MissDixie

I'm a little over a year out. I always bounced up and down within a 5 lb. range. Before dropping a couple more pounds. I've tracked my weight on MFP from the start. There is definitely a pattern related to my cycle.

Hi Miss Dixie
I'm 5 week out and this past week I've been jumping between 208 and 210. It's frustrating but the cause of my problem was not drinking enough Water. So Wednesday- Friday I got all 64 oz each day and the scale moved to 205. Sometimes it just the simplest thing that need a little reset. The worst thing I've done so far was eat 6 cheetos...had a craving...satisfied the craving and back on track. We all slip up every now again we're human.


Show someone a little kindness each day~Miss Tee

I think this is probably the cause of your bounce. Also, stalls are just part of the game.
Keep working on it, you'll get there!
Patience is hard when the scale isn't moving...but if you're consistent...things will move in the right direction.
Good luck!

My plan does not personally require super low carb and I don't count fat at all. I avoid low-fat products at the encouragement of my NUT because she said fat is good for body functions and with my intake being so low fat wasn't a big concern. I didn't count carbs until I began soft solids and prior to 6 months I was below 50 grams a day and now post 6 months I keep my carbs between 50-100 grams.

Give yourself a list of staple Protein foods and if you have a rough idea of those things then you won't even need to stress and count carbs and sugars.

Keep it as unprocessed as possible.
Keep cheeses, deli meats, Beans, chicken, steak, shrimp, Jerky, Pork rinds etc on hand, some of your fav veggies, greek yogurt, approved Protein Shakes. Then get creative with your meal prep.

This might be a dumb question but do I need to drink my protien shake spread out or can I drink it within an hour? I just want to make sure it's getting absorbed and all that.

Looks like you're closing in on two weeks post-surgery. Depending a little on what your doctor says about the volume of Fluid you should be consuming per hour....I think you're fine to drink a shake in an hour as far as absorption goes. Just make sure your tummy can handle that many ounces in one hour without giving you problems.

100% whey Protein isolate tends to be really expensive regardless of the manufacturer. I like Unjury, and I also like Syntrax Nectar products, which are also pricey. Protein blends are cheaper, but we were told to stick with 100% whey isolate the first few weeks or months because it's the most easily absorbed type of protein, and early on you're getting most of your protein from shakes. Later on you can switch to blends or dump the shakes altogether. So yes - they're expensive, but also, you're eating a lot less food, so it's kind of a wash. And you won't be drinking shakes forever, either...

I used Muscle Milk Light (Vanilla Creme) Protein Shake powder blended with Water and a half a banana. I would buy it over the internet on Amazon to minimize costs.

It’s new so that is why it seems so overwhelming. You’re not eating real food, so just concentrate on your Protein Drinks and your Water. No carbs to worry about now. Eventually you will get to puréed or easy foods, worry then. Just keep up with your Protein and walking and resting. Have water ever chance you can, but I never got the required oz in, still never have, and water is my favorite drink. I do the best I can.

If you picked Protein powders that are less than 4g of sugar per serving, and you're not consuming liquids with calories (sugars) in them, don't fight that battle yet. Take your Vitamins, drink your water/fluids, drink your protein drinks.
My program allows thinned down yogurt from the start. Don't use yogurt that has crap in it or use that low carb one (hate the texture of it). I just use my HEB Greek yogurt and thin it down with Fairlife zero fat milk.

I would just worry about Protein, Water and Vitamins. That is it. In a few weeks, you can decide whether you want to go low carb, low fat, etc.
I would suggest that you update your profile to show that you are in fact post-op, and maybe add in your stats. It will help others to see where you are just in case you have need for help in the future.
Congratulations on getting through the 1st major milestone in this process, and I wish you the best in the next phase of your journey.

#1....getting enough fluids! Biggest reason for emergency room visits post surgery = dehydration. Get your fluids in.
#2....protein goal. This protects your heart and muscles from wasting.
This is enough to worry about for the first week.
Second week...start working on getting more calories in each day.
#3....stay active. Get up and walk a couple of times every hour:)

When I was sleeved, I had a week by week plan until I was fully on solid foods. Did your surgical office provide this for you?