rcarter76
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Can we talk. I'm going through the exact same thing as you. I was sleeved on 3/11 and to date I have only lost 12 poiunds. My carbs are under 20 grams and my protein is definitely at 60 grams, and for the life of me I don't know what's wrong. Something is terribly wrong with me and I don't know what..............
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hey rachel, hope you are doing well. haven't seen or heard from you in a month. please e-mail if you don't want to come on here. again i hope you are doing well. i am concerned about you. love you girl and keep your head up.
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Please tell me I made the right decision
rcarter76 replied to rlocke6500's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It will go away, it has been 7 weeks for me and I barely remember it, but if you look bad through the threads, you will see, I felt the same too! You can do it, great job, walk it off, it helps! -
Why is it that I can only eat like 2 bites of lean turkey meat, or any other Protein, like cottage cheese, fish etc. But the BAD/Carby or fat foods like chips or bread or Cookies go down easy and I don't feel full? Are those what are called slider foods? Can anyone define that for me and explain? I feel like I can eat MORE of the bad stuff, even when it seems to be thick regular food... Anyway, any comments appreciated. I am on all regular foods except salad but still trying to do the protein first etc etc
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OK - That's IT! I am STILL not losing!
rcarter76 replied to rcarter76's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My biggest thing here is: Stop stressing. When I freaked out, it added worry and anxiety to my body and the weight held still because my body was under stress and it won't let go. I didn't get on the scale or obsess last week since I was out of town and got back and had lost another 3.5 lbs! Watch the carbs, get 60-80g Protein, drink ALL YOUR Water, and get moving. THose are my staples that I tell myself each day. Equally as important is getting your Vitamins. I take 2 mutli's, 3 Calcium and a B12 each day and I think that helps my body work better. It is the hardest moment after recovering from surgery to feel as if we have "failed again". But after visiting my surgeon week before last, he almost giggled at my stress (not in a bad way), but encouraged me to relax and enjoy it instead of stressing. HE reassured me that there was NO way it could NOT fall off. So, try to relax, and enjoy. One other thing i noticed is that someone mentioned grits and mac n cheese. For me Pasta and bread during my first 6 weeks wasn't allowed, it grows in your tummy and we don't want to stretch our sleeve's! I am officially in my 7th week and get to try new foods. I am counting down the days until I get to eat real salads! I have to wait until the 3 month mark, but I am halfway there! Keep it up everyone, glad to be back around!:thumbup1: -
Jana,
They told me to sort of restart, and up my protein etc. But the MOST important advice he told me was to enjoy the ride, and that it was impossible for it NOT to work. And to stop obsessing over the scale and ENJOY. I have been gone ALL week for a work trip in Portland, and got on the scale this morning and I lost 3 lbs this week, and I didn't even have ONE protein shake, and I know I went over the carb limit everyone keeps talking about. I just ate tiny portions. I let myself feel full etc. I am overjoyed and recommitted and I know I need to relax and stop stressing and let the weight come off. I had surgery on Dec 7th and I am now literally 40 lbs lighter, that is fast!
How about you, how are you holding up and progressing?
R
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OK - That's IT! I am STILL not losing!
rcarter76 replied to rcarter76's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
THanks Laura! I am trying to catch up with you! 10 more and I will be there. I am so happy you are doing well, this is very exciting. I need to post after photos, since I already look different. I will take some this week and I DO need to measure... My goal this week is to UP my water intake! Talk to you soon! -
I know exactly how you feel. It wasn't the carb counting, etc that helped, it was me LETTING GO and allowing my body to do what it does naturally. I stopped stressing and lost 3 lbs in the last 2 days after stalling for almost a month. I tried changing carbs to 30g a day, no change, I made sure and got my Water and Protein in too. The only advice I have is to stop weighing yourself for at least a week and just be happy you are not gaining and THINK THIN. I did that and it is coming off again. Plus my surgeon says the cookie cutter bariatric diet doesn't work for 20% of us, so you may need to up your caloric intake. Mine went up from 600-800 to now 1000-1200 and I am losing. Since you are so active you may need more. Each of us is different and it is a hard process to find out what works for each of us. The best thing you can do it "jump start" your body again. Go back to the pre-op diet and take 2 Protein shakes a day and then 2 lean protein meals with steamed veggies and see if that shakes it up a bit. Don't give up!
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OK - That's IT! I am STILL not losing!
rcarter76 replied to rcarter76's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are right Linda, today I got on the scale and it says 247.6! 2 more down! I am 3 pounds away from having lost 40 lbs! WHOOO HOOOO -
OK - That's IT! I am STILL not losing!
rcarter76 replied to rcarter76's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I moved down a 1.2 lbs today! WHOO HOO I guess since it has been so long I will take it, and to be out of the 250s is feeling great. I feel thinner today (mentally) and am going to ride that high! I have a work trip next week and have already stocked up and planned my meals and days so I can be good and keep losing. Hang in there, trust me I know and feel your frustration! Best to you... -
SAME here! Only 1.2 pounds down, but I am officially out of the 250s!!!! WHEW! I weighed 249.6 today. I will take it! Now I hope I can keep it up! Maybe just the stress held it on, because after my dr appt yesterday and my surgeon's encouragement I have felt thinner and better and just keep thinking positive about all the weight that is to come. I have lost over 34 lbs in less than 2 months! YAY
