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Only 35lbs lost in 3months - feeling discouraged
avatarkorraa posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey there everyone, I'm currently about 3 months post op VSG and I had my surgery on September 19th. My highest weight ever was 310 pounds about 3 years ago. I started my pre-op liquid Optifast diet at 285 pounds and was on it for 3 weeks, got down to 265 on the day of surgery, and I'm now 230 pounds 3 months out. So I've only lost 35 pounds since my actual surgery. I'm feeling quite discouraged because I feel this is a very slow loss for someone 3 months out. With regards to my eating habits, I weigh absolutely all of my food and am consistently getting between 60-80grams of Protein and anywhere from 600-850 calories a day. I can eat a little bit more than I could a few weeks ago, and I can get in about 3oz of lean protein in one sitting. However I can eat about 5-6oz of food spread out over a few hours. So sometimes I'll weigh out 4oz of meat and 1-2 oz of veggies with some cheese or hummus and eat that over 3-4hours to make sure I'm getting in enough protein in a day. I do this because I'm trying to get all my protein from food and not have to rely on Protein shakes or bars anymore. Occasionally I will have a Protein Bar occasionally and I usually add protein granola to my yogurt. Some things that I eat on a regular basis are greek yogurt, hummus, cheddar cheese, almonds, beef Jerky, chicken, beef, eggs occasionally, and vegetables like broccoli or brussel sprouts. When it comes to Water I'm getting in about 1 - 1.5 liters a day. Also, here is my fitnesspal where I've been logging everything I've been eating everyday for the past 2.5 months since I started pureed foods: scale Any support would be great, thank you! -
High protein meal/snack ideas, Hair loss, overeating
Erin18 replied to Erin18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I like the snack box idea! I could totally see my own version of those P3 snack things. Minus the ham/turkey. The taste of ham and turkey lunch meat just tastes gross to me right now. So nuts, fruit and cheese or nuts veggies and cheese. Or instead of cheese, add Hummus or the Greek yogurt ranch dip we can make. It's still hard for me to eat the right things since it's not readily available so yes, I need to write down the meals I want to make and go grocery shopping. I drink more water than I have been, but still not enough. Nowhere near my protein goal either. I am thinking about keeping my carbs lower as well, but more than 60, maybe 100? I'm definitely having a great experience with this, no regrets at all. My weight has been going down and that's awesome to me 🙂 -
I didn't have a puree phase, but I ate (and still eat) a lot of geek yogurt, cottage cheese, tuna, refried Beans, chili, Protein pudding, etc. Everything tastes better with melted cheese on top (except maybe the Greek yogurt). A lot of folks like The World According to Eggface's ricotta bake. It wasn't one of my favorites. What does your NUT suggest?
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Absorbing the change: 2 weeks post op....The journey begins
hopingtolose2013 replied to daadelishopeful's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Lawd! I have always been obsessed with a scale. ..to the oz! I know I shouldn't but I weigh twice daily. It's been my way of life for twenty years! I.am.sick.obsessed! At least I own it! I'm too bruised to wear anything but big dresses! Hope that changes! My belly hit the purple swollen sore stage today! I feel better about food today. I am having trouble understanding the diet. I mean I don't get y u can eat cream soups and yogurt but not fresh juiced fruit or eggs. Makes no sense to me but I'm doin it. -
Worried I don't/Won't have restiction
Bndtoslv posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am a revision patient. I was sleeved 2 weeks ago. I don't feel hungry, have been measuring my food and have lost a lot in the past 2 weeks. Maybe 16lbs? Anyway I am so worried because I hear of people only being able to get down 1-2 ozs at this point. I can eat 3-4 oz of purees no problem. I haven't felt pain or anything with eating - only a once or twice a twinge or something. Once or twice a bit of nausea from eating. I am on purees and I have eaten baked ricotta, yogurt, egg salad, refried Beans and even soft mashed fish. Is it because I am on purees that I don't feel much more than a lack of desire to eat? -
what kinds of things are you eating? ARe you drinking water? I am going to be 4 weeks post op this Thursday and I have lost total 26 lbs. 7 of that was pre op though. Today I had greek yogurt and a half of a banana for bfast cottage cheese and a little bit of Trader Joes brand Vegetarian Chili for lunch Dinner was about a 1/4 baked potato with butter and cheddar cheese I had a yogurt for a snack right now.
