Calories/Nutrients - Carbs-Protein/Am I eating the right things?

[Dawn 16]

I know that I should be patient but it's hard to think that I went through all of this and I'm not losing weight! I know my body needs time to heal but I really wonder if I'm doing something wrong?? FYI I am 3 1/2 weeks post-op!

I noticed just last night how many carbs milk has! I didn't know that and maybe that is my problem? I've just been CRAVING MILK SO BAD!! Which is crazy because I'm not usually a real big milk person!

Most days I am also getting 40oz of Water in!

This has been my week of food thus far

Sunday -

Low Sugar oatmeal 1/2 Package - 60 cal 12g Carb 2 Prot

1 Cup Milk 1% - 110 Cal 13Carb 9 Prot

Chili - 69 Cal 4.4 Carb 6.5 Prot

Egg Whites - 17 Cal .3 Carb 3.5 Pro

cheese - 57 Cal .2 Carb 3.5 prot

No sugar added Instant Breakfast - 60cal 12 carb 5 prot

1 1/2 C Milk - 165 cal 19.5 Carb 13.5 prot

Monday

No sugar added Instant Breakfast 1/2 - 60 cal 6 carb 2.5 prot

1 1/2 C Milk - 165 cal 19.5 Carb 13.5 prot

Egg whites - 17 cal .3 carb 3.5 prot

cheese - 57 cal .2 carb 3.5 prot

Beef (cooked in slow cooker all day until it fell apart!) .5 oz - 36 cal 0 carb 3.8 prot

peas and carrots 2 T - 15 cal 2.8 carb .5 prot

Tuesday

1 C Milk - 110 Cal 13 Carb 9 prot

Egg whites - 17 cal .3 carb 3.5 prot

cheese - 57 cal .2 carb 3.5 prot

Beef 1oz - 73 Cal 0 Carb 7.6 prot

Peas and Carrots 4T - 30 cal 5.5 carb 1 prot

Milk 1 C - 110 Cal 13 carb 9 prot

Milk 1/2 C - 165 cal 19.5 carb 13.5 prot

Instant Breakfast - 60 Cal 12 carb 5 prot

[Tiffykins 672]

The only thing that I see is that your carbs outweigh your Protein. I don't know what guidelines you were given, but see if you can cut some carbs and increase protein.

[Dawn 16]

Most my carbs are from milk and that is what my Protein Drink are made with so how do I cut that? Or what else is really good to up my Protein with? I am on Soft/Mushy foods for the most part! I am pretty sure next week when I meet with the doctor/ NUT I will be moved onto solids.

[Eloray 3]

I m still a researcher but aren't you a due for a stall. Been reading quite a bit it seems everybody has a stall around the 3rd week. I know you need to change things up but try to relax and really try to be patient.. Lol Good luck!!

[Tiffykins 672]

Are you allowed to have blended or mushed chicken tuna or eggs on mushies? I stuck to chicken, tuna and egg salad A lot in the mushy stage, mixed it with greek yogurt and a little sprinkling of dry ranch dressing, I'd use mayo or miracle whip sometimes as well, and that got me my Protein grams without Protein supplements. I am not a milk drinker and developed lactose intolerance post-op so I couldn't use any of the whey Protein drinks and soy protein made me hurl because of the taste and texture.

What Protein powder are you adding to the milk? When I was doing the trial and error thing for protein supplements, I made sure the protein count was at least 3-5 times that of the carb count. Most of the protein powders offered 20-30gr of protein per scoop with 3-6gr of carbs. I did get most of my carbs from cheese, and refried Beans were a staple in my diet. I didn't really freak out over the carbs in Beans because I was eating so little, and it's good Fiber. I just ate my protein because I couldn't drink the Proteins. 4 meals per day with a minimum of 15gr of protein per meal gave me my 60grams of protein.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

I would say just keep trying to up your Water to 64oz. You will be fine, have you been measuring yourself?

[Dawn 16]

I was hoping my taste would change more but still a BIG NO to yogurt!! Only time I actually felt like throwing up since surgery was when I tried it again! LOL I have always hated it though! LOL

I haven't tried tuna yet, but I do have some in the house so maybe I'll try that for lunch today!

The carb count on the Protein drinks is I believe 7g while the Protein is 60g but I have only been using 1/3 when I have been making them because I was doing different recipes for the list on here!

I have thought that maybe I might be able to up my Water now, it seems I can take bigger drinks then the tiny sips I've been taking!

I haven't really lost any weight since the first few days out of the hosptial! BUT even more then that, I want to make sure that I am eating the right things! I can say I crave meat and veggies which is so crazy!! I see chocolate and think ick! LOL

[Tiffykins 672]

I was hoping my taste would change more but still a BIG NO to yogurt!! Only time I actually felt like throwing up since surgery was when I tried it again! LOL I have always hated it though! LOL

I haven't tried tuna yet, but I do have some in the house so maybe I'll try that for lunch today!

The carb count on the Protein drinks is I believe 7g while the Protein is 60g but I have only been using 1/3 when I have been making them because I was doing different recipes for the list on here!

I have thought that maybe I might be able to up my Water now, it seems I can take bigger drinks then the tiny sips I've been taking!

I haven't really lost any weight since the first few days out of the hosptial! BUT even more then that, I want to make sure that I am eating the right things! I can say I crave meat and veggies which is so crazy!! I see chocolate and think ick! LOL

I was the same way with veggies. I would see people eating sweets, and it repulsed me. I hated the smell of Cookies and cakes for the longest time.

You're doing great. I stuck with green Beans because they're so low on the glycemic index, and I could eat several of them with meat first. Plus, I'd buy frozen green Beans, and steam them for a bit of texture. It's still a mushy, but steamed veggies were heavenly.

[Susanne 32]

Most my carbs are from milk and that is what my Protein drink are made with so how do I cut that?

Well, are they made with milk or do YOU make them with milk? I'd suggest you make it without milk then - I make mine just with Water. I know, with milk tastes better, but if carbs are a concern, you may have to accept the hit in flavor. Try adding splenda or any other low carb beverage.

If you want to up the Protein, add more Protein Powder - the "protein to carb/calories" ratio in protein powder is much higher than with the added milk.

In general, your protein is fairly low, 43g on Su/Mo and 52g on Tu. I felt I broke my stall when I made sure I hit the 60g -- but then, who can tell, because stalls usually just break all by themselves anyway. 52 is OK, 43 seems on the low end to me.