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10 week post op appointments

So I had 4 appointments yesterday...3 revolving around my sleeve and the other one was my dentist. My appointments were with my nutritionist, fitness trainer (part of my weight loss program), and my sleep specialist.

 

Good news is I weighed in at 257 pounds! I don't have any complications and it seems I might be able to stop taking my nexium.

 

Bad news is my premier protein shakes that I have had to drink twice a day have been staining my teeth! Ugh. So I guess I am going to have to switch from my chocolate version to a lighter color when I'm done with the 3 boxes I just bought from costco.

 

My nutritionist appointment went fairly well. She doesn't have any real concerns. I learned that I have, once again, not been getting enough calories in. I average around 600 calories a day. According to her, others at this stage are already up to 1000 calories. I was concerned and asked her if this is going to affect my metabolism because it has been 3 months, basically, since my body has been in a severe calorie deficit. She recommended that I try real hard to get my calories close to 1000, but no more than 1200 so I don't hit stalls etc.

 

I think if I could manage to eat that many calories, then I would lose weight more consistently and hit less stalls.

 

My other appointment with my fitness trainer went well. She was impressed and very supportive about all the steps I am taking to be more active. I expressed a little disappointment with how "slow" my weight loss has been considering all the effort I put in and the first thing she asked me was, "are you getting enough calories?"

 

So, right now, my calories are my main focus. I don't think I am a slow loser, but I think the weight should be coming off quicker considering my age, bmi, and activity level. I have always, in the past, lost weight fairly quickly so I feel something is just a little bit off.

 

I am putting every effort into eating more calories. This is a daily struggle for me. I feel the only time I can manage upwards of 800 calories is if I eat slider foods, fried foods, or high sugar foods...all of which I want to try and avoid. I am still figuring all this out and am extremely frustrated!!! I never would have thought that I would be frustrated because I am having difficulty getting enough food!!!

 

I want to do everything I can to keep the weight coming off at a consistent pace with no stalls. The only issue right now is that I am not eating enough calories to support my intense workouts.

 

Yesterday, I tried real hard. I basically ate from the time I woke up until I went to bed. As soon as I could eat something...I did. I even let my husband take me to Ruby Tuesday's thinking this could help up my calories. At the end of the day, I did reach 1200 calories, but I felt crappy and overly full. I actually felt extremely tired like I was going to pass out...I think from eating too much. I don't like how I felt yesterday!

 

Today, I wasn't hungry ALL DAY. I drank most of my meals. So I am sort of at a loss. If I stuff myself just to get my calories in, but am not hungry the whole next day, then what?

 

All in all, I don't want to stuff myself. I want to just eat normally when I'm hungry. I guess I just need to find higher calorie foods or make them. I am extremely dedicated in upping my calories because I truly feel that my weight loss will be better and more consistent.

 

Oh and I am definitely losing some hair. No one can tell, but me because I have soooo much hair! My brush has extra hair in it, my rubberbands, and the hair catcher has extra hair. I hope it doesn't get too bad, but it was still worth getting my sleeve.



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You might try going more slowly to give your body a chance to adjust as you up your calorie intake. You might try getting to 800 calories, do that for a couple of days, then move up to 900 calories, and so on. You essentially doubled your calorie intake in one day - no wonder your body didn't know what to do with it! :)

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To get my calories up, I added healthy fats like avocado and hemp seeds. I stopped buying low fat cheese (except string cheese and babybel- prefer lowfat there). I also added more fiber rich foods like carb balance tortillas, fruit and veggies. My carbs are up but they are healthy carbs. I did add one food that could be considered a slider but it is healthy, dry roasted edamame, 1/4c is 130 calories and 14 grams of protein. I can eat 1/2c of those buggers. I would try for 800 cals for a couple of weeks and then 1000 after that.

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Erp makes a good point that there are some higher calorie foods that are also nutritionally valuable. Just keep after it, you're going to find that sweet spot.

That is surprising and upsetting that the premier shakes are staining your teeth! Costco has an awesome return policy - I'm sure you could take your unopened cases & return them.

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These are all great ideas guys! Thank you. Sometimes when I am frustrated I can't think straight. yummm...avacados I could totally do that. I never thought of returning my shakes...what a great idea.

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I'll be interested to see how you do this week, b/c my RD actually recommends alternating higher and lower calorie days. Your body wants to be in homeostatis and the alternating calorie days can help shock it into weight loss. this is sort of the principle of the Mosley diet that is so popular right now.

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I have read all these chats and You all have given me some good ideas. I am 4 weeks post op as of tomorrow and haven't lost a pound since i finished my two weeks of shakes post op. To be honest with you, I am extremely frustrarted and really don't know what to do. I am not sure what to eat and when. At this point I have lost 31 pounds and am extremely stuck! I really want to maximize my weight loss at this time but Have really no support medically and am completely lost. Help please if you have any advice. Thanks

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Brigitte... I am the same! I am 5 weeks post and have not lost weight since week 3... I know your frustration! I am going to also try upping my cal every day and see what that dose for me. I will let you guys know how it goes. Today I got up to about 900 cal... we shall see...

Lifetime... I know that adding some healthy oils to your meals can help up your cal. I was adding a little coconut oil to many of my blended shakes and not only is it really good for you but it upped my cal for the day too... and it tastes good!

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I I also at a stall for about 2 weeks sleeve 3-4-2013 I was doing about 350-475 cals a day then I went up to about 600 and up my water a lot and walking more and the weight is coming off a again I am also getting about 70g of protein a day I do eat a little more on the weekends I still have a hard time to eat all my food in I try to eat about every 3 hrs...3 meals and 2 snack lots of water hope this help...Good Luck!!

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So glad, others are experiencing the same as me. At least I am not alone. Tomorrow is my first support group meeting so we will see how it goes. I think I need more than a once a month support group. I drink about 2 shakes a day, maybe 48 ounces of water and kind of munch on things here and there. I am pretty sure I am eating things I am not supposed to but at the same time, things that are not horrible either. All I know is that I ate a hell of alot more before the surgery and always maintained the same weight, way too heavy but always the same number. Now, I eat a fraction of what I had before and can't seem to shed anything so something ain't right here. I usually eat a big tablespoon of cottage cheese in the morning with reduced sugar jelly and maybe some scrambles egg. I feel like I can eat alot more than I should be able to??? Thanks to both of you that responded. it really helps. Please stay in contact with me :)

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