4.5 WEEKS frustrated constipated not losing much

[JMW 14]

I know - trust the process

I am tracking every bite and all Water - getting Protein and h20 (eating under 800/day)

At 4 weeks only have 18 lb loss - very frustrated - and can not poop.

geez seriously - I know this will work - but I am seriously frustrated

[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,003]

Hi there

Try to ride this bit out. The pooping will settle (does your surgical team know?) and when it does - well, there’s 6 pounds!

But seriously, 18 lbs in 4 weeks is GREAT! Have you ever lost like that before? That is actually pretty decent going! This is a marathon, not a sprint, remember.

How’s the eating plan going? Have you found Protein that works etc?

[JMW 14]

THANKS FOR THE REPLY

getting 80-90 g of Protein a day usually chicken or eggs (and p Protein Shake for breakfast)

I love protein so that is no problem really - I guess I am frustrated bc i feeling like i am doing the whole thing nearly PERFECT and ?? I should be getting more payoff

this is a marathon - try to keep that in mind - Turtle wins the race - right

[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,003]

Good about the food.

The marathon thing is hard. I know in my first three months it felt so danged slow - but 5he weight graph I kept on myfitnesspal says otherwise - no-one noticed, I was a bit disheartened. But then it just kept going and going and I was averaging 3lb a week and then 2lb a week and I overshot my goal, and overshot my new goal. I weigh daily - I loved graphing the loss.

Of course being the ocd I am, then I worried about how to STOP the weight loss (a real thing!) but it all worked out.

I know it is hard but focus on your Protein, your eating habits, not snacking. What will your new forever-routines look like? Because now is the time to experiment, invent your alternative go-to foods, and set your new eating habits. You’ll have some stalls (about a month is common - can last a week or two! But it passes) and in those stalls I always found I dropped a clothing size! And despite the stalls, if you eat on programme, and start exercising well, that weight just drifts off, a little each day.

It is magic! And hard work re the eating habits, and starv8ng out the carb cravings, tho!

x

[JMW 14]

thanks for the advice - I really appreciate it !!

[k.love 14]

Take milk of mag. You'll clear right out

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[TomCruzMomShoes 49]

8 hours ago, JMW said:

I know - trust the process

I am tracking every bite and all Water - getting Protein and h20 (eating under 800/day)

At 4 weeks only have 18 lb loss - very frustrated - and can not poop.

geez seriously - I know this will work - but I am seriously frustrated

I had/have the poop issue, it really sucks and am still managing it. My surgeon recommended Colace daily, and I also take a probiotic which was recommended by someone like 5 years out of their surgery. A few times I realize I haven't gone in a while, I take a Smooth Move tea to help move things along. I've done pretty well with that combo so far. Hydration is also a HUGE part of it, the more you drink the easier you will go. Good luck, and congrats on your AMAZING success so far (don't sell those 18lbs short!).

[AggiG 176]

13 hours ago, JMW said:

I know - trust the process

I am tracking every bite and all Water - getting Protein and h20 (eating under 800/day)

At 4 weeks only have 18 lb loss - very frustrated - and can not poop.

geez seriously - I know this will work - but I am seriously frustrated

I understand the Constipation so I took Milk of Magnesia, help some. Start weight: 244, Surgery weight: 227, Current weight: 215

Hang in there things will start to move.

[JMW 14]

thanks for the support !

[JMW 14]

thank you for the reply and support

[Kris77 1,507]

I had Constipation every three days. Never had it before. Someone told me about vital Protiens collagen Peptide. I put a scoop in my coffee. Not only does it have 18 g protien in it, good for skin and hair...I go the rr regularly now. I bought it at HeB in the healthy foods area.

[JMW 14]

I appreciate the tip will definitely check it out !!

[GradyCat 3,692]

Oh my goodness, you're 18 pounds lighter --- that's GREAT! Look at the positive side of that number instead of dwelling on bigger numbers. You'll lose the weight with time. The surgery wasn't a magic bullet, just a tool to get us to our ideal weight. It'll be okay. I'm just 2.5 weeks post surgery and I am having regular, albeit small, bowel movements, but I'm still on a liquid-only diet, so that might change when I go on real food.