the inches will decrease; it's a strange phenomenon! Also, try some food as since you're exercising you might need more of a variety or your body will go into starvation mode. Not "buffet" food, just what your program describes for your stage in the journey. Patients who rely only on shakes are not really doing themselves a favor, the body/mind needs variety of healthy offerings!

Sounds like you're doing great!

[kenson]

I was the same way. I had no interest in food AT ALL. I had to force myself and say "oh its lunch time, I need to eat, or it's near dinner time, I need to eat." This is nothing to be afraid about, it is completely normal. Make sure you are getting in your protein shakes--you're doing just fine.

[AnnieG]

I agree and sleep disturbances make weight "hang" on, for whatever reasons. And I found too few calories (even of the healthy kinds) puts me in stall, or slight gain.

I think we have to re-learn everything!

[coopersmom]

I don’t think there’s anything you can say to someone who knows their problem. I’ve stalled and I’m almost 100 % sure I’ve caused it. Here’s the issue !!... I hadn’t ate anything bad, or anything u healthy. I just quit eating. I drink my two protein shakes a day (premier protein) diluted with almond milk. (Split into 2 sessions) can’t drink but half a shake at a time. I’m taking my vitamins, (only forgot the “citrate” ones a couple a times.)... I drink water all day!!... probably 96 ounces of water or 64 and a “Powerade zero”.

I just have NO INTEREST IN EATING... my wife has cooked and fixed a multitude of different things (salmon, chicken, other types of fish) steemed veggies, stewed apples... u name it she’s tried. I eat 2 maybe 3 bites and I’m done. I don’t eat during the day because she’s not here following me saying “YOU GOT TO EAT”.

FOLKS this is coming from a guy that loved food “Buffet food” was like my happy place . I just don’t care to eat. I’m not hungry, it don’t seem to help my energy level. It’s like something I know I have to do and know really care too.

I’m exercising a good bit .. plus working in the yard and around the house. I’m getting bored and can’t wait to go back to work which I hope to be released next Tuesday.. I’m mentally fine (I think). I just don’t want to stop and eat. My sleep patterns are still all to hell, no matter when I go to bed I’m up at 4:30 am.

The scales hadn’t moved in this (being day 4) and I know why !! I’ve changed my intake and have to change back. I know I’m gonna have stalls, but I think mine has been self induced.

Has anybody else gone through this phase ??.. I was on a good routine and the other day I didn’t stop to eat, only ate basically one time a couple bites of egg salad. And since then I don’t even think about stopping to eat... I actually sat an alarm on my Fitbit to remind me every 3 hrs I need to eat something... I just reset the alarm and ignored it.

I’ve had half a protein shake so far today and I’m going to do better today, but I’ve fallen into a “Funk” of not wanting food knowing I have to eat to lose. Just curious if anyone else experienced this or am I really mentally struggling... I’m not one to sit around and ponder. I just have a case of “I’m good I’ll eat something later.”

Any Thoughts... somebody tell me this is a normal phase.

Russ

Hey Russ!
So glad I checked in. Have things situated any with you yet? Check your emails.

[Dutchie]

Sounds like you are doing it by the book.
Hang in there, fasten your seat belt and enjoy the roller coaster ride!

[EllisM80]

This is normal at this stage. Same happened to me. It'll pick back up. I might say more later. Right now, my brain is shutting down and I'm going to allow it.

[Aydensmomma]

Your stomach is probably still a little swollen from surgery, so on top of shrinking your stomach its swollen, making it even smaller. Plus the liquid diet gets us used to not eating, chewing. You do need to eat tho. When I was 1st sleeved I could eat maybe 2 bites a meal. 1/4 yogurt cup, a bite cheese stick etc. Now I'm 4 years 5 months and I eat a few bites at dinner, breakfast tends to be forgotten and lunch is a cheese stick. So that feeling of hunger hits me around 3pm on days where I'm so busy I dont eat anything, otherwise I never actually feel hungry. Liquids fill me up too. I can't drink a bunch of water and then eat. No room.
Your body needs protien, fuel. Make time to eat.

[Christie13]

When I stalled it was always because I wasn't eating enough. You are only a month out so you will start to feel the need to eat sooner or later. Just try to get enough protein and water in as Sraerbaer said. It gets easier in time because you will start to want food again. Just hang in there and do your best.

[Ann2]

I'm a bit late to this thread, but ...

HAS NO ONE TOLD YOU ABOUT THE THREE-WEEK STALL?

Sometimes it happens a week or so earlier, sometimes a week or so later. Sounds like you're just about on schedule.

It happens to everyone. Stop worrying. It will pass.

And don't worry about your "stalled appetite" either. That will work itself out, too.

In the meantime, congrats to you on your early successes.