Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

Protein?

Star1221

Recommended Posts

Star1221    270

Star1221
Posted

I've been reading on here from everyone that they've been trying to get their Protein in. My dr's plan didn't have any protein included and when I asked he said that if I wanted to, I could add one but he was more worried about me trying to eat. Does that sound right? Also, could that be the reason I'm seeing slow weight loss. I'm only eating 3 times a day and drinking Water. (Food is still on full liquids for another 3 weeks)

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Lilee84    648

Lilee84
Posted

Interesting... I've never heard of a surgeon putting food over Protein and fluids. How far out are you and what are you considering "slow weight loss"?

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Lissa    2,631

Lissa
Posted

Early post-op, it's more important that we get our fluids in than our Protein. I'm hearing that your surgeon wants you to stick to the liquid diet and try a variety of full liquids rather than get dependent on Protein Shakes. Am I understanding that correctly?

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Star1221    270

Star1221
Posted

Oh the fluids come first. But had to ask about Proteins. And I'm two weeks and one day out and about 11 pounds down. I lost 20 pounds on the pre op diet in 12 days. That was with 3 Protein Shakes a day.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Star1221    270

Star1221
Posted

Yes Lissa, you are correct. Get fluids in most importantly. He wants to strive for 6 bottles of Water. I get more like 4 (16.9 oz)

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Wheetsin    714

Wheetsin
Posted

Missing a bit of Protein won't kill you. Not being hydrated will. :) But the good news is that Protein drinks usually count as Fluid, so you can kill two birds with one stone.

FWIW, your weightloss is not slow, IMO. Even after your pre-op loss, you're still maintaing over 5 lbs per week, which is well above the statistical average.

marimar reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Mr_Worm    129

Mr_Worm
Posted

I'd still add in the Protein liquids either in the form of the 3oz Protein Shots or Protein Shakes. It promotes lean muscle mass and helps the body adjust to the change

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

ChooseToChange    19

ChooseToChange
Posted

It's all a game of numbers and reading your body.

Get your Water in!!!!

When you eat make sure you eat Protein first, vegs second and then you wont have room for carbs.

For those that have carb issues like I do.... don't even have them on your plate. They are no longer an option until you get to your goal weight. Then they will be your final bite.

If you want to learn more tips and tricks from an 8 month-er that has learned a lot send me a message. I am also a skype coach that helps with menu planning and support via phone, skype and in person here in Tampa.

Talk to you soon!

Brook

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

atkinsguidry    33

atkinsguidry
Posted

It's all a game of numbers and reading your body.

Get your Water in!!!!

When you eat make sure you eat Protein first' date=' vegs second and then you wont have room for carbs.

For those that have carb issues like I do.... don't even have them on your plate. They are no longer an option until you get to your goal weight. Then they will be your final bite.

If you want to learn more tips and tricks from an 8 month-er that has learned a lot send me a message. I am also a skype coach that helps with menu planning and support via phone, skype and in person here in Tampa.

Talk to you soon!

Brook[/quote']

I'm really frustrated, haven't lost any weight in the last 14 days. Doing everything I'm suppose to, fluids, Protein, exercise etc... I had my procedure 4/3 and have lost about 28 lbs Pre/post surgery. What else can I do?

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

bigkim    109

bigkim
Posted

Me to. Sleeved April 10th lost 22 pounds and now nothing. I can even eat why am I not losing?

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KimBaxleyWilson

      KimBaxleyWilson

      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • bellaamey

      bellaamey

      https://alluniqueguide.com/java-burn-coffee-reviews/
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×