I have completed my supervised 3 month period with my doctor but have not reached the required weight loss for my surgeon so I had another weigh in today. They are pushing it out another month over 3 pounds. I have been on a stall for a month now and I am so frustrated. My Dr. recommended increasing my calories to 1500 instead of 1200 to see if the that gives me a boost. I have been drinking 2 Protein shakes a day and told me I should stop those for a while too.

Can you provide some ideas of what you ate that was high in protein and low carb before surgery?

Thank you!

Same as what I eat now, but in much smaller quantities of course

Dense protein:

Eggs

Tuna (Any fish, really)

Shrimp (Any shellfish, really)

Lean red meats (occasionally)

Chicken

Turkey

SOME dairy (IE REAL cheese, REAL butter, but in limited quantities)

ONLY get your carbs from veggies, and limit starchy veggies (asparagus, cauliflower, potatoes, etc...) stick to mostly green veggies and salads. Stay away from iceberg lettuce and try to do romaine and spinach for salads as much as possible.

NO SUGAR (Or as little as you can possibly get away with)

Snacks: Cheese, almonds, Jerky, low fat, low sugar greek yogurt

Drink TONS of water!

I GUARANTEE you will lose what you need to lose and then some if you religiously stick to this and track calories.

Good Luck!!

Edited December 18, 201411 yr by Babbs

I used the HCG diet for my 6 month diet and it worked for me, when I hit the wall with a stall I would have an apple day.

I got to eat 6 large apples , with nothing to drink or eat other than the apples. the next morning I would be back on track and losing weight again, as for the Proteins I would eat organic extra lean pork, chicken or steak limited to 3 oz precooked weight. Also was on 500 calories a day. makes the 800 I am on now easy to do lol. I am doing the liquid diet and get to go in Monday morning to have my surgery.

It was what worked for me. Hope it helps.

I have been rowing the ol 'low carb boat' for a while now...I notice that when I stall on weight loss (or gain!) it is because I am eating too much cheese or dairy. Lawdy, I love me some cheese!

I also kind of listen to myself when I think 'OK, what should I cut back on or lay off for a bit?' Usually the first thing I start to defend is what I am having issues with. Cheese or foods with too much sodium are usually the culprits.

One of my fave low-carb meals/snacks is a chicken salad with spinach and feta crumbles with an oil & vinegar dressing. Or a slice of turkey with a piece of cheese (see, here I go with the cheese), shrimp cocktail, some almonds...Pinterest has some awesome boards, too!

Keep your head up, you are not alone You got this!