Why can't I lose weight after 3 weeks post-op!

[malvarez1210 9]

Thanks for the great tips everyone!! So glad to hae great support from others who are or have gone through this. So truly appreciative of your help!!

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[Christinamo7 4,042]

I'm 4 weeks post op, lost 23lbs. and haven't been able to lose anything goes else for a week! I can only get 32 oz Water in, a little Protein, usually 1/2 Protein shake and some pureed Beans mostly. Has anyone else experienced this? I can't understand if im barely eating why can't I lose weight! So frustrated and disappointed. Help!!

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there is a real good chance you are not eating or drinking enough. when that happens your body holds on to everything it has.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

@@malvarez1210 If you are only three weeks out, you are likely not on solid foods yet, but maybe pureed and soft foods? Drink your Protein shakes and get your Water. As for other Protein options in those stages, here are some good ones:

• scrambled egg
• soft cheeses
• cottage cheese
• greek yogurt
• refried Beans
• tuna salad
• chicken salad

This site has some good recipes for this stage:

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/pureed-foods.html

[Samara1974 116]

One of the ladies on my Facebook support group found this article about why we have the three week stall (which I am currently in)

http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.php

[sja 38]

I've been eating a lot of mashed potatoes because it's on the list for soft foods. Maybe that's it?!

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I've been eating a lot of mashed potatoes because it's on the list for soft foods. Maybe that's it?!

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Mashed potatoes are soft but don't have any Protein. How are you getting in your Protein?

[malvarez1210 9]

I add unflavored Protein to everything that doesn't have or has very little, like applesauce. My NWT says that fine, it's a way to add Protein. I bought a bag at GNC.

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[malvarez1210 9]

I'm also having a hard time eating slowly and taking little sips, all those years of taking one bite after another. How much time does everyone take in between sips and bites? I'm also having a hard time knowing when I'm getting full. Has that happened to anyone? I don't think I'm overeating because I don't feel sick afterwards, it's just weird I really can't tell. What are some of the signs of fullness? I do get a knot in my upper stomach if I eat too fast and it takes a while for it to go away.

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[sja 38]

I've been eating a lot of mashed potatoes because it's on the list for soft foods. Maybe that's it?!

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Mashed potatoes are soft but don't have any Protein. How are you getting in your Protein?

Protein shakes. Two days ago started with soft diet so now it's egg, ground beef, tuna, cheese, etc.

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[sja 38]

Yesterday I had 46 grams of Protein, today it's been 54. I think for 3 weeks post op that's good. No?? NUT wasn't concerned at my 2 wk checkup. I think she said 40-60 at this stage, for an average.

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[SassyNanny 311]

I know I'm full when it feels uncomfortable. Burping is a sign. Feeling nauseous means you ate too much. I didn't get a sense of satiation until I started on solid foods. liquids I could drink more of.

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[malvarez1210 9]

Yesterday I drank more and ate more Protein and knocked off 2 lbs, thank God! Maybe I wasn't drinking enough and getting enough Proteins. Lots of people mentioned that and it seems to be true, thank you! I did add unflavored Protein to things that had little or no protein.

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[epenagos 6]

I'm 4 weeks post op, lost 23lbs. and haven't been able to lose anything goes else for a week! I can only get 32 oz Water in, a little Protein, usually 1/2 Protein shake and some pureed Beans mostly. Has anyone else experienced this? I can't understand if im barely eating why can't I lose weight! So frustrated and disappointed. Help!!

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I just had a chat with my dr. He says it's normal and recommended me to weight my self only every month, since after the 3rd week you will fluctuate a bit, because your body is trying to adjust to the changes in food and food consistency. Am with you

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[epenagos 6]

Neither my surgeon or NUT really give me a diet. He says it's a lifestyle change so I need to learn to eat healthy, and not totally restrict or I'll end up failing like all other diets.

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Hi, don't say that how far are you with the surgery? If you want I can translate mine its in spanish since my surgery was over seas, and give it to you. Yes it's a life style change but you need guidance. Let me know

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[epenagos 6]

I've been eating a lot of mashed potatoes because it's on the list for soft foods. Maybe that's it?!

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For my 3rd week semi solid foods, I have I can eat between 3 to 6 Oz per food every 2 to 3 hours for a total of 4 to 6 meals a day.

Allowed foods: chopped in tiny pieces, ground for Protein. cooked vegetables without skin, chopped fruits without seeds, ham low in fat and carbs.

Not allowed: foods high in calories, rich in satrch such as rice, bread, and tortillas. Fatty foods, fried foods, nuts, almonds, whole grain foods, coconut, cereals with Fiber, raw vegetables, fruits with skin, foods with dry or hard texture. No banana or grapefruit

Have liquids every 20 to 30 min, avoid long periods of time without eating, do not mix liquids with solids, stop drinking 30 min prior to eating and start drinking 30 min after eating. Potatoe only one medium potatoe a day.

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