Question:
Ok, I really need honest feedback. I know that everyone is different, however, I am
really concerned that I have only lost 25 lbs thus far. Lap October 3, 2002. I started out at 270 and now weigh 245. I can pretty much eat anything except bread and potatoes. i eat at least 1/3 of what I used to eat. Why am I not loosing weight faster???? Thanks — darlene B. (posted on November 19, 2002)
November 19, 2002
I am NOT preaching,...but just because we CAN eat anything, does not mean
that we should. I believe that we all (regardless if surgery type) need to
adhere to the 75% protein rule and drink lots of water. Take 3 bites of
protien to 1 bite of anything else on your plate-. Try to focus onhigh
protein, low fat choices.
— ~~Stacie~~
November 19, 2002
Have you kept a food diary and taken it to your nutronist? How much
ecercise are you getting?
— bob-haller
November 19, 2002
you don't put much in your profile so I don't know if you are a
"light-weight" or not - lite-weights tend to lose much slower
than their heavier counter-parts. Also I agree with previous posters about
avoiding the worse foods (anything high in sugar, starch or trigger foods -
trigger foods are some sugar-free items that cause you to crave carby
foods). Good luck!
— [Deactivated Member]
November 19, 2002
Im not 'concerned' with the amout of weight loss you have had. Considering
you, yourself posted.. I can eat anything, but just 1/3 of the amount I use
to before. The weight loss sounds 'normal'. WHAT I would be considered
with is 'I CAN EAT 1/3'. As a new RNY you shouldnt be up to 1/3 of your
normal intate. I was concerned about the amount of food my body could
take, since I seemed different from my other WLS peers - COME to find out -
I was. I have no pouch function, and IF THAT is your problem, YOU will have
to have it corrected (unlikely unless you find a fobi surgergon) or start
seriously dieting to continue loosing weight. YOU will loose regardless of
'how' much you eat - for a while .. but eventually that too will stop.
I would check immediately with my surgeon and find out 1) what size did he
make 'me'. and; if necessary have an upper GI test done to check pouch
function.
— star .
November 19, 2002
THANK YOU!!!! I LOVE THAT YOU ASKED THIS QUESTION!! I am right there with
you. I think I started out (after losing a little before surgery) at around
275 and I dare say that I'm not below 250 (though I refused to get on the
scale--however I can tell in my clothing and face). My surgery was on
OCTOBER 1st--Lap RNY. I have recently (yesterday) purchased some protein
shakes, thinking that I'll focus on upping my protein and lowering my carbs
even more and jump starting my metabolism by exercising more. I'm drinking
all my water..and am currently exercising. PLEASE don't give up...and just
focus on doing what everyone here mentioned. Water, protein and
exercise...we're gonna get through this! I just figured that I'm on a
wicked plateau and that YES, THIS SURGERY W I L L WORK FOR EVEN ME (and
for you too!)!!!!!! Please feel free to email me if you'd like to support
each other...I'm all for it!
— Karen K.
November 19, 2002
I'm 16 months post op and could have written what you've written. I was a
"lightweight" (I guess, at 282, teh) I could and did eat more
than my peers. I lost what at the time seemed slowly. My main goal became
to *not stretch my pouch*. Some days I push it(still), but generally keep
my portions smaller than I literally can eat. By three months post op I
could easily eat a shortie hoagie (4" Sub) from Wawa (local
convenience store). Even now, at 16 months post op, that's all I'd eat, and
maybe an ounce of fat free chips, and I'm content. I had to ask at a
support group why they were eating only half of a banana...I couldn't
understand, I could eat a whole one. When I was told it was because that
was what they were *told* to do that a light bulb went off in my head. I do
pretty good with controlling my portions and making better food choices
(low fat vs. regular, etc) however, I still have problems with
"mindless munching". I use a food journal to keep track of what I
eat and try to plan my whole days menu a day before. Right now you're
having the early post op lack of confidence, but you will be amazed at how
as you realize your "plan of attack" on this new journey just how
the weight will come off. I now weight 142 (goal #1 is 132 goal #2 is
125...lol). I am still loosing, yet very slow. I do exercise 4-5 days a
week for about a 1/2 hr on the treadmill). Hope some of my ramblings here
are helpful. Best wishes! -Kim open RNY 7/17/01 -140
— KimBo36
November 19, 2002
Try following this checklist to troubleshoot: (1) Have you discussed your
loss with your surgeon? If so what did he say? (2) Are you keeping a food
diary of every bite that goes in your mouth? My surgeon said I should
probably average 800 calories per day and most of that should be protein
and no more than 20 grams of fat. He recommends 50-60 grams of protein per
day minimum. (3) Are you getting a minimum of 64 oz. of water per day?
(4) Are you exercising daily? (5) Are you taking your vitamins
(multivitamins, B-12, A&D at a minimum)
At least those are questions that will help you start answering your
question. In the end, sometimes, some people lose more slowly. I know
every time I get stuck if I increase my protein and water, it seems to
start my loss again.
— Cathy S.
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