Need Encouragement

[beth423 33]

I am 3 weeks post op. My first two weeks i lost 23 lbs i am now on puree and have not lost any in a week. I am afraid to eat. I had a hard boiled egg and a tablespoon of chicken salad today and am afraid to eat anymore. I am not getting near enough Protein in. I feel really down right now. I dont know what to do. I didnt get to walk today and im seriously feeling like a failure.

[LadyLocutus 41]

I have just been through that too myself. But sweetie you are 3 weeks out and lost 23lbs. That's amazing!!! Everyone goes through it. Stop stressing out its the old fears coming back. You got this

Onyx

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Beth, I think Lady is absolutely right! You're three weeks out and you've lost 23 pounds - FANTASTIC!! Take a deep breath. Relax. You're doing great. Let the RNY tool work for you. Focus all of your attention on following the protocol - get ALL of your Protein. Every day. Without exception. It's crucially important for the healing process. And stay away from the scales!! I know - easy to say, hard to do. But so many folks let the scales sabotage them. Focus on eating and drinking per the instructions you have from your doctor and let the weight take care of itself. Remember - this is about making lifestyle changes. A hard boiled egg and a tablespoon of chicken salad is not a lifestyle change, it's not healthy and it's not sustainable. Again, LOTS of Water, LOTS of protein. A month from now you will be amazed!! You can do this and you absolutely DO NOT have to starve yourself to be successful. Just give it a little time and you're gonna love the new you!!