Week Seven

Aug 13, 2014

Thank goodness my first plateau only last 1 week. It was frustrating even though I kept telling myself that it is part of weight loss. Any delays in weight loss is very frustrating for me and I have a tendency to sabotage myself. As I have so much to lose, I feel that as long as I keep my calorie count below 800 (usually 500) and do my exercise a minimum of 3 times a week (normally do 5-6 days) I should continue to lose every week especially since I have almost 200 lbs. to lose.   Have heard everyone talk about plateaus and that they are a part of weight loss as they give the body time to adjust to the weight loss. As I have lost 60 lbs. in 7 weeks; if I think about it, that is a large weight loss, and it is understandable that my body would need to readjust. Am fitting into clothing that I haven't worn for 2 years. Also took my measurements, and that was a shock. Have lost 5 inches off my chest, 2 inches off my waist, and 7 inches from my hips. That doesn't include the loss on my arms and legs. Needed a pick-up on my plateau week and that sure did it. Am back to losing as I lost 5 lbs. this week bringing me to the 60 lb. mark. Was wanting to lose 100 lbs. my first 90 days, but am having some doubt that I will meet that goal--bummer. However, I made that goal when I was planning on having the BPD/DS. As the sleeve is only half the procedure compared to the other, I have to remember that my weight loss is not going to be as rapid. My surgeon told me that the issue with my liver was due to fatty tissue and that when my weight loss slows (6-9 months) we can do testing on the liver to ensure that the DS portion won't jeopardize it. It we can do that, I will be going through another huge weight loss then. So, I need to reanalyze my thinking and goals. Maybe the first thing is not to put a date on the number of pounds I am wanting to lose. I don't want to frustrate myself by not meeting the goal and it is not something that is in my control. I need to make goals that I can control such as my exercise program or clothing I would like to wear. In some way I am feeling that some things have gotten off track and that I need to get things back in-line or at least more focused.  

I think it is time to put my schedule on the refrigerator again. During pre-op I made out my diet plan and ate accordingly. It helped to stay on track and to control my intake. I have been having problems getting proteins to stay down or consuming enough proteins . I think I need to start using the menu again just to get my proteins in. Will probably have to go back to the protein shakes and Greek yogurt to get the protein levels up and retry adding meats again at a slower rate.  It will also give me time to start putting together recipes and shopping lists from my bariatric cookbooks. Have been eating a lot like I use to in very small quantities. Have seen that it not a good plan--too many carbs, not enough protein, and have almost felt bulimic with how much I get nauseated and vomit after eating. Still able to keep down at least 300 calories a day, but will probably lead to future problems if I don't get it under control.  

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