Hi, I need help, suggestions, assistance:

It has been almost 2 months since I've lost any weight. I keep teetering around the same weight. I've had 2 fills. I'm not over eating, at least I don't think so. I eat till I'm full. I eat low fat, even my snack food is low fat, low calorie.

I'm thinking about going back to the all liquid diet for a couple of days - has anyone ever done this? Does it help?

PLEASE - I'm getting really discouraged, I so want to succeed!:faint:

My doctor sees me every six weeks. I live less than 5 minutes from his office.

He charged me 10,000 for the surgery including fills and I heard Mexico was 8500. I decided it just wasn't worth it to me to save 1500. Plus I would have had airfare in there and would have to worry about fills. My doctor is really close if I was to get filled too much, he would be a phone call away.

that is a major reason I did not choose MX. I wanted to be close as possible to the doctor and did not want to be nickled and dimed to death for aftercare or if any problems arose. As a self pay, everything is covered for life time care-even if i want it removed. As for the original poster not losing-have you tracked your food using fitday or sparkpeople yet?

Just wanted to let you all know, I heeded your message, increased the protein and have lost 4 lbs!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Just curious, when did you all start noticing a change in how your clothes fit?

Just wanted to let you all know, I heeded your message, increased the protein and have lost 4 lbs!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

:clap2: :clap2: Congrats!

Just curious, when did you all start noticing a change in how your clothes fit?

I noticed a big change at about 4 weeks, and now I'm 3 mos post op, and have only lost 4 lbs this last month, however, everyone is telling my how skinny i've gotten this month? Go figure? I will take my measurements on Wednesday and we'll see how many inches I've lost. My clothes feel looser. I get another fill tomorrow, so hopefull from month 3 to 4, I will have more of a weight loss. I can't complain too much, I have lost a lot of weight in the beginning.

Medifast has a very good chocolate protein bar. I also like their ready to go protein drinks. Congrats and keep up the good work.

Just curious, when did you all start noticing a change in how your clothes fit?

I haven't noticed a change yet, even with 15 lbs down, but i think it's because of my pants fitting the same because of the swelling still in my stomach. My daughter walking behind me said the other day that I look like I am losing weight but I always chalk that off to her knowing about the surgery and trying to give me positive encouragement. It's so hard for me to accept compliments!

When I have dieted before, it usually took 20 lbs. to go down a clothing size and for people to really notice--funny how sometimes they say, "Did you change your hair, or something???" LOL

Ginger-that is so awesome!!!!!Your success will help keep me on the straight and narrow. See Dislexi-this site does serve a purpose.

Just wanted to let you all know, I heeded your message, increased the Protein and have lost 4 lbs!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Can you let us know what you changed in your diet? What are you eating now as opposed to what you aren't eating anymore? I get stuck on plateaus all the time. I hate it.

All of your suggestions worked - I've lost 5 lbs.

I am making sure I get 60 grams of protein a day. When I have a meal, I eat the protein 1st, then veggies, etc. It really helped. I hope it continues.

Have you had your thyroid checked, Ginger? If you have an underactive thyroid it can make for a difficult time losing weight.

Kat.

Thank you - I am eating about 1000 calories a day, and exercising 3 times a week. I think I am more depressed now with notloosing than I was before I had surgery. I have not measured, but I haven't noticed any change in my clothes.

This is what I ate yesterday

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"Oh yeah, salad = crunchy Water, drizzled with fat and topped with fat and carbs."

LOL. I can't stop laughing at this Wheetsin..

5 lbs...WOO HOO! :clap2:

All this talk about protein.....I'm still in the process of getting all the pre-op tests done, but I'm trying to begin to eat like I'm going to have to post-op. I like salmon and I'm having about 3 to 4 oz. a day. I know salmon is one of the "fatter" fish types, but I also know it is good for you (at least pre-op). Will it be a good source of protein for me post-op, too?