Updates and Plateaus

Just spent the past two weeks plateauing for the first time. I didn't gain, thank heavens, but my weight loss slowed waaaaaay down. After averaging 5 lbs a week for several weeks, I only lost 2 lbs in 2 weeks. I really had to work at not letting myself get discouraged or panicked. This week I'm showing a week's weight loss of 3.25 lbs so I guess the plateau is finally moving on.

I continue to have some lingering tummy problems so my diet is pretty much limited to cheese and Kroger Carbmaster yogurt for my protein. According to the doctor's timeline I should be able to eat meats and soft veggies/fruits now. Not! Meats, and now all of a sudden eggs, are very tricky. No matter how moist and tender they are I tend to throw them right back up. As for veggies I've only tried canned green beans and carrots so far with no problem. I'm not supposed to be eating starches of any kind but I confess I have been eating strained cream of potato soup diluted with skim milk on occasion because it feels so comforting on my tummy. I can also eat applesauce and different kinds of melon. I tried canned pears and though I didn't throw them back up it was definitely touch and go for a while. Part of the reason I got so discouraged while on the plateau was because I was eating from such a small diet with little to show for it.

I also continue to have problems eating slowly. I've tried everything to slow myself down with little success. Everything I'm eating is basically already mush so there's very little chewing necessary. I strongly suspect that at least part of my not being able to keep some foods down is linked to this particular problem. I'll continue to try, though, because I HAVE to!

I think the hardest thing about my life after surgery is worrying over whether I'm "normal" or not. I've come to depend upon the experiences shared by others here on OH to gauge how I'm doing. The surgeon's nurse keeps telling me that everyone is different but I'm the type of person who needs to be reassured that I'm not THAT different!

Hope everyone is enjoying a good night wherever you are!

Rebecca

 well as for eating slower!!! my surgeon and nut. said to use baby spoons are you using them??? 

Hi Rebecca - well said about being "normal". I feel the same way! After being reassured on OH and reading others' posts, I'm really comforted. Love this forum!

I'm sorry you are having issues with the more solid foods.  I put the scales away because I'm such a slow loser.  I got them out yesterday and was so happy to see wt loss and then put them away.  I'll wait at least two wks before looking again.  It was a challenge but I finally quit wanting to weigh more often.  I've found a peaceful place.  I eat as I'm suppose to and just go about my daily life.  I haven't had to buy new clothes but what I have fits so much better.  I figure with another 10 pounds the pants will no longer fit. 

Hi Rebecca, I'm 3 months out and I could have written the exact same post. I have lost 1 pound in over a week and it can be very discouraging.  In fact I put my scale back in the closet yesterday morning trying to give me some peace of mind. I still struggle with eating slower and have learned to take 2 bites and push the plate away for a few minutes, then go back to it. It does help some and I even have trouble with water. If I take a normal drink instead of sip I go into dry heaves as well. It's funny I crave being able to take a big swig of ice cold water, but I know that would do me in.

Hoping the stall ends soon.
Nancy