I was sleeved 8/19 so it's just over a month post op, at 3 weeks I hit the stall and it lasted just over two weeks, now losing again. I really hate the shakes and having to supplement protein, so I'm trying to get most of my nutrition from food, but balancing the proteins, some carbs, and low fat, I use Sparkpeople to track calories and I'm averaging about 700- 750 cal/day. I feel the restriction, I just have to eat slow and chew well, I don't get hungry between meals, I feel satisfied at ~1/2 cup. Does that sound high for calories at this point?

@@vincereautmori, do you "hate the shakes" because you've been having them for a long time, or because you don't have the right brand taste wise? I can't answer the question about the number of calories yet because I haven't gotten sleeved yet.

I never bothered counting calories. My nut actually laughed when I asked her about it. She explained that as long as I got in all my water, ate protein first and stuck with healthy food choices (veggies, fruit and whole grains), calories didn't really matter. I was never told to limit healthy fats, either. It's a super simple plan that requires no measuring or tracking or stressing over numbers. And has worked fabulous for me. Sure, I had stalls along the way, but I just stayed with the basic plan through each one and eventually would start losing again. And at 10 months postop, and almost 10 pounds below goal, I still drink a huge protein smoothie everyday....it's an easy way to get in fluids, protein and fiber.

I did good to get in 400 calories the first month then I hit the 600 to 700 cal..I am 3 months out an still cant get in over 700..I do protein first ...to this day I would rather drink a shake then eat especially for breakfast. Ill eat an egg some days. I use myfitnesspal an track everything. I lose about a pd a day. I hit that stall also at 3 wks an it last 2 or a lil longer also then it just started dropping again an still dropping.

I think you are doing fine. At one month out I was averaging about 1,000, but everyone is different. My Doctor told me to target 1,000 - 1,200, but that it is okay if I did not reach it at first.

You've also gotten past the dreaded week 3 stall, so that is good.

Hang in there. Your capacity will increase. Also, your weight loss will slow down, but if you stick to the plan you will keep losing.

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Edited September 30, 201411 yr by BSU