asr2468 25 Posted February 10, 2013 I know that 1-2 pounds per week is typical and is good but I guess I thought since I'm so deprived from food that the loss would be greater since I literally have 3 EAS shakes a day and 64 oz of Water Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giovy 29 Posted February 10, 2013 I know that 1-2 pounds per week is typical and is good but I guess I thought since I'm so deprived from food that the loss would be greater since I literally have 3 EAS shakes a day and 64 oz of Water Three shakes aren't enough to promote weight loss. Don't get discouraged! I was complaining about the same thing for weeks then my doc pointed out that because I was consuming so little calories that my body had lowered my metabolism so as not to expend too much energy. Once I started mushy food and upped my calories a little I started losing again, plus I've also started gym so I'm losing more consistently. So don't lose hope it's normal and you will start losing just be patient and follow your dr instructions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4thefuture31 20 Posted February 11, 2013 Thanks again' date=' I don't know what I feel but I feel like having a new toy I can't play w cuz I'm in liquids then I start thinking Ive come this car on shakes why stop? I will say mentally, this phase is sooooo confusing its emotionally draining. I go from missing food to not being hungry to not thinking ill ever eat again lol. Then the scales said minus 2 and I haven't eaten in 2 weeks..... I get what everyone is saying and I thank you I just worry that my body is ok and this is what it will take to lose even a pound that's was worries me[/quote'] I'm in the same boat but I'm only 4 days post op. I'm on such a roller coaster. I see food I really want it! But not very hungry. I've had some cottage cheese and liquids. I feel like emotional crap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted February 11, 2013 Try staying off the scale if it upsets you. I for one can weigh every morning and it doesn't bother me, but if it drives you mad and depresses you, its time to stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asr2468 25 Posted February 11, 2013 I physically cannot drink more I'm almost at my need of 60 g of Protein at 51 g . Today is my fiancées birthday last Sunday was mine, I've been strong and I'm getting through the obsessive food thoughts I'm not hungry anymore since I've only had Protein shakes. I guess I never realized the addiction I had to food I seriously thought I was in control just was a bit lazy... I felt sad today because I felt like I couldn't make my fiancés birthday extra special by being with him for whatever he wanted to do or go. Last week I could sit while someone ate, this week not so much. To see him so complacent to go to lunch w his friends for his birthday instead of me I felt sad. This isn't forever I introduce mushies on Saturday but I've missed the food enjoyment of my birthday his and next valentines day:( I should also mention how he supports me and when I tell him this he of course tells me he just loves being with me and relaxing but I feel I missed out of making the day special. Even more ridiculous is the emotional crying I went through for 20 min. I feel like an alcoholic