How much are you able to eat 1 month out?

[samskiles 159]

Tomorrow will be 1 month out for me and I feel like I'm always starving! I am eating every 3 hours and only eating about 4 oz but I know I could eat more. Here is what a typical day looks like:

B: Premier Protein shake or Turkey Sausage (3 links)

S: String cheese or Babybel cheese

L: 4 oz of Protein and veggies

S: Greek yogurt or cottage cheese

D: 4 oz of protein and veggie

I feel like I'm eating too much and the scale hasn't moved in over a week!!

Suggestions please! I am getting so discouraged!

[sbg224 318]

I am 6 weeks out tomorrow and felt the same way as you do. I am down 29lbs and that includes pre-op, so losing weight very slowly and doc agreed, but he says slow and steady is the best way to do it. I am eating almost exactly as you do, and get hungry about every 2-3 hours. I do walk in pool, 2 bad knees, and ride my bike, but hope to start weight training soon. It will come off, and it does frustrate me when I see people not hungry and losing it so fast, then there is us, but in the end, it might take a little longer, I think we will catch up, good luck.

[samskiles 159]

I am 6 weeks out tomorrow and felt the same way as you do. I am down 29lbs and that includes pre-op, so losing weight very slowly and doc agreed, but he says slow and steady is the best way to do it. I am eating almost exactly as you do, and get hungry about every 2-3 hours. I do walk in pool, 2 bad knees, and ride my bike, but hope to start weight training soon. It will come off, and it does frustrate me when I see people not hungry and losing it so fast, then there is us, but in the end, it might take a little longer, I think we will catch up, good luck.

It is hard to see everyone else more successful.

[samiro23 13]

I'm totally with u guys same here. Why is this going so slow..sleeved 8/18 and only down 24 p nds which were the first 2 weeks. Is it possible this isn't gonna work..wtf..sorry just alil disguisted. .. everyone else is down a ton of weight and not hungry..

[TXTinana 269]

Only down 24 lbs? ONLY? That's an accomplishment in and of itself. That is something to be proud of and obviously it already is working. It sounds like y'all may just be experiencing the dreaded "3 week stall" I just got over mine and today marks 4 weeks past surgery (23 lbs down) and the scale finally dropped 3 lbs as if over night. Don't beat yourself up. 24 lbs in a month is successful.

Edited September 14, 2015 by TXTinana

[samiro23 13]

Thank you txtiana ..I'm just alil down in dumps I know it's good I guess I was just expecting it to fall off. Ur right it is an accomplishment iw just want to be thin already lmao !!! Kidding but considering what I was eating to know I just wish it was alil more.. congrats on ur fabulous weight loss..keep up the good work mama..

[Niki15 198]

I am 5 weeks out just came back from the NUT she said 3 meals and 2 shakes thats it .I am only down 23 pounds since surgery and work out 3 times a week.

[atontor 1,068]

Tomorrow will be 1 month out for me and I feel like I'm always starving! I am eating every 3 hours and only eating about 4 oz but I know I could eat more. Here is what a typical day looks like:

B: Premier Protein shake or Turkey Sausage (3 links)

S: String cheese or Babybel cheese

L: 4 oz of Protein and veggies

S: Greek yogurt or cottage cheese

D: 4 oz of protein and veggie

I feel like I'm eating too much and the scale hasn't moved in over a week!!

Suggestions please! I am getting so discouraged!

Hi. Don't be discouraged, everyone is different. It takes time. Are you walking or exercising?

[Kindle 8,667]

I was barely on puréed at one month out and I was still getting most of my nutrition from Protein smoothies (64oz fluid+60g protein/day). The most I could "eat" was maybe 2 tablespoons of refried Beans or scrambled eggs or pureed Soup or Greek yogurt once or twice/day. It was at least 4-6 months before I could eat 4 oz in one sitting.

I'm not saying you are eating too much, just that I couldn't consume that much so soon. i actually increased my calories as quickly as possible as I progressed. I didn't want my metabolism to get used to the low calories for very long. I say stick with your plan, don't worry about calories at this point, (you DEFINITELY aren't eating too much) and if you are worried about not losing fast enough, then STAY OFF THE scale. Seriously, I weighed at 11 days and again at 6 weeks. Healing and getting enough Protein and Water should be your only priorities right now.

[samskiles 159]

I was barely on puréed at one month out and I was still getting most of my nutrition from Protein smoothies (64oz fluid+60g protein/day). The most I could "eat" was maybe 2 tablespoons of refried Beans or scrambled eggs or pureed Soup or Greek yogurt once or twice/day. It was at least 4-6 months before I could eat 4 oz in one sitting.

I'm not saying you are eating too much, just that I couldn't consume that much so soon. i actually increased my calories as quickly as possible as I progressed. I didn't want my metabolism to get used to the low calories for very long. I say stick with your plan, don't worry about calories at this point, (you DEFINITELY aren't eating too much) and if you are worried about not losing fast enough, then STAY OFF THE scale. Seriously, I weighed at 11 days and again at 6 weeks. Healing and getting enough Protein and Water should be your only priorities right now.

I'm following my doctors orders I just don't ever feel like I'm getting full. I will be hungry 30 minutes after I eat!

[stelsewhere 27]

Hi! We had the exact same surgery date tomorrow is my 1 month appt.

I'm "only" down 18 lbs since surgery BUT I had to get some pants for work (I go back Wednesday) and I was shocked to see I'm wearing an 18! I was a 20/22 before surgery.

I hit a stall at three weeks, but I can tell I'm still looking thinner.

Remember, we are healing at this point. I don't know about you guys but I can barely get 600 calories in a day. My body is in starvation mode and holding on to every pound!

Once I'm back at work and cleared to start working out, and can handle more calories, I know the weight will start coming off.

Hang in the guys - and stop looking at the scaled. I've forced myself to only weigh in once a week.

[Kindle 8,667]

Are you on a PPI? Are you getting at least 64oz of Water? Acid and thirst can both feel like hunger...especially acid. My surgeon had me on 40mg omeprazole mandatory for 2 months. Even with that, I would occasionally feel "hungry" and a couple Rolaids or Maalox would make the feeling go away.

[Veronica_mm 87]

I eat twice a day and a ton of sugar free popsicle. That's all I get hungry for. Along with my 2 shakes and Water ughhh the water is the toughest part.

[Sharon1964 2,530]

Three meals of 1/3 cup food each, no Snacks. Time between meals is spent getting in fluids. One month on omeprazole required.

[ExcitedNana 30]

I'm 12 days post-op and down about not losing more. However, the inches are looking very good. Also, I bought an 8 lb stick of hamburger the other day to make chili for a cookout. I thought to myself, I wonder if that really weighs 8 lb. So, I went to my scales and weighed myself holding it and then without. Then I thought, OMG, that's 8 lb! Just think of that on your body. It really hit me what "only" 8 pounds was in reality!