Hi everyone !

I have a question/ something I just need to get off my mind. My doctor didnt require a pre op diet. Although I did try (kinda felt guilty so many of u had to do it so I tried too, minus mcds the sat and sun before surgery:)) I lost 7 pounds before the surgery. After surgery I was on Clear liquids for 1 week And at day 5 began Protein shakes. At my first weigh in which was about a week later from surgery I lost 14.4 pounds. My doctor did explain how he believes taking all the junk out of the body and building up food by slowly reintroducing fats carbs and sugars. So I began my 2 week Protein shake diet with the required 60 grams of protein per day.

I went on the scale today and saw maybe MAYBE a 1 to 2 pound loss. Now I know w the band that's typical of weight loss per week but I feel kind of defeated and sad that all I'm drinking are Protein Shakes and I've only lost a pound?!? 14.4 in a week is great would have taken me over a month on weight watchers, but I feel kind of upset. I know my band isn't a magic solution but if I'm just having these shakes which are 100 cal 17 grams of protein etc why such slow loss? Sorry if I seem like a baby about this I can become a bit obsessed w the scale numbers but I needed to vent without someone replying " well what else r u eating then" lol thanks for all the support everyone is constantly giving it really is quite motivating:)

Alana

I know that 1-2 pounds per week is typical and is good but I guess I thought since I'm so deprived from food that the loss would be greater since I literally have 3 EAS shakes a day and 64 oz of Water

Three shakes aren't enough to promote weight loss. Don't get discouraged! I was complaining about the same thing for weeks then my doc pointed out that because I was consuming so little calories that my body had lowered my metabolism so as not to expend too much energy. Once I started mushy food and upped my calories a little I started losing again, plus I've also started gym so I'm losing more consistently. So don't lose hope it's normal and you will start losing just be patient and follow your dr instructions

Thanks again' date=' I don't know what I feel but I feel like having a new toy I can't play w cuz I'm in liquids then I start thinking Ive come this car on shakes why stop? I will say mentally, this phase is sooooo confusing its emotionally draining. I go from missing food to not being hungry to not thinking ill ever eat again lol. Then the scales said minus 2 and I haven't eaten in 2 weeks.....

I get what everyone is saying and I thank you I just worry that my body is ok and this is what it will take to lose even a pound that's was worries me[/quote']

I'm in the same boat but I'm only 4 days post op. I'm on such a roller coaster. I see food I really want it! But not very hungry. I've had some cottage cheese and liquids. I feel like emotional crap

Try staying off the scale if it upsets you. I for one can weigh every morning and it doesn't bother me, but if it drives you mad and depresses you, its time to stop.

I physically cannot drink more I'm almost at my need of 60 g of Protein at 51 g . Today is my fiancées birthday last Sunday was mine, I've been strong and I'm getting through the obsessive food thoughts I'm not hungry anymore since I've only had Protein shakes. I guess I never realized the addiction I had to food I seriously thought I was in control just was a bit lazy... I felt sad today because I felt like I couldn't make my fiancés birthday extra special by being with him for whatever he wanted to do or go. Last week I could sit while someone ate, this week not so much. To see him so complacent to go to lunch w his friends for his birthday instead of me I felt sad.

This isn't forever I introduce mushies on Saturday but I've missed the food enjoyment of my birthday his and next valentines day:(

I should also mention how he supports me and when I tell him this he of course tells me he just loves being with me and relaxing but I feel I missed out of making the day special. Even more ridiculous is the emotional crying I went through for 20 min. I feel like an alcoholic at a winery or a person who can't use there legs but is listening to people complain about how they are sore from walking all day.... The emotional roller coaster is messing w me baddd and Im a bit disappointed in myself for it....sorry this is so long just need to vent u guys are such great support!!! Thanks