I'm without a paddle! HELP

[ginger3151 0]

I seeking assistance, suggestions, instructions - any type of help I can get! I MUST be doing something wrong! I'm not loosing weight. I've changed so much with my eating habits, it's driving me carzy! For example, I now drink a Protein drink every morning (not eating food) I even add fruit to it. I haven't eating Breakfast (food you chew) for a month now. I've been pushing protein at each meal to make sure I'm getting enough. I eat veggies and very little carbs. I'm drinking so much Water I slosh! I'm wondering if I'm eating too much. I eat till I'm full, I don't snack between meals. For dinner I eat my protein, a veggie and maybe a fruit. I will have a snack around 9:00 - it's a low fat snack, Jello, pudding, etc.

I've had three fills - I'm at 2-1/2 cc's in a 4 cc band! I don't really get hungry between breakfast and lunch - - lunch to dinner is tougher, I do get a little hungry, that's why I'm wondering if I'm eating too much. My protein size at dinner is about 3 to 4 ounces - along with my veggie(s), it about the same for lunch!

I have to admit, I have a problem with irregularity and have to take a laxative for assistance. :heh: I've now added Benefiber to my daily routine. I'm getting exercise- maybe not enough, but who does? So please help!!!! This is driving me crazy - - I can't figure it out. Is anyone else in the same boat I'm in - - - I feel like I'm up a creek floating along without a paddle!! Can someone throw me a life line???:help: :omg:

[*susan* 1,709]

Have you considered trying a site like FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal for a while to monitor just how many calories you are taking in? It may help you to determine if you are eating too much, or maybe not even enough.

[lisah25 3]

I second the idea of tracking what you are eating. I've been doing that this week and it's making a difference getting my scale to move again.

[Iluvharleys 15]

You might want to stick with hard Protein instead of the Protein Drinks. liquid just goes right through while meat/eggs etc doesn't.

[chiefsfankatie 0]

Ginger, I haven't been losing very quickly either though I was just banded Apr. 9 07. I have gotten so much good advice just by reading these posts. My big eye opening is that everyone is different and you have to do a trial and error thing and find out what works best for you.

I will be sending you good vibes and hoping the best for you.

[GayleTX 1]

One thing that jumps out at me in your post is the fruit you mention more than once. You say you are keeping your carbs low, but fruit is high in carbs and calories.

I agree with tracking your intake......I was astounded when I started tracking mine pre-op - I thought I knew about how much I was eating but I got a surprise!

Most of the successful losers I know take in about 100 gr/protein, less than 40 net carbs (no white carbs at all), and a half gallon of Water.

Best wishes to you.......

[ginger3151 0]

thank you all. I am tracking what I eat, but maybe I can increase the Protein. I don't know I need to find the right combination.

[Sula 0]

Ginger, what is you typically calorie intake and breakdown of Protein and Water?

I've stalled out for about 5 weeks and have just been sticking to the program. I've lost some fraction of inches but no ##'s. Last week it finally moved 2 pounds. I've been sick with a cold so I didn't work out for about a week and a half, but hit it this morning..2 1/2 miles of walking.

Sometimes we consume too few calories....and need to change it up a bit. Change your eating a bit..I second the solid Proteins.

Shawn

[bigsexy 0]

Caloric intake should be limited to 800-1200 a day with lean protien being the body of those calories. between 60-100 grams of protien a day. How many calories are you eating in your shakes? what are you mixing them with. I have yet to be banded but to get used to the liquid preop diet i have been using protien shakes as Meal Replacements. I use EAS sport - it is only 110 calories and 17 grams of protien. that normally fills me up till lunch

[bigsexy 0]

one more thing - my dr doesnt want his patients to eat during or within an hour after each meal.

[ginger3151 0]

I'm usually eating about 1000 calories a day - I am eating about 65 to 70 grams of Protein a day. I use the GC Protein drink 110 calories 18 grams of protein because if I don't do the protein drink, I have a hard time getting all the protein in and I don't want my entire diet to just be protein - I want some veggies and some fruit. I just added the protein drink about 2 weeks ago to see if that would help. I felt I neede to increase the protein. I also have to add fiber cause I have a problem with irregularity - - - I drinking well over 68 oz. of Water a day!

So please tell me what your typical meals consist of? Could you give me some examples??

[clynnc 0]

Ginger- It sounds like you are doing the right things.. 2.5cc's may not be enough. I have a 4cc band and was @ 2.5cc's appx 2 months ago. I went back & had the doc do and esophogram to determine how much was going thru the opening at a time. It was entirely too much. They increased my fill 3.5cc's and I'm rocking and rolling now.. I've lost 9 lbs in 1 month- since the increase.. maybe speak w/ your doc about that~ Good luck and keep us posted

[ginger3151 0]

thanks I will ask about that. I go for my next fill the 1st of June! So hoping they will put in more than just 1/2 cc. -

[socalgal3 4]

Also, have you taken your measurements? Sometimes there is a change there when you don't see one on the scale. You said you get "enough" exercise, but how much exactly? Exercise really helps with irregularity. Also, be sure to do cardio and not too much weight training which may increase muscle weight. Keep your chin up. There are times I go without losing for several weeks and then it starts to come off again. Definitely discuss your concerns with your doctor, but don't be too hard on yourself. You have made a lot of positive changes already.

[ginger3151 0]

I get exercise almost everyday - I walk a mile twice a week and swim a mile twice a week. On the weekends I running around doing errands and housework, so I don't get to the gym. I'm finding in the evenings it takes more food to fill me up, so I think I maybe eating too much. Maybe the next fill will help - - - it's getting very discouraging... another fill, more money!!