Insecure and worried

Hi everyone - I had RNY on 1/23 and have lost 32 lbs. Starting weight was 272, goal weight is 150ish. The scale again is stuck and once again I am wondering if I am doing okay. This is the second time it has happened, and both times I start thinking that this will not work for me and that I won't lose the weight. I went back to work last Thursday and am exhausted - getting used to being at a desk all day again; but I get most of my fluids in every day, my vitamins and protein and make good food choices. I get between 600 and 800 calories a day, and I'm trying to increase that a little, my dr. said between 800 and 1100 a day which just seems to high to me. Does my weight loss seem okay? Are you all getting in more than 800 calories a day? I read a lot of posts, and I don't want to whine, but I guess I just need reassurance. Thanks to anyone who can respond. Sylvia

It sounds like you're doing everything exactly as the doctor ordered and are right on target. My experiences have been right on par with yours. Keep up the great work, you're on the losing side with great things ahead! ~Tiffany

Thank you Tiffany - It feels good to hear that. Sylvia

It sounds to me like you're doing perfectly. I've lost about the same as you and we had surgery on the same day. Just keep on keepin' on! My average calories a day is around 700-800. Chele

Wow, see? That's at least 3 of us that are doing about the same. That is so encouraging to hear. And thanks for the calorie info - I've been worrying that mine wasn't enough, but it's just so hard to eat more when you don't really want to - kindof contradictory to everything in my past life! Sylvia

Sylvia, I had surgery the same day and have lost 30 lbs. as of Monday. I get in about 700-800 calories a day. I think you're right on track. Remember that it's normal for the scale not to move for a couple days or so. Do you weigh yourself everyday? I make sure I only weigh myself on Mondays so that I won't be disappointed on a daily basis! Keep up the good work, you're doing fantastic! April

Your calories seem fine, but how many grams of protein are you getting? I know that some doc's are more lienent with this, and it really does seem to matter. The higher the better... mine wants me to get a MINIMUM of 70 and IDEALLY closer to 100g a day. I was getting about 50 and stalled for an entire month. Just a thought... if that is not it, then time is your only answer - which, I know, is NOT fun to wait... but this is just your body adjusting.

I usually have one protein shake a day. Most days it is 1 Scoop of Nectar Fuzzy Navel (its more like juice then a shake). Other then that, I eat 3 protein rich meals a day and I usually get in about 80g depending on what I choose to eat for the day. Lots of lean meats (chicken, turkey) and I eat a considerable amount of lean dairy (low/no fat cheeses, carb yogurts or milk). At first it was REALLY diffucult for me to get in that much, but my nut basically told me if I wasn't getting in more then 70 that I would stall frequently and for long periods of time. So I tried really hard for almost 2 weeks and now its is much eaiser to get it all in.

My doc says 10lbs a month is what he likes to see us loose. I am a 1/4 date and have lost 30 lbs. 20 the first month and 10 the second, right no target for my dr.