erinb2094

So I went to the Dr for my 12 month check up, & after talking to him, he seemed to be discouraged. It was like he was giving up on me. I have lost 10 lbs in a little over a month, but it doesn't seem to matter. He didn't even come back in the room to talk to me, he just sent the nurse in. For those of you who are a year out or more, how did you continue to lose weight?
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I feel like I'm eating too much since I'm not losing weight. But I feel like I have been eating a lot & that's why, so now I modified my diet but still feeling frustrated

Thank you everyone for the advice!
The 'protein shakes' that I'm making are just the Unjury or bariatric Protein Powder with milk. I drink a little over a cup. Roughly 1 cup & 2 Tbs.
The Protein bars are from Kind & Healthy....something...I can't remember the brand.
Someone else on here suggested much of the same though, to cut out ANYTHING that isn't a dense protein source. So I will try that next!
As far as Condiments go, I don't really use anything but pure spices, not even the mixes because sometimes they have sugar added.
I am on a gluten free & bland diet for stomach problems, so most of what I can have is somewhat limited. meats like pork & beef really mess with my stomach, which I know is so ridiculous!
Again, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND COMMENTS!!!!

Hi Erin!
Wishing you all the best on your journey. I was also diagnosed with PCOS. I had the sleeve about a year and a half ago and was able to lose around 140 pounds, slowly. Unfortunately, I have found that my body is quite different and so my calories needs are much lower to lose. So, on average, I aim for about 800 calories a day, with at least 70 grams of Protein. I work out about 6 hours a week, running and swimming. This has helped me steadily lose about 1.5 pounds a week. I have friends eating 1500 and losing much more than me, but with PCOS the struggle is REAL. The sad fact is, we just don't lose like everyone else. I'm here if you have any other specific questions. You can do it!
Best,
Carrie

I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who has written. I think that we are all different & body chemistry can be different for all of us. I myself have been struggling with my weight since I was 11. I was diagnosed with PCOS at 13. I have had so many problems with my digestive system and weight ever since.
I went this route after recovering from a 10 year eating disorder & I continue to struggle with my own demons but I never want to go back there. This needs to work for me. I can't go back to an eating disorder or being the way I was.
I needed this support & I cannot tell you how much I appreciate everyone who commented! Thank you all so much!

How is your Water intake? What type of workouts are you doing?


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@erinb2094 You got this! Good luck!

Don't count tuna or chicken salad as Protein just because there is added fat? That's nuts. Count it as protein and fat. Best if you make it yourself so you can measure the ingredients.

I eat Keto so the fat in chicken salad is great for me. It helps with my Protein and fat macros. I don't really eat it anymore because it offers no restriction, but that is a different topic.
Not all of us follow the same kind of post-op diets but I think that we can all agree that real food is better than artifical processed foods.

Thank you everyone for the advice!
The 'protein shakes' that I'm making are just the Unjury or bariatric Protein Powder with milk. I drink a little over a cup. Roughly 1 cup & 2 Tbs.
The Protein bars are from Kind & Healthy....something...I can't remember the brand.
Someone else on here suggested much of the same though, to cut out ANYTHING that isn't a dense protein source. So I will try that next!
As far as Condiments go, I don't really use anything but pure spices, not even the mixes because sometimes they have sugar added.
I am on a gluten free & bland diet for stomach problems, so most of what I can have is somewhat limited. meats like pork & beef really mess with my stomach, which I know is so ridiculous!
Again, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND COMMENTS!!!!

Oh yes, & i forgot, I do measure out my food, but my logs have been spotty lately, so I will work on that too! THANKS AGAIN!!!!

Respectfully, I disagree. I have at least one a day on weekdays. Sometimes two. As long as they are from a reputable brand they are a safe and reliable source of protein. That being said, I use them because my protein goals are well above 100 grams a day because of weightlifting. I need that supplementation. The OP however is only jogging. She should be fine with the 60-80 gram range.
To the OP, you mention toast, salad, and veggies. I would say that you should cut back on those and focus on the dense Proteins first. Once you hit your daily goal, reward yourself with the veggies and salad. But don't make it a nutritionally devoid salad like iceberg lettuce. Get dark green leafy veggies like kale, spinach, arugula, and cabbage. Don't count chicken salad or tuna salad as a protein source if you use mayo. It just becomes a fat source.
Lastly, if you are not logging your food you should try it out so that you can get an idea of how much you are actually consuming versus what you think you are eating.

You still didn't post your calories, Protein, or carbs. Those number matter.
Give up the toast. Give up Peanut Butter. It is calorie dense with not enough nutritional value to justify it.
The Protein Bars and shakes are giving you too many carbs probably. Protein bars are a really fake food. They are made with so many chemicals, that alone might be your stall right there. I try to have no more than 2 a week and only in an emergency.
Give up the protein bars and the shakes.
Have dense protein for Snacks. Steak, chicken, pork chops cut into strips.
Do you weigh and measure all of your food? Everything even Condiments?
If you aren't weighing your food and tracking it, you are just guessing.

What do you eat exactly?
Calories?
Carbs?
Protein?

Are you losing inches? Clothes fitting better? Are you working out, cardio, weights? The big question is....ARE YOU EATING ENOUGH?

I would recommend switching over from all the shakes and bars to real food. eggs and meat, veggies, and a little fruit.< br>
Make sure you are eating at least 1000-1200cals.

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Yes for me I have to skip the carbs. I stay below 30g of carbs a day. Good luck!