Almost 4 months out need help
I am not sure what I am doing so wrong. I had my three month check up on Aug 6. The three weeks leading up to it I only lost a pound a week. I had RNY May 6th 2014, had my first appointment with the Doc March 31. HW 354 SW 324 CW 260.8. I am happy with how far i have come but I am getting upset. After my three weeks of only loosing one pound a week I lost 6 the next week and then gained two.
I was working out 45-60 mins a day and walking 3-5 miles a day. The doc say to cut back on the exercise and eat more. So I did and I lost two pounds. But now I don't know what I am doing so wrong. I am now eating about 700 calories a day trying to keep carbs between 25-35 and only walking about 3 miles a day and riding a bike about 3-4. My Doc said if I was not loosing after a few weeks to call him and he would give me something to jump start my weight loss. I called on Tuesday and they never called me back.
I don't know what I am doing so wrong. I know my work schedule does not help I work 4 12 hour shifts from 630 pm-630 am and then four days off. But
I try to sleep as much as I can. All I want to do is cry and give up. But giving up is not an option. I need to do this for my kids. But I just get so depressed over this. I had to cut 18 inches of my hair off because it was falling out so bad. I have NEVER had short hair and i see the weight not coming off and I think i should have stayed big and kept my hair.
Can someone please help? :o(:::::
on 8/31/14 8:27 pm
I had RNY May 2012, I have lost weight very fast, but I was sick with nausea, and I could only eat a liquid diet for weeks as how my program was set up. I have lost 83 lbs so far. I did have a issue March 2013. I gained 30 lbs due to a birth control shot. Your doctor needs to ck your Thyroid, B1 levels also. You have to eat more in order to lose more. I actually eat more now than I did before surgery, but its little meals of fresh food, and good snacks, and Protein Shakes Lean from GNC. I use ClearLax or Miralax, and Citrucel and that has helped me drop 15lbs again. I am glad your able to work, because I cannot now at all. I have something wrong with memory since Surgery. I stay away from the inner part of the grocery store if possible. I wash all can items. I only use No Sugar Added fruits or fresh. The only fast food I really think is healthly is Moe's Southwest Grill. I drink loads of Smoothies from Tropical Smoothie too. I finally try eating steak after two years. I felt pretty good. I can eat seafood now too. Stay away from pasta, and rice right now too. I really think your not eating enough. I hope this helps you.
My surgeon told me to expect stalls at 3 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and a year. He also said that he doesn't concern himself with my weight loss, only what I'm eating and drinking. He says that if you are only eating 5-700 calories a day and drinking your water, the weight has no choice to come off. So focus on the behavior, not the scale and you will succeed. I know it's easier said than done (I weigh TWICE a day, lol) but as long as you follow the rules it has to go.
You are doing a lot of exercise so maybe you aren't eating enough. have you seen the nutritionist lately? I went on a plateau for 3 1/2 weeks right after surgery. I was so frustrated. Every long term loser I've spoken to all say plateaus are to be expected. Good Luck!
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
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Sounds normal. Just stay on plan and know this path has lots of starts and stalls. I only lose one week a month. I lose 5 _11 lbs in 7_10 days and then stay the same the other 3 weeks. Drink enough. Sleep enough. Get an extra dose of protein through out you day. And if the scale depresses you stay off it.