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I am at a stall. I had surgery one month ago. Down 20 pounds. I eat about 1000-1200 calories daily, and ride my bike at 21MPH for one hour six days a week. My clothes are feeling wonderful with muscles tightening up everywhere. But I feel the scale should be showing a bigger loss. A fear for me is could I be eating too little calories? I'm afraid that my body is thinking that it's in starvation mode and holding onto what I eat. FYI - my calories are 80% protein. Less than 10g of sug...

I started my Pre-op protein shake/liquid diet today!!!

Went to my pre-surgery class today...this was my last step I got to sample protein drinks and honestly, I am a little more excited for surgery!

Back to adding protein shakes, food alone, just not getting all my protein..

if nothing else...protein, protein, protein

Trying several protein drinks beforehand! Slowly decreasing my Diet coke intake

I had moved away from the simpliest of staples in the lapband lifestyle...."The Protein Shake".......after a few days of reuniting with them; my body is already responding......it's the little things......

when eating, is everything together 1/2 cup (protein/veggie) or is it seperate?? mis73 said between 1/2-1 cu and no more...thoughts??

Pre op diet starts today! One protein shake of my new life down!

I am almost 2 weeks post op. See my surgeon on Wednesday for my post op visit and I am down 32lbs but that includes pre-op diet. I am down 18lbs since surgery on 3/06. Still having a hard time getting the protein shakes down but I should be able to start eating pureed foods this week

So while everyone is stuffing their face with KitKats someone brought in for the office, I'm eating my chocolate peanut butter protein bar:protein 15 grms, tastes the same..

protein will be my priority from now on... Ive been a slacking a$$ slacker.

Have had a good day. On vacation the rest of the week. I took the man-child to his friend's house this morning and then went straight to the gym. Had my protein shake around noon and didn't eat "lunch" til 4. LOL

So its Monday and back to the grind. Down a pound today. That makes 33. I'm snacking again today. Had cottage cheese and melon. I'm trying to cut back on the protein shakes...trying to have actual food to see if that helps me over this plateau. Happy Monday Ya'll!

I've barely gotten any protein in today!!! I had some chicken broth and an apple juice box, plus about 12 oz. iced decaf tea and 6 oz. water...oh and a SF jello too. Walked more than yesterday (bought a pedometer and use that all day)...once I'm standing, after about 5 minutes, the pain is bearable...it's just standing up that kills me!!!

Wow am I sleepy today! I've forced myself to drink 64 oz of water and 2 protein shakes... it has NOT been easy.

Well I had to do a 6 month dietican supervised diet first for insurance purposes, I lost 25 pounds in those six months. The rest of the weight has come off since my 2 week pre op diet. For the most part 50 pounds of it has come off since June 22nd.

I cant wait for the fill. I try to eat mostly protein to keep me full longer, however it gets kind of boring. I really cant wait to have bread. I have 2 weeks for that.

I am not doing to bad with the weight loss, I am about 11-12 down since 1st week post op. I totally understand the impatient part. Its like I know what to do I just dont always do it.

i was banded going on 2 wks now i have been thorugh the ups and downs thinking i have done sumthing crazy cause it was so hard doing the diets and all but does seems to be a little better now. can u give me any advice on whats good to do to boost my weight lost i mean i really want this to work right now it seems to be at a stand still, the only thing on my list to eat right now is grits, and yogurt, and like protein drinks but im hungry on that. i will be happy next i can start on soft meats.

oh one more question..how do you do with your protein?? do you try to get at least 60 grams a day or do you even worry about it??

I know wat u mean about going back to the beginning again to get this band working for me better. I started on liquids again ..been on them for 3 days...dont have much energy but I am drinking protein shakes. So how are u doing?

My nutritionist told me to have about 60 grams of protein but she wants me to go up to 80 grams. My aunt had this surgery and she also told me that she doesn't do well with meats. My band isn't filled yet so I can take in drinks pretty fast. I go back to the doctor on the 27th and possibly getting filled.

Thanks for your help

Hi, You will be as successful. I am curious how much protein your nutritionist wants you to eat? I always eat my protein first no matter what kind of protein it is. I do not eat white soft bread or rolls. I have found I do not do well with grilled red meats or grilled pork, even if I chew, chew, chew, to beat the band. Those food just do not sit well with me. The key is eat slower than you think you need too and drink just as slow. When your body heals you will be able to go a little faster as your body adjusts. I had lunch at a friends house yesterday. I am not telling anyone so I had to really concentrate on going slow. The hostess served Philly cheese steak. I did ok. I am here for you if you have any questions. Have a great day. Kathy imaluckydog

-Start excercising right away...it helps with weight loss, gas pain, etc.

-Really chew slowly...if you get stuck on solids, it will hurt

-You are not alone....I haven't shared my surgery with many people and often felt very alone....go on here...it will help!

-Your hair might fall out at alarming rates. My doctor told me that this only happens to bypass patients....so not true! Make sure to get your protein, buy biotin, and remember that it will stop, and will grow back. Mine started 4 months out, and still falls out (less though), but it is growing back in everywhere too!

As far as workouts, I usually do 30 minutes on the elliptical or 30 minutes jogging and power walking. I also do abs and arm weights.

Keep up the good work, and please feel free to write back if you have any more questions...we are all here for each other

Mona, the secret is keeping up with the 1/4 cup protein and exercising when I can. I have to really get serious with the workout thing. Determination helps a lot. Thanks for the compliment!!

I don't write them down, but each morning I need to mentally know what I'm going to eat and when so that I can kinda plan my day. At least right now where I'm still on a restricted diet, I can't just stop and a restaurant and pick up something if I get hungry. I've been eating usually around 600-800, although I've been more focused on making sure I get at least 60-80gm of protein and under 60gm of carbs.