My Surgery was on June 5/2012... My weight was 252, today i am 212... 40 less:)

But i have been on 212 for more than a week, can someone tell me was going on, that i am STUCK, i dont eat a lot because i cant toleraed food, lots of liquid i am doing as per the Dr. So i cant find the answer of why i am not losing....

Please help me!!!! Thanks

im not an expert but from what i have read you'r just at a stalling period keep fallowing the DR orders and the weight should start comeing off again also get enough protein.

im not an expert but from what i have read you'r just at a stalling period keep fallowing the DR orders and the weight should start comeing off again also get enough Protein.

Hi... I eat chicken and lots of yogurt,, but no Protein shake.. You think it might be that, i feel terrible, my friend had surgery a week after me and she eats a lot, and she is losing like crazy..

A couple of things. First, don't compare yourself to your friend. That will drive you crazy. Everyone loses weight at a different pace. BUT everyone that does this loses weight! You have done great so far. You have lost an average of five pounds per week! If you had done that on a diet like weight watchers, you would be celebrating! Second, I have read on this forum that stalls are completely normal. I had my surgery the day before you and experienced a stall for a couple of weeks and then a very small creeping down of the scale for a few weeks and then boom, suddenly losing again. Based on what I have read, I expect that this will happen again. It's frustrating, but it happens. If you are following the plan, drinking your fluids, eating your proteins and keeping carbs low, and exercising you will continue to lose weight and get to your goal. As for shake, look at how much protein you are getting with food alone. If you are making it to 60-80 grams per day, then you are doing fine. If not, consider adding a protein shake to get you there. I have to drink at least one shake per day because I can't get all my protein in with food alone.

Keep up the good work!

I'm 11 days post op and have not lost any weight at all in the past 8 days. Not even 100 grams. Can be disappointing but I just think my body is in shock. Hang in there, its just another bump in the road

Another way to see this is as an adjustment period after a big loss...( here is the reason to be EXCITED about an adjustment..) its followed by another big loss.

Having said that,I still freak out if it lasts too long!It just puts doubt in my mind.

I've lost really fast for my age and genentics by eating real solid Proteins.Hardly ever needed a shake since I could eat.

You will look at your friend,that's what we do even if we know we shouldnt.So,if you say she eats lots,how what does she eat that you dont and what does lots mean?

40 pounds in 2 months seems great to me.Will go and see where I was at 2 months out but it seems like a heck of a lot more than what some people lose.

xxo

A couple of things. First' date=' don't compare yourself to your friend. That will drive you crazy. Everyone loses weight at a different pace. BUT everyone that does this loses weight! You have done great so far. You have lost an average of five pounds per week! If you had done that on a diet like weight watchers, you would be celebrating! Second, I have read on this forum that stalls are completely normal. I had my surgery the day before you and experienced a stall for a couple of weeks and then a very small creeping down of the scale for a few weeks and then boom, suddenly losing again. Based on what I have read, I expect that this will happen again. It's frustrating, but it happens. If you are following the plan, drinking your fluids, eating your Proteins and keeping carbs low, and exercising you will continue to lose weight and get to your goal. As for shake, look at how much Protein you are getting with food alone. If you are making it to 60-80 grams per day, then you are doing fine. If not, consider adding a protein shake to get you there. I have to drink at least one shake per day because I can't get all my protein in with food alone.

Keep up the good work![/quote']

Thank You!!!!

Another way to see this is as an adjustment period after a big loss...( here is the reason to be EXCITED about an adjustment..) its followed by another big loss.

Having said that' date='I still freak out if it lasts too long!It just puts doubt in my mind.

I've lost really fast for my age and genentics by eating real solid Proteins.Hardly ever needed a shake since I could eat.

You will look at your friend,that's what we do even if we know we shouldnt.So,if you say she eats lots,how what does she eat that you dont and what does lots mean?

40 pounds in 2 months seems great to me.Will go and see where I was at 2 months out but it seems like a heck of a lot more than what some people lose.

xxo[/quote']

My Friend can Eat wheat toast, eggs and 3 slices turkey ham, she ears chicken with broccoli, and more, it's like crazy because me, in the morning i have yogurt with fruits and skim milk blended, and Soup for lunch, a greek yogurt for snack, and when i come home probably tuna fish, chicken salad or chicken thight, but like bread and me can get alone i have notice that carbs and I are not Good... I only eat 2 or 3 wheat thins crackers with tuna or Hummus....

Wow, your friend can eat more than I do now. U are doing fine. We all go at our own pace and we end up skinny too! No worries so focus on ur accomplishments and marvel at all the NSV'S coming ur way!

Relax, the weight will continue to come off. It is a marathon not a sprint. My surgeon says that everyone loses in a sawtooth fashion. You will do fine. You have done great so far!

Be patient - stop comparing yourself to your friend. I am losing at a very similar rate to you, probably not quite as fast. I eat 500-650 calories a day, stay under 30 carbs. It sounds like you are doing the right things. I think everything is going according to plan. Stalls are a natural part of the process, although are INCREDIBLY frustrating!

You know,under eating the sleeve is anyway better.You should just follow your guidelines and you are doing great.

Having said that,if you get bored with your foods change it.Eat great tasting,great quality small portions...very satisfying foods only!

xxo

How much protien do you estimate you are getting daily?

How much protien do you estimate you are getting daily?

I am not sure... But most of my intake is Protein, only eat chicken, yogurt, cheese snd eggs..

How mucho should be?

My Dr doesn't limit protein. So I think your fine.