Not enough food?

[Angel❤️ 45]

Does anyone know if not eating enough will cause your weight loss to slow down after RNY? I tracked my food yesterday and only had 300 calories for the entire day. I'm 3 weeks post op and eating soft/regular foods.

Edited July 29, 2014 by Angel❤️

[RNBSN786 206]

You are in your early stages...my NUT said to eat 800-1000 calories a day but most importantly have 60-80 grams of Protein a day and calories will take its own course. 3 weeks post op I barely could eat but was on pureed and soft foods for sometime. Best advice is to follow your surgeon/nut program because it seems like a lot of us have different plans according to our surgeons/nuts. Now I am 4 months post-op and I eat about 800-1000 calories a day and keep a track of every bite I put in mouth and use my fitness pal. That tool has helped me out a lot. Most importantly you have to eat to lose...good luck!

[LilBoo007 491]

Yes it will make you stall or slow down in weight loss!!!

[kaschank 7]

I am only getting 300-400 calories in a day. I just am not hungry. I am doing soft foods, mainly soft chicken. I am only 2 weeks post op, and only have lost 10 lbs. I am a little frustrated that I have not lost anymore. I am walking everyday.

[Lissapmkn1 41]

I have had trouble getting in 92g of Protein a day and this has stalled my weight loss. I made some Protein balls the other day to help me get in more protein without having to have a shake. I didn't get in 92 g yesterday and consequently was at the same weight today as yesterday.

Concentrate on getting in all your protein and your weight will go down

[smiley922 447]

92 grams of Protein, WOW, I have now found another advantage to being 4'11". I will only require around 64 grams per my NUT.

[Juls2014 0]

I am 4 weeks post op and I am never hungry and having a very hard time getting my Protein and fluids in. I am to a point where the slightest smell of Protein Shakes etc make me so nauseated. Very concerned about getting everything in but I can only eat such small amounts. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! I am down 28 lbs so happy with that but really struggling. Best of luck to everyone for great success!

[jtickle 295]

I am convinced it has to do with how much Protein you take in during the day. I had about 80 to 100 grams yesterday and lost 4 pounds. I notice if I don't get a lot of protein that sometimes I lose and sometimes I don't. Just my opinion, I'm not a doctor or nutritionist.

[kaschank 7]

How do you get 80-100 g of Protein in, I am two weeks out and can't get nearly that amount of protein in. I can barely eat 1 oz. of chicken and I am stuffed.

[jtickle 295]

How do you get 80-100 g of Protein in, I am two weeks out and can't get nearly that amount of protein in. I can barely eat 1 oz. of chicken and I am stuffed.

I drink two Protein Shakes that have 23 grams, the 8oz of milk they are made of has 8 grams each. I have 4 ounces of scrambled eggs for Breakfast, 4 ounces of refried Beans for lunch and last night my husband grilled burgers. 4 ounces was a patty and half. That was 30 grams of protein. The nutritionist said to eat 4 ounces of food three times a day. If it is a denser protein like chicken I can't eat the whole 4oz. I eat very slowly and chew really well. I take the whole 30 minutes to eat.

[kaschank 7]

I am only suppose to have a 1/4 cup at one sitting. I made a lean hamburger with cheese and I only could eat a quarter of it. I make one scrambled egg for breakfast and I am full.

[jtickle 295]

I am only suppose to have a 1/4 cup at one sitting. I made a lean hamburger with cheese and I only could eat a quarter of it. I make one scrambled egg for breakfast and I am full.

I bought a digital kitchen scale. I measure out everything.

[Lissapmkn1 41]

Here's what my day looks like:

Breakfast: Dannon Fit and Light Greek Yogurt and 3 Protein balls = 27 g

Lunch: 5 oz. chicken breast = 35 g Protein

dinner will be: 4 - 5 oz of flounder = 28 - 35 g protein

I may have a 1/2 c cottage cheese for a snack and that will put me over my needed amount.

I started eating 1 oz at a time. Then pushed to 2 oz, then 3 oz….etc…I am now up to 5 oz and can eat comfortably at that. That's where I want to be. I make sure I get in protein first and if I am full (which I usually am) I don't eat anything more, but perhaps a sugar free popsicle at night as a treat!

[allforkarya 5]

I am 23 days out lost 20lbs and can barely eat more than 2 oz at a time. Any suggestions?