Let me first say that I am happy with my weight loss. I was banded march 20, 2009 and have lost 34lbs so far. However, much of that weight loss was in the first 3 weeks of my surgery. I have not lost anything since. I keep going between the same 3lbs and it is driving me crazy. Can anyone give me some advice? Here is what I ate today

egg whites and 2 turkey sausage

South beach bar

4oz meat loaf 2oz cream spinach (Boston Market)

I exercise 3 times a week for 30min on an elliptical trainer.

I will say that I do struggle to get my Water in. I get about 40-45oz i am trying to increase this.

In addition, I wanted to know how many carbs should I be eating a day? Thanks

Let me first say that I am happy with my weight loss. I was banded march 20, 2009 and have lost 34lbs so far. However, much of that weight loss was in the first 3 weeks of my surgery. I have not lost anything since. I keep going between the same 3lbs and it is driving me crazy. Can anyone give me some advice? Here is what I ate today

egg whites and 2 turkey sausage

South beach bar

4oz meat loaf 2oz cream spinach (Boston Market)

I exercise 3 times a week for 30min on an elliptical trainer.

I will say that I do struggle to get my Water in. I get about 40-45oz i am trying to increase this.

In addition, I wanted to know how many carbs should I be eating a day? Thanks

About how many calories are you consuming each day? It seems like you may not be consuming enough calories/protein each day. I regularly eat 1200-1500 each day. You may need to eat a tiny bit more (100-200 calories per day) to jump start your weight loss again.

About how many calories are you consuming each day? It seems like you may not be consuming enough calories/protein each day. I regularly eat 1200-1500 each day. You may need to eat a tiny bit more (100-200 calories per day) to jump start your weight loss again.

I really don't keep track of my calories. My doctor said I should focus on Protein 60g. However, I don't really keep in track of that either. Sometimes I take protein shots. I guess I will have to start tracking my calories as well. Thanks for you advice.

I would try using dailyplate.com (or some other online journal) for a couple of weeks to track your food. It sounds like a lot of work but it really isnt and is it so worth it.

A lot of times what we think is "enough" or the "right choice" - isnt. And if you dont - how can you correct?

Hello All

I was banded on 4/13/09. I lost 10 pounds right away....now I am going up and down on the same three pounds. So frustrating I put the scale away and will only weigh once a week now.

I lost 25 before sugery so I am at a 35 pound weight loss now. But I sure am stuck.............

I am on liquids and thought maybe that is why I m losing so slowly. I know for sure I am not eating more than 800 calories a day.

Getting my Water in. Protien on liquids is hard because my doctor doesn't like Protein shakes.............adding powder to liquids ect.

I think your body sorta has to catch up with the weight loss sometimes and just levels out until it has the energy to start losing again........I don't know. I hope I start to lose again too........

I would increase your excercise to 60 minutes daily 6-7 days a week. That is my doctors expectation. I have been following it to a T. Not only do I feel great, but I've had some weight loss too (now I am still only 2.5 weeks post op) but the exercise is shrinking my waist!

I'm losing faster now that I'm eating more. Sounds crazy I know, but last time I went to the doc they told me to eat between 1000 and 1400 cal a day. It's working.

I was banded on the same day as u and I've lost 19 since surg and 25 total! I think you are doing awsome, i wish I were 10 more lbs along! lol increase your calories, that helped me when I was at a stall! congrats on your awsome progress and keep up the good work!

amy

Thanks everyone for responding. I will start to track and increase my calories. I am always so worried that I am eating to much. I will give you guys an update soon. THANKS!!:smile: