Not loosing fast enough

suitebliss
on 4/6/12 2:47 am - Southfield, MI

VSG on 03/01/12

I had surgery on March 1st and I don't think I'm loosing fast enough. Here is a sample of what I eat.

B: Protein Shake - 30 g
S: 1/4 can of sardines with maybe 5 croutons
L: Hot & Sour Soup 1/2 cup
S: Garlic & Herb Tuna (1oz)
D: Protein Shake - 35 g

I generally get in 70-80 g of protein, calories range from 600-725. Water is hard for me though, so I may get in like 30oz of water (please give me suggestins on how to get more down). I've even tried drinking out of 3 oz cups at a time. The majority of my calories come from the protein shakes maybe like 300-330 cal. I have worked out a few times, but want to get the cortisone shots in my feet first - I have Plantar Faciiatis.

My fitness pal is suitebliss if you'd like to view my daily food log.

Thanks in advance

HW: 350 SW: 332 CW: 198 GW: 167
Pre-Op Loss: -7lbs M1: -23lbs (299) M2: -20 (279) M3: -8 (271) M4: -8 (263) M5: -13 (250) M6: -10 (240) M7: -7 (233) M8: -8 (225) M9: 10 (215) M11: (215) M12: 7 (208) M13:1 (207)M 14(205) M15 (203) M16 (201)

1st short term goal: 290 (done 4/16 @ 288). 2nd short term goal: 275 (done 5/20) 3rd short term goal: 250 (Aug 1) 4th short term goal: 220 (11/30) 5th short term goal 199 (wonderland) (November 2013) NEXT GOAL: 190lbs

doggz109
on 4/6/12 2:57 am - CA

VSG on 01/12/12

What was your starting weight?

What is your height?

What is your current weight?

We have no idea how fast/slow you are losing....

suitebliss
on 4/6/12 2:59 am - Southfield, MI

VSG on 03/01/12

I'm 5'5"
I started at 322 and I'm currently 298

HW: 350 SW: 332 CW: 198 GW: 167
Pre-Op Loss: -7lbs M1: -23lbs (299) M2: -20 (279) M3: -8 (271) M4: -8 (263) M5: -13 (250) M6: -10 (240) M7: -7 (233) M8: -8 (225) M9: 10 (215) M11: (215) M12: 7 (208) M13:1 (207)M 14(205) M15 (203) M16 (201)

1st short term goal: 290 (done 4/16 @ 288). 2nd short term goal: 275 (done 5/20) 3rd short term goal: 250 (Aug 1) 4th short term goal: 220 (11/30) 5th short term goal 199 (wonderland) (November 2013) NEXT GOAL: 190lbs

happyteacher
on 4/6/12 3:02 am

VSG on 12/19/11

I am 6'2'' and lost less than you in the first month, eating less calories, and working out more. I think you are doing just fine :) It truly adds up over the months, so patience is a virtue :)

Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

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moonglo82
on 4/6/12 3:04 am

VSG on 03/29/12

So you've lost 24 pounds in just over a month?

I think that's great! What makes you say it's not enough?

If you want to up your fluid intake, can you try sf popsicles or sf jello? Also, does your dr allow you to count protein shakes as fluid? Apparently most do, based on what I have read here.

Keep moving forward. You really are doing great.

Highest weight: 277 Starting Weight: 250 Surgery Weight: 241 Current Weight: 130

Goal Reached in 10.5 months :)

onemoretry
on 4/6/12 3:06 am - GA

VSG on 03/21/12

24lbs in a month is great! What were you expecting to lose? Think about it, when is the last time you lost that kind of weight that fast. Don't be so hard on yourself you are doing great!

HT: 5'4" HW: 251 SW: 237 CW: 172 GW: 135

"You can control how much water you drink, how much protein/carbs/cals you consume, and how much you exercise. FOCUS on those and not the scale, because no matter how hard we try, we do not control the scale." ~ acbbrown

tristak
on 4/6/12 3:10 am, edited 4/6/12 3:13 am

VSG on 10/04/10

First and foremost you should not compare your journey to others. That being said losing 23lbs in your first month is right on schedule.

