Frustrated Slow Weight Loss

Everyone,

I am 7 weeks out, I have lost around 31 pounds since surgery, per the surgeon I am a few pounds then normal and my weight loss have slowed down.

I was told to eat more calories, which now I have increased my calories to at least 800 calories a day to almost 900 calories.

My excersise person, stated if I did not increase my calories I had to stop excersing - so I have been really pushing myself to eat HIGH calorie foods, and drinks. - WHICH is REALLY frustrating for me. Because I had made it in my MIND never TO EAT THESE TYPES OF FOODS> 

I have spoken to an excersise specialist outside my surgeon office. He stated that my metabolism is REALLY slow.

What can I do to increase it? 

Is really increasing my calories really help? 

Has anyone else felt this frustration about slow weight loss. I guess I had it in my mind that once I had the surgery this weight would just MELT and it has not.

If I excersise I get so fatigue- that I sleep the next day, it's SO frustrating for me.

Seems I am battling the same problems I had before the surgery.

I have posted this on the vSG forum- I was told people with HIGHER BMI loose weight faster?

What do you mean that you are eating high calorie foods and drinks?  Except for protein drinks your calories should come from mostly foods, not drinks.  Exercising itself will increase your metabolism, even when you are not actively exercising.  Follow your instructions about increasing your calories, just make sure you are clear on just how they want you to do that.  Your doctor said you were a couple pounds behind.  Someone has to be a little slower and some a little faster.  It's OK, really.  I lost slow and I did great overall.  Don't let the surgeon or the trainer discourage you.  You are still doing great.  Keep it up!  Loris

Hi...I am a DSer...at 7 weeks out it sounds like to me that you are doing very good.  We all slow down from time to time but it is only temporary...usually only lasts a few weeks or so and then we will lose again.  Dont get frustrated and congratulations on your choice to make a change for the rest of your life.....

PS, you are averaging almost 4 pounds a week, over 15 pounds a months.  I averaged 11 pounds a month.  The weight is melting off.  Please try to go with the flow.  Enjoy your journey.  Hugs, Loris

Your body is also catching up from major surgery and you go through mini-stalls with surgery.  I had one around month 3, month 6, months 8-10!

This surgery is about learning how to eat healthy.  Adding high calorie foods is not the way to reach your protein goals.  I am an RNY and I know I was only eating 500-600 calories a day at 2 months out and I work out 5 days a week since 6 weeks out.

Your body needs fuel to run.  Calories are fuel.  It will take from for fat stores for a short while if you are in a calorie deficit, but will shut down and go into starvation mode after just a short time. 

But if you are told to increase your calories, find a way to do that healthfully.  Just be careful in your food choices.

You can add high-calorie foods without necessarily adding junk. Think natural nut butters (I LOVE cashew butter!), avocado, whole grains, cold water fish like salmon, cooking with healthy oils (olive oil, macadmia nut oil), etc.

Funny, I am had an rny 7 weeks ago and I have lost 31lbs since surgery. Sound familiar? I lost 20 pre-op so, I like to think of it as 51 lbs. My surgeon said to make sure I eat and drink all the protein I can get and to drink your water. He told me not to worry about calories right now. Just follow the diet I was given. It is sooo frustrating to know that I could lose weight at a faster rate before surgery than I can now.
Anyway, I feel your frustration. But, I do agree with the person that said that you can up your calories without adding high calorie foods that do you no good.