GradyCat

Good Friday Blessings.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to track calories, protein, exercise, water, etc.

Way to go!

I'm in the same boat right now at 4 months. I think it's a stall. If I eat 600 calories I maintain but if I eat 900 calories I gain. How crazy is that?

You're not really restricted to what foods you can eat, but a sensible diet plan is suggested where you avoid fats, sugar, and starches and concentrate on getting in 60 g of protein each day. Imagine a plate and fill it with 1/2 protein, 1/4 veggies and 1/4 grains/starches. You eat the protein first. If you're full, stop eating. If you're not full, move on to the veggies. Same thing, if you're full, stop eating. Always eat protein first.

You're at the Week 4 stall. It's very common for everyone to hit a stall at that point. The fact that you've lost inches is great. Stay off the scale for a couple of weeks and it'll start moving downward again.

Who’s your insurance company? Humana Medicare Advantage plan.

I had a ton of nausea and spitting up foam on the first day post-op, but by day 2 it was all just fine. I never had any pain or blood.

I had no problems getting in my proteins and water post-op. I too have seen some people here say they had trouble getting in more than a couple of tablespoons, but I haven't had that trouble. I'm getting 600-800 calories/day now at 4 months post-op and have lost 50 pounds total.

It's common to stall at Week 4, so don't fret it. My soft food phase was cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, soups, sugar-free pudding, sugar-free popsicles.

Have you experimented with different protein drinks? I use GNC 25 Leak Shake, chocolate flavor, pre-made and it's wonderful.

No. I've never eaten melba toast and I'm avoiding carbs like crackers and bread

I'm 53 and didn't have to have 6 months of weight loss management either. I just had to have the 40 BMI.

Yeah, they won't let you sip water or anything until after your leak test. How's the nausea? Congrats on your surgery and good luck on your weight loss journey.

It'll be okay. Just try to follow your doctor's recommended post-op diet plan of 60 g of protein each day, 64 oz of water each day. You're human. It's okay.

That's great news! Congrats.

Protein's not gonna hurt you. The main point is to shrink your liver, which you're doing on low-cal and low-fat diet pre-op.

I had a smooth sleeve surgery experience. No complications, no pain, no problems with constipation or swallowing, it's been a pleasure.

You need to talk to the behavioral therapist at your surgeon's office because it sounds like you have an eating disorder. You went through all of this surgery to have a happier healthier lifestyle, so you need to follow the program. Please take care.

That's great, congrats!

I'm 54 and just had surgery 4 months ago and I'm in my second stall already and have only lost 35 pounds so far post -op, but I have faith that it will continue if I just keep doing what I'm doing.

I was a little tired for about two weeks post-op I think

I'll have to pay more attention. I'm not "hungry" in the mornings but I drink a protein shake each morning when I wake up out of habit

Would it work to go back to the basics of eating 600-800 calories/day, getting in 60 g of protein, 64 oz of water? Maybe two week liquid diet to get started?

1. I had no problem swallowing pills post-op. Been taking them since discharge from hospital. 2. H-pylori test, blood tests, EKG, and chest xray 3. Eating small meals multiple times a day, resisting the junk food of the other family members, resisting peer pressure to eat, learning to listen to your stomach and otherwise living a normal active lifestyle