I'm so sick of drinking Protein shakes! I didn't have this surgery to drink Protein shakes and eat chicken, or basically low carb for the rest of my life!! I knew I would have to drink shakes and eat protein during the healing phase but at what point does the healthy diet come into play?

The reason for my tantrum today is that I'm 7 weeks post op, 44 pounds down 28 since surgery (need to update my stats) and have lost a pound a week for the last three weeks. And this week, nothing! I'm so tired of having to focus on this. I've been working out three times a week and I expected to see results, fruits of my labor so to speak! I know to some of you it sounds completely unreasonable but I'm still a newbie so let me have this one! I want a salad and fruit and Soup but it doesn't matter what I eat this last week or so, I've not lost more than a pound.

I surely hope at six months out I'm further along than I am now. Do I feel 100% better, absolutely, do I look better, surely and those two things alone make it worth it but I guess I never thought I'd still be 236 pounds since I feel like I'm basically starving.

Thank you vets for letting me rant, but I feel like this is a full time job, worrying about Water, weight, eating and I'm just frustrated today.

We can all relate to your feelings. It seems unfair that we do what we're supposed to do and our bodies decide to take a break from weight loss. It's no fun, but I think it's pretty much inevitable. We are not machines and there are a lot of complex interactions going on inside us. Go ahead and rant when you need to, but don't let yourself get discouraged. If you stay on track with your diet and exercise, a month or two from now you're going to be amazed at your progress.

As far as the need to prioritize Protein and avoid carbs, we all know that is the price of admission when we start, what we don't know is how it's going to feel months down the road. I feel you on that point, too. But I think you will agree with me that the end results are worth the effort. And don't forget that when you get to maintenance, you'll be adding in more vegetables, fruits and even some occasional starches. Hang in there.

You said " I didn't have this surgery to drink Protein shakes and eat chicken, or basically low carb for the rest of my life!! "

Seriously?? did you not know that is exactly what you will be doing for the rest of your life? This isnt a temporary fix where you do some dieting then go back to regular eating and all is well. You are going to have to change your lifestyle and eating habits forever or all this is nothing. I am a bit surprised you don't realize this. Maybe it's just a rant and I am reading into it, but if not, you need to reevaluate what you want out of this and what your willing to do to get it.

You Can Do This!

Pity parties are part of the program. Say that 5 times fast! Lol. Hang in there. I'm just 3 m out and have had many days like yours today, but just stay with the program and remember every month or two you get to add more food to your program. It will get better!????

I am 3 months post-op today and I eat whatever I want and have for at least a month. That being said, I do eat a healthy diet. I have salads almost every day and Proteins such as chicken, cheese, salmon, etc. I also have a small piece of dark chocolate every day without problems also.

Are you having a hard time with these foods?

@oatmealgirl I understand your pain. I get that way a lot when I get tired of eating meat eggs and cheese all the time. I miss my breads and it gets harder and harder to avoid them because its frustrating that you are so limited now. But we need this! We have to stick to it to get where we want to be. Not saying we aren't going to mess up and eat things we shouldn't but you just have to get back on that Protein packed horse the next day. It will be ok just keep your eyes on the prize!!

Pity parties are part of the program. Say that 5 times fast! Lol. Hang in there. I'm just 3 m out and have had many days like yours today, but just stay with the program and remember every month or two you get to add more food to your program. It will get better!

hehe i like this .. i will keep this for myself when times get tough and the tough gotta keep goin! xox