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4 weeks post op, needing help! :(

I'm feeling really discouraged and well just a little sad.

My sleeve was done October 6th, 2014, I am exactly 4 weeks post op and I've been in stall for almost 2 weeks.
Starting weight was 226, and I'm down to 215. Luckily I've lost inches but I'm starting to get really anxious.

I spoke to my nutritionist who isn't the most friendly or helpful and she said I should eat between 800-1000 calories since I'm going to the gym and am "active" but I work from home and sometimes have to spend hours on the computer so I'm too sure how active that is. Most desk jobs are considered sedentary aren't they?

When I make it to the gym (5-6 times a week) I do cardio for about 30-45 min or Zumba and low weights.

​My main concern is I'm averaging 500-700 calories a day, 70g Protein, and under 50 carbs. My nutritionist now has made me worry that I'm putting my body into starvation mode and thats why I'm not losing but I really don't get too hungry to eat much more.

My surgeon has already wanted me to start introducing some solids so I'm not on the soft/pureed foods anymore.

I'm just really worried that I've already failed. :(

Can anyone offer any suggestions on what I should be eating or doing to break this stall? :unsure:

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  • Actually, you're 3 weeks, not 4.....and while walking is great......adding in too much at the gym this early is not usually recommended. (you waited this long for the surgery...what's a couple of mo

  • alwaysvegas
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    I stalled for almost a month starting the third week after surgery. I also was going to the gym 4-5 days a week, eating less than 1000 cals, low carb, lower fat, high protein, blah, blah, blah. Mr. Sc

  • first of all, you have NOT "already" failed. and please, take that phrase out of your vocabulary, because it sounds like you are EXPECTING to fail. to me, the amount of exercise you are describin

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simplicity27 said: I wish I had a taste for something.

Be careful what you wish for...............All in good time. Taste does return and so do the cravings. Concentrate on developing those good eating habits now, before it returns, as you will need to be even more determined to stay the course. :unsure:

What great advice. THANKS.

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