Hi everyone.  So...I am about 7 1/2 months out.  My heaviest weight was 279lbs, and my current weight is 167lbs.  My goal is 135-145 by April 15/16.  So... I still have 22-32 lbs to lose.  I have been exercising daily, taking all of my vitamins, drinking between 1.5 and 2 Liters of water a day, and following the plan my center gave me. This plan includes 3 meals, plus 3 snacks if I am hungry or need it. The meals are supposed to include 3 oz protein, veggies, and 1/4 cup healthy starch or fruit if I still have room (which is about 50% of the time).  Snacks are supposed to be protein based.  I get more than 80g of protein daily, and between 500-900 calories. I usually dont get snacks in... maybe 1.  Recently (the last couple of weeks), I have stopped losing weight.  I have changed the type and frequency of my exercise with no change in weight.  I have tried measuring changes by the way my clothing fits, and that hasnt changed either.  Ugh.  I dont want to be done losing yet.  I still have a lot of weight to lose to be in the normal BMI.  So I did some reading.  It sounds like a lot of successful weight loss happens for people when the have very low carb in their diets.  I thought I would try that out and see if it helps.  I am wondering what peoples experience has been with this?  How many carbs is considered low enough?  What is this whole net carb thing and do you use that when calculating total daily carbs?  Do you find that you are dizzy and light headed (i have been the last few days since doing low carb) and what can be done about it?  If I do this, can I start incorporating in healthy carbs once my weight is normal without gaining?  My center seems to think carbs are important, but I have heard so many different opinions about this as a long term lifestyle change.  I just want to start losing again... What are your daily nutritional goals for calories, protein, sugar, fats, and carbs? Any advice to kick start my metabolism and start losing again.  I have seen so many successful people on here... I am hoping you can share your secrets.  Also, a friend suggested I might like to try these as a treat someday.  What does everyone think about these numbers?  Are the carbs really as high as they look or are they lower in net carbs???  How would you count this if you were going to have it as a treat?  Is it an okay choice?

Chatilas Bakery Sugar Free Donut

Serving Size: 3 oz Amount Per Serving

• Calories110.0
• Total Fat3.5 g
• Saturated Fat0.4 g
• Polyunsaturated Fat0.0 g
• Monounsaturated Fat0.0 g
• Cholesterol0.0 mg
• Sodium20.0 mg
• Potassium280.0 mg
• Total Carbohydrate23.0 g
• Dietary Fiber6.0 g
• Sugars0.0 g
• Protein8.0 g

Do you still have your GB? 

for me - first came nausea.. then pain.. once the pain came - my BG was taken out and I was able to eat more foods.

 

I just saw as as for those.  Interesting option.  It's hard to swallow and have space in my stomach for all of the pills. Lol. Once I get my labs back, I will figure out what I need. 

Thanks for for the reply.  Good info!

I am 5 months out from revision to RNY. I am in a slump with my diet. I am OK in the morning for breakfast, then I cant seem to eat anything for the rest of the day. Whatever I eat and even drinking water, my mouth waters, I feel nausious. I have exhausted my repertoire of fish and chicken and egg dishes. By 10:00 in the evening, I just have to vomit anything still in my stomach. Even tea is not going down easily. I am lactose intolerant and most protein powders make me gag. No flavour crystals, will not stay down. Its like my pouch is sensitive to everything yet breakfasts are fine. Got any ideas...its been a weak now and I am not looking very healthy. Blood work only shows a little low on iron and vitamin D.

I'm am a roux en-y post-oper of 9 years.  I've been very successful at keeping my weight at/near my goal weight.  My recent struggle has been with vitamins.  I struggle to take them on a daily basis since I take a few other rx meds for stomach and depression issues (the combo creates nausea, vomiting).  I've never had a deficiency problem until recently, so of course, I'm concerned.  And of crouse, expense is an issue so I'm looking for a variety of brands/products.