Stall. I know, eye roll

[madisunshine1 128]

I'm 9 almost 10 weeks out. I've been -31 lbs for 3 almost 4 weeks.

Super discouraged. Getting all my Protein, liquids, Vitamins, and working out. I'm able to eat larger amounts which scares me. I can eat about two small turkey burgers at a time. I can eat one full burger and some veggies. I can eat a small salad. Etc. I can eat good amounts.

I'm nervous.

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[shareeann 110]

I'm shocked I didn't think you could eat that much after. Do you have the gastric bypass or sleeve? I get the bypass tomorrow .

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@madisunshine1 It is really important to measure your portions and stick with what is recommended. Just because you can eat more - doesn't mean you should be. You know your body needs time to adjust and stalls are common. Be sure you're following the plan and the weight will continue to come off. Don't sabotage yourself.

[Clarevoyant 347]

I am 10 weeks and barely got down 3/4 of a hamburger patty this weekend, which was about 4 oz. Do you not feel any restriction?

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[madisunshine1 128]

@@Clarevoyant no, not really. I eat till I'm satisfied and stop. I don't feel much restriction at all. I stay under 1000 calories. Though my surgeon didn't give me a caloric intake restriction. High Protein. But not much restriction at all. I have other cues. But, that's it.

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[Icantbelieveit 955]

I'm 4 1/2 months gastric and cant fully eat a 4oz burger

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[madisunshine1 128]

What I've eaten today:

6 am Breakfast: 2 ounces of egg+sausage+ cheese casserole (I say casserole but obviously no bread)

10 am Snack: one Adkins's Protein bar

1145 am Lunch: 3ounces of turkey burger

1:45 pm Snack: Adkins Protein Bar

Now snack at 3:30: One serving of almonds + Peanut Butter

I'll eat 2-3 ounces of meat for dinner later and that's my 6 small meals

And then I'll walk tonight

I've had about 35 ounces of liquids so far and will drink a lot tonight per usual

This is a usual day. Sometimes less sometimes more.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@madisunshine1 I would try and eat some lean Protein rather than the Protein Bars (they can pack a lot of calories and fat depending on the brand). Peanut Butter is loaded with sugar so that may be an issue as well. I have been told that I should be eating every 3 hours (5-6 meals a day) - otherwise it is as though you are grazing. Change things up a bit and see if you can kick out of the stall. Be sure to measure and not eat more than you should - even if you don't feel full.

[chycky 671]

You should check with your nut, but my team is anti-snack. My intake between meals is Protein shakes (2 per day) and Water. I just moved up to 3oz meals at 3 months post op.

One piece of advice and something that stressed importance of measuring/weighing food is that I am to eat with Portion Control in mind, not eating until full. One key reason for that is "fullness" with restriction can lead to discomfort or throwing up.

I would also echo the Protein Bar comment.

[shareeann 110]

I was also told only three meals no snacking . Maybe doctors do it different ways.

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[madisunshine1 128]

I'm supposed to have 6 small meals. Both my surgeon and nut recommend it. Everyone is a little different.

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Thanks guys

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[shelbys mom 70]

I'm 9 almost 10 weeks out. I've been -31 lbs for 3 almost 4 weeks.

Super discouraged. Getting all my Protein, liquids, Vitamins, and working out. I'm able to eat larger amounts which scares me. I can eat about two small turkey burgers at a time. I can eat one full burger and some veggies. I can eat a small salad. Etc. I can eat good amounts.

I'm nervous.

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Sounds like you may be eating roo much. What your daily caloric in take?

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[Candygyrl 637]

What I've eaten today:

6 am Breakfast: 2 ounces of egg+sausage+ cheese casserole (I say casserole but obviously no bread)

10 am Snack: one Adkins's Protein bar

1145 am Lunch: 3ounces of turkey burger

1:45 pm Snack: Adkins Protein Bar

Now snack at 3:30: One serving of almonds + Peanut Butter

I'll eat 2-3 ounces of meat for dinner later and that's my 6 small meals

And then I'll walk tonight

I've had about 35 ounces of liquids so far and will drink a lot tonight per usual

This is a usual day. Sometimes less sometimes more.

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I don't know about anyone else but me. I struggle to eat this much on ANY given day. I would suggest you talk to your dietician. I do not have the authority to tell you how much you should be eating or how much you should be ABLE to eat. I personally do not eat Protein Bars but I keep a few in the freezer in case of emergency. 1000 calories (although I don't count calories) seems like a high number more like maintenance. I understand you workout so you may burn off a portion of this but the scales prove otherwise.

I personally could eat no more than 2 jimmy dean turkey sausage links for bkfst. Drink. Maybe 1 boiled egg 2 hours later. Drink. A Protein shake around lunch time. Drink. cheese and 5 apple slices late afternoon and maybe 2 cups of Spring mix and spinach greens with cucumber, strawberry, light dressing with a 2 oz piece of lean Protein cut up very small into the salad. THIS IS ON A GOOD DAY. The only thing I've eaten so far today is a package of apple slices (60cal) a Premier Protein shake (160 cal) and about 24 oz of Water. It's just one of those days-- I'm not hungry, not feeling like eating. I'll have another Protein Shake around 7, workout at 8 and try to squeeze in another protein before bed but I wouldn't bet on it.

That's not the best example of what to do. I'm just trying to share with you what I can handle-- but I'm lucky to get in 500 or 600 calories on any given day and I still exercise about 4 days a week. ! am 12 weeks post op. This might just be a stall but after 3 weeks of no movement I'd be concerned too. You may have to make some adjustments.

[madisunshine1 128]

I put everything in my fitness pal today. I am done eating and ate 653 calories and 60 grams of Protein. My dinner involved Beans so my carb intake was higher. Does that seem about right?

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I put everything in my fitness pal today. I am done eating and ate 653 calories and 60 grams of Protein. My dinner involved Beans so my carb intake was higher. Does that seem about right?

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I don't know. What is your Protein target? 60 grams seems low. Mine is 100 grams.