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I was told to crush my pills (I take 2) and they crushed one for me in the hospital and put it in Water.... and it was horrible. Now I put them in yogurt or pudding and let them soften and then swallow it like a little bite. It works but my pills are tiny.
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Most of my meds I was able to do liquid form (check with your pharmacy) but the ones I couldn't do liquid I had to open up and take them with yogurt. It was not fun. It doesn't last very long though. Pretty soon I was able to take them whole again.
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Here are a few ideas: Fresh Fruit salad or Fruit Kabobs with a Yogurt Cream cheese Dip Veggie Tray with Low Fat Dip Assorted Cheese and meat Tray Steamed Asparagus Spears Wrapped with Low Fat Boiled Ham Flat Bread Wraps With Shredded Veggies, Lowfat meats, and LF Cr. Cheese Devilled eggs made with lowfat mayo and herbs Antipasto Salad with Assorted Veggies Small Cream Puff Shells filled with chicken or tuna salad or for dessert low fat low sugar pudding with fresh strawberries I guess that is all I can think of for now. Have a great time at your party but don't forget to pace yourself so you won't get too tired.
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I'm not allowed to eat applesauce until the third week post op. I tried to put it in yogurt but just couldn't get it down. I made the mistake of just trying to swallow them last night. Big mistake. I think one got stuck and I've got some pain and discomfort. I don't know how some of you did it with just swallowing them whole. I'm not going to take anything until I talk to the office tomorrow.
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Happy mothers day to all the sleeve mommy's and even the daddies who have to fill both roles. I am a bit upset this year as my husband has decided that he will not join us for any mothers day things so I now need to visit my mom and HIS mom alone with the kiddos and hopefully get a lil break in there myself but I well right? So the real question now that I vented is this... Can I have a taste or 2 of Greek frozen yogurt as the yogo factory just opened in my town and my oldest wants to treat me to that(using my money of course) ?
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As long as you aren't on the liquid diet phase I don't see why not. As a matter of fact I am just a bit over one month out and once a week I go to yoyo yogurt with my son and get 4 oz chocolate frozen yogurt. It is only 110 calories and in general I tend to be low on calories. I am learning how to live healthy with the occasional indulgence. If you don't allow yourself some of the stuff you want once in a while, it makes this just another "diet" not a lifestyle change. You are looking at the long term changes and frozen yogurt is a great alternative to a cheeseburger and fries or a pint of icecream. Keep up the good work!
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Suggestions For What To Eat After First Fill
terrydumont46 replied to rybearsmomma's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
ya, mushies today is a good idea. scrambled eggs, homemade Soup with lots of vege's and even meat and put in blender. cottage cheese, yogurt, eat slowly oh so ever slowly. make sure you measure your food and eat slowly making sure your bites of food have gone down. -
Hi There Hang in there! I went to GNC and purchased the whey Protein powder and when blending added fruits and yogurt to change the consistency and taste. Try it - it's pretty scrumptous. I never had a problem with the Protein shakes - in fact, I still enjoy one once in a while to ensure I maintain my protein level. Good Luck Odette
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Good Day Everyone!!! Today I'm one month post op (my surgery was done on 4/21). I'm doing well and feeling good but one thing has me concerned. I cannot eat more than two to three teaspoons of food before getting the feeling that I am full. I know better than to try to eat anything more when I get this feeling. I'm concerned that I may not be getting enough nutrition in my diet. I have my 8oz Protein drink after drinking 16 oz of Water (I have no trouble meeting my drinking requirements) and I am taking all of my supplements. I mostly have a few teaspoons of either fish or poultry along with some soft veggies. In between I'll have some greek yogurt in an effort to ensure that I am meeting my protein requirements for the day. It this enough to maintain a healthy lifestyle or better yet.....is this what I should expect for the rest of my life, not being able to eat more than a few bites each meal. Will my intake increase as I continue to heal? I am a LPN by trade therefore, I know that I am still in the healing process. I also know that in order to heal the body needs water, food, and adequate rest. Nutritional supplements are important but not as important as the nutrition we get from foods. I would love to get feedack on this from someone who is six months to a year post op. Thank you in advance for your response, God bless.