As far as your water intake - definitely need to up that. Have you tried various flavors of cyrstal light, or herbal tea. You may also try different temperatures of water - ice cold, refrigerator cold, room temp. But definitely need to get much closer to 64oz.

Last but not least - the soup. That may be high in sodium which will cause water retention. Perhaps consider a different type of soup? Also I am guessing here but the sardines are also probably high in sodium.

At 18 months out I am 5lbs from my personal goal - and I know it will come in time. No matter what happens I am far healthier then I was 18 months ago.

Best of luck...and be patient - this is a marathon not a sprint!

5'2"
HW - 310/SW 300/Day of Surgery 293.2/CW - 182.2 (2/26/19), fleur de lys abdominoplasty 2/12/19 - removed 8lbs of skin from abdomen.

Jackie00
on 4/6/12 3:12 am

I had a hard time at first but when you look down the road at how much you lost in total in the short time frame you are shocked but when I looked at the amount each month I was like blah not enough. This will totally play mind games with you for awhile yet.

I would try to cut out the snacks if you are having a hard time in getting in your water, if you are waiting 30 mins prior and 1 hr after eating your meals to get your water in, these snacks are limiting your time to get the water in.

Sleeved 15-Sept-2011 HW 294 Pre op weight 285 SW 279 GW 145?
Pre op 6 lbs lost, M1 - 23 lbs M2 - 11 lbs M3 - 12 M4 - 6 M5 -10 M6 -10 M7 -7 M8 - 4 M9 - 4
M10- 4 M11 - 5 M12 - 0

suitebliss
on 4/6/12 3:17 am - Southfield, MI

VSG on 03/01/12

I guees you guys are right I have to be more patient. I eat the snacks to try to drink water because its hard for me to drink water on an empty stomach. What are some soups lower in sodium?

Every since surgery the sf drinks just don't do it for me. I used to drink them all the time, but now they are not appealing at all.

HW: 350 SW: 332 CW: 198 GW: 167
Pre-Op Loss: -7lbs M1: -23lbs (299) M2: -20 (279) M3: -8 (271) M4: -8 (263) M5: -13 (250) M6: -10 (240) M7: -7 (233) M8: -8 (225) M9: 10 (215) M11: (215) M12: 7 (208) M13:1 (207)M 14(205) M15 (203) M16 (201)

1st short term goal: 290 (done 4/16 @ 288). 2nd short term goal: 275 (done 5/20) 3rd short term goal: 250 (Aug 1) 4th short term goal: 220 (11/30) 5th short term goal 199 (wonderland) (November 2013) NEXT GOAL: 190lbs

tristak
on 4/6/12 4:40 am

VSG on 10/04/10

I would look for low sodium broths. As far as the sf drinks go I water mine way down. Instead of the usual 16oz of water I use 20oz of water. I also love herbal peppermint tea sweetened with splenda. I have never tried MIO but have heard good things about it.

5'2"
HW - 310/SW 300/Day of Surgery 293.2/CW - 182.2 (2/26/19), fleur de lys abdominoplasty 2/12/19 - removed 8lbs of skin from abdomen.

Not loosing fast enough

Sleeved 15-Sept-2011 HW 294 Pre op weight 285 SW 279 GW 145?
Pre op 6 lbs lost, M1 - 23 lbs M2 - 11 lbs M3 - 12 M4 - 6 M5 -10 M6 -10 M7 -7 M8 - 4 M9 - 4
M10- 4 M11 - 5 M12 - 0

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Not loosing fast enough

Sleeved 15-Sept-2011 HW 294 Pre op weight 285 SW 279 GW 145? Pre op 6 lbs lost, M1 - 23 lbs M2 - 11 lbs M3 - 12 M4 - 6 M5 -10 M6 -10 M7 -7 M8 - 4 M9 - 4 M10- 4 M11 - 5 M12 - 0

Sleeved 15-Sept-2011 HW 294 Pre op weight 285 SW 279 GW 145?
Pre op 6 lbs lost, M1 - 23 lbs M2 - 11 lbs M3 - 12 M4 - 6 M5 -10 M6 -10 M7 -7 M8 - 4 M9 - 4
M10- 4 M11 - 5 M12 - 0