need advice/suggestions...don't know what's wrong

[haragl 26]

I was sleeved on 9/24 and have been doing well post-op. I was 337 pre-op and was down 14 lbs to 323 on day of surgery. My 2 week post op visit I was down to 314. Here starts the problem. On my next visit about 2 1/2 weeks later I was 314 and on my appointment today, 2 1/2 months post op I am 314. I am working our 45 mins to 1 hour per day--I do 30-40 minutes of cardio and 15-20 mins of weights alternating upper and lower body. I am drinking 6-8 glasses of Water per day and doing 70 grams of Protein. I am a vegetarian so it is sometimes hard to get protein but I am doing it. I am so depressed and upset about this issue. I would appreciate any help-suggestions--magic spells-whatever. I just can't figure out what I am doing wrong. I am burning between 350-450 calories per workout--should I be replacing those burned calories and getting a net of 1000 or should I just do 1000 gross? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[IsB 209]

What did they say at your most recent visit? Did they have you meet with a nutritionist?

I've been told to average around 1000 calories gross. There is really no way to know how many calories you burn during a workout. It's different for everyone. All those calculators are just guessing based on an average person. My NUT tells me to ignore what's 'burned' and just focus on the amount that I am eating. Hope that helps.

[deedeemuffin 346]

I wish that I could help you, but I am only 2 1/2 weeks post-op myself. What peaked my interest is that you're a vegetarian. I gave up meat before surgery, and I was wondering what you eat post-op? It would be really helpful to me. Thanks!

[TheCurvyJones 721]

Maybe you should post what you're eating daily. My surgeon advises that when stalls or plateaus come, the first thing to do is cut your carbohydrates, especially after 4pm.

Are you losing any inches? Are your clothes baggy or fit weird or have you had to buy new ones?

[sarsar 824]

My first stall was 5.5 weeks long! It was tough but I knew that the weight loss would eventually start again. Try switching something up that you are doing. Do a different workout, drink more Water, just try something different. Also you may need to add some calories, when you are working out your body needs more calories.

[Catracks 865]

I never do net calories. I try to get 70 grams of Protein and stay under 45 grams of carbs.

[haragl 26]

Thanks everyone, It's just so hard when you are doing all you know to do and not getting results. I am doing Slim Fast net carb shakes, eggs, cheese, dairy and fish to get in my Protein. I also like Pure Protein Bars that have only 2 net carbs. Cottage cheese is great 90 calories and 13 grams of protein. i just eat it plain. It's a struggle some time but it can be done. I may go back on liquid diet during week and food on weekend and drop my carbs. Got to do something.

[TheCurvyJones 721]

What does your surgeon say?

[Catracks 865]

Thanks everyone, It's just so hard when you are doing all you know to do and not getting results. I am doing Slim Fast net carb shakes, eggs, cheese, dairy and fish to get in my Protein. I also like Pure Protein bars that have only 2 net carbs. Cottage cheese is great 90 calories and 13 grams of protein. i just eat it plain. It's a struggle some time but it can be done. I may go back on liquid diet during week and food on weekend and drop my carbs. Got to do something.

Personally I would dump the Slimfast (there is not enough protein in there) and make your shakes with Max Pro or Click or some other whey isolate Protein powder.

I would also dump the protein bars and eat more fish and shellfish. I think protein bars are too high in calories and carbs. I'd rather have real food anyway.

[TheCurvyJones 721]

Personally I would dump the Slimfast (there is not enough Protein in there) and make your shakes with Max Pro or Click or some other whey isolate Protein Powder.< /p>

I would also dump the Protein bars and eat more fish and shellfish. I think protein bars are too high in calories and carbs. I'd rather have real food anyway.

I was going to say this exact thing.