Question:
5 weeks post-op and having trouble loosing weight or am I?
I have lost about 15lbs now and I have been verry compliant to taking all my vit & sup, also up to 60g of protine, I was back to work after 3 weeks and I feel great no pain or any thing abnormal to talk about, eating is a whole new learning experiance but even them I feel I am doing well with that. Is it normal to loose that amount? It seems like such a little amount am I doing some thing wrong I am walking about 30min daily, I try not to get frustrated I have lost over 75lbs since begining my journey and promissed my self never to weigh in at that old # again. HELP? — elizabethgc (posted on December 9, 2008)
December 9, 2008
If you are unhappy with your weight loss to date (and that is an entirely
personal matter), and you have been compliant, you might want to consider
increasing your daily protein intake to at least 80 grams and trying
decrease your carb consumption to less than 25 grams per day. That would
boost your weight loss. Just remember that part of the goal of our
journeys is not just to arrive at a particular weight as quickly as
possible but to develop healthier eating habits that we can sustain for
life-- you seem to be mastering all the important life changes that will
promote your long term health, so try to focus on your many successes.
— SteveColarossi
December 9, 2008
I think you're doing fine, and there is probably water weight still
dissipating from the surgery and IV Drip. I think the other Post from Steve
Colarassi was right on target; increase proteins and decrease carbs as much
as possible...
— Gina S.
December 9, 2008
I think your doing great unfortunatly we want results fast, and take it
from me that does'nt happen. But It does come off rest assure. We have
the notion that this is a quick fix and in reality, we still have to work
for results.... we need to remember that, or at least thats what i say to
myself ever single day sometimes hundreds of times a day.
— barbie66
December 9, 2008
Stay on the plan. I chose to not weigh myself. I waited for doctor
appointments to get the official weight with their scales. That way I
didn't obsess on my weight. It's all in the head after surgery. Follow
the nutrition plan and eat sugar free popsicles.
— jeffkopp
December 9, 2008
I had a RNY on Oct 27th and was haveing the same concerns as you, (I even
posted just about the same question as yours a few weeks ago) I was totally
freaking out when my weight loss stopped because I was doing everything the
Doctors told me and the weight loss just stopped! I went back on protein
drinks only in the morning (until after noon) with water or crystal light
in between. Then I have a high protein afternoon snack, high protein
dinner and high protein evening snack (each 3-4 hours apart). I also keep a
no calorie drink with me at all times and sip constantly. The weight
started comming off again. I am up to 34lbs lost as of today!
— Pittysmama
December 12, 2008
I can identify with you totally!!!! I am 16 days out and a couple of days
ago I began the soft foods. I am losing at most a quarter a pound a day.
I think that in addition to our bodies being pumped full of fluids that our
metabolism must have slowed to a snails pace. Maybe as time goes on our
bodier will adjust, but I think my body is going into "survivor"
mode and is holding onto every calorie I am putting into it.....which isn't
much!!! I guess we just have to hang in and hang on!!! Good luck!!!
— jeanne_wise
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