newtrish2018

I certainly sympathize with you and your struggles. When I had my first dietician appointment post op I was told that I hadn't lost enough and needed to cut back to between 300 and 400 calories. It was quite depressing. However, my bariatician said I was doing fine, as did my surgeon this week. They both told me to expect to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week. To me that doesn't seem fast enough and that I lost at a quicker pace before the surgery. My surgeon told me that I can do 500 to 600 calories per day and to make sure I get at least 50 g of protein. That is what I aim for right now until I am told otherwise. It isn't easy because I get cravings all the time. Sugar free jello helps, as do almonds. Be happy and proud with what you have accomplished. WLS is hard work and you are doing it!

Did the doctor make any suggestions about what might help you? I had my surgery a few weeks after you and was told by my doctor to stay between 500-600 calories. Perhaps you are eating a bit too much. Your food sounds delicious, but I wonder if the cream soup and pasta might be a factor. From what I read in my instructions, pasta should be avoided. I would urge you to call your dietician if you haven't already to get his/her suggestions.