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Starting back to work next week
Avery's Mom replied to tjwolski47's topic in Regular foods (stage 4)
I meal prep a lot. so ill do baked chicken breast, or if I'm lazy get a big rotisserie chicken from sam's or make turkey meatloaf for protein. we always have sliced turkey and ham in the fridge, then I grab various veggies and stuff, yogurt, sugar free jello or pudding, beef jerky for snacks. -
I think avocado would be great! Also sour cream or plain yogurt.
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One of the reasons losing a lot of weight is so hard is just physics. I'm not talking about some crazy pyrotechnical women's mag wizardry involving blueberries and antioxidants and almonds and green tea and krill oil. I'm just saying: when you over a hundred points overweight, your chnces of losing it are really small for a simple reason: In order to diet it off, you would have to be in a state of caloric deficit for a year or more. Since your body hates being in a caloric deficit and will figure out all kinds of diabolical ways to hipcheck the energy balance, I think at that point you're basically screwed. I'm not saying it's impossible. But it's harder than anyone realizes and that is why the idea of a medical intervention is not so crazy or desperate anymore. It's *really* hard to lose 100 pounds without help, I am telling you this from experience. I remember thinking a couple months ago, from my headquarters ( a queen sized Sealy posturepedic) that I wanted to be thin again and all but the road from headquarters to there was so, so, so very long. I still feel that way. It's Day 12 and I want to be at the six month mark. I don't want to go through all this. I want to be done with this RIGHT NOW. Impatient isn't even the word, I have gone *existential* over this. What I really can't wait for is three days from now I can stop packing that gauze on my drain incision. It's not that big a deal -- pre-sleevers attention -- IT IS NOT THAT BIG A DEAL AT ALL. I just means I can stumble in and out of the shower without having to be conscious, which is how I prefer things. Anyway, today I went to NuVibe juice and Java and orderd a Power Vibe -- milk, chocolate flavor, banana, light yogurt and a double shot of whey Protein. It's AWESOME and it's going down fine. I really feel happy all the sudden. Oddly.
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I just had a fill yesterday.. i am now 5.9 i was 5.7 and i work out pretty intensely...this morning i tried to drink some cran grape juice and it gave me heartburn, i drank some warm coffe and could tolerate it tried a bite of yogurt and held it down. i have no appetite i drank a protein drink for dinner last night... should i wait on having fluid removed...am i too tight.. i have not even tried solid food yet but i have heard so many horror stories of if band too tight can cause slippage and such. Please all opinions are welcome... and look forward to watching everyones journeys and learning as i am on mine too.:thumbup:
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Pre op diet opinions
Shylarose replied to kdelrosso's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Kdelrosso, Congrats on making it to the pre-op diet milestone! I will be starting the pre-op diet on Monday, November 30th. My NUT told me the best advice she could give me was to be sure to mix it up by making changes to the drinks (see below). I am to get in 5 to 6 Protien drinks each day, with 15 grams or more of Protein, 15 grams or less of carbs and between 150-200 calories persserving. I can also have the staple sugar-free Jello & popsicles, broth and lots of Water. To mix up the Protein Drinks she recommends trying the following 3 things: 1. Change the flavor: Add baking extracts, almond milk, sugar free syrups, sugar free koolaid, or Crysal light to change the flavor. 2. Change the texture: Add ice to make it colder and thicker. 3. Adjust the Carbohydrate content: If my Protein drink/powder is very low in carbohydrates, I may add ingredients to increase the carbohydrate content up to 15 grams total per serving. She says to not go over 15 grams in total. Some things on the suggested list of add-ins were 1/4 cup of low-fat vanilla yogurt (8 grams), 1/2 cup raw raspberries (7 grams), 1/2 cupsliced strawberries (6-7 grams), 1/2 medium banana (13 grams), 1 (8oz) cup of coconut milk (6 grams). I was told to change up the flavors and textures as much as possible. This will hopefully keep keep me from becoming bored. I went to Super Suppliments and picked up single serving size packets of 7-8different brands and flavors. I didn't want to buy a huge jar if I wasn't going to like the taste or texture. My goal is to try them all this week and then go back and buy some more of the one's I liked. Hope this helps! Once again, Congratulations! I would love to hear how your journey goes! -
Anyone else sleeved this week? Check in here!
Disabledaccount posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How was your surgery and how's recovery going? Surgery went well and recovery has been pretty smooth. I need to work on walking a bit more but have been following doctors orders and getting my Protein in. Looking forward to being able to eat again but have no intention of cheating so it's just Greek yogurt, Protein Drink, cream Soups, sf pudding & Popsicles for now. Noticing my stomachs a bit rumbly/gurgly after I eat and have been burping a bit. My incisions stil hurt so still taking pain meds but hoping to be off it soon. If anyone has any tips for recovering quickly and getting through the full liquid phase please share with us newbies. Thanks! -
Good morning all. I am almost at my 1 yr mark for being banded,I have lost umm about 40 pounds.I need help with getting enough protein per day.I am very restricted in mornings and have a hard time with the shakes even,since they are cold (get up at 5am) I was able to eat chicken and tuna before but no matter how I cook it except in soup:phanvan it causes me to feel uncomfortable or I vomit now.I am starting to feel like I am losing the battle against weight gain .I will appreciate any ideas to help me get on track again with the right foods.Oh yeah I haven't eaten red meat in over 10 yrs,but I will if it is a way for me to get enough protein. I have been eating cheeses, yogurt, a little peanut butter, beans, some lunch meats, fish and shell fish but kinda tired of eating same things over and over.(I also have high blood pressure so I watch sodium content of foods, because since banding it has been lower:biggrin1: Thanks in advance for all your help
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I Have A Odd 10 Day Diet
Threetimesacharm replied to ArtSong's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
cottage cheese, yogurt, milk, pudding all have protein in it but it can be alot of dairy -
I had a really good fill in December. My problem is now, for about the last month or so, whenever I eat just about anything, I end up "sliming". It can be the first bite of food, solid or soft. I did it yesterday on yogurt! So to me it does not have anything to do with the "chewing" part. It does not happen everytime but probably about 85% of the time. It could be the 1st meal or the last. What do you think this means? Am I filled to much? I do not PB just slime. I have been stuck at the same weight since about January and I think it is because I can not get in enough protien, etc. Some days I have no problem eating a meal. It just is so nerve racking not knowing what will happen. My friend took me out to lunch the other day for helping him with something and I ate about 3 bites and had to excuse myself from the table about 4 times. I just told him the food was to spicey and it was upsetting my stomach but I was getting rid of the slime. It is horrible not knowing what will happen when I put some food in my mouth!! What do you think?
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I have just about every excuse in the world for NOT succeeding with the band: over 50, menopausal, low thyroid, snack/sweets/carb eater, limited mobility (multiple back surgeries), hate to exercise, don't like baked fish or green veggies, zero willpower.....etc. It's done pretty darn well for me, in spite of myself. Has it done it FOR me? Hell NO! I had to stop buying Cheetos, because I can overdose on them at the rate of a large bag per day. Then it was the white chocolate M&M's. (I think they've stopped making those....thank God!). I can't eat bread, or I would. Get the crap out of your house and keep it out. Notice I didn't say "stop eating it". If you want chocolate, drive to the store and buy ONE regular size candy bar. If you crave ice cream, drive to the ice cream shop and buy ONE single dip cone. Just don't sabotage yourself by having an unlimited supply of that stuff on hand at all hours. Next suggestion....get a swallow test. That will tell the tale as far as whether you are too loose or too tight. If you are "just right", you still may not be able to eat beef, chicken, etc. Some of us just have sensitive stomas. BUT....that's not a license to resort to ice cream and chips. I eat a lot of soup that is very healthy, especially when my band is being bitchy. Broth-based soups, chili, meatballs in sauce, crisp bacon, low-fat cheese, tuna, cottage cheese and yogurt (non-fat) and skim milk are the mainstays of my diet. (Recipes available upon request.) And now the dreaded "E" word.....move your butt - don't just sit on it. Walk a couple of miles every day. (Yes, you can. My mother-in-law will be 87 in April and she walks 2 miles every day - with two artificial knees.) Give these a try for 90 days and I promise you, the results will make you a very happy Bandster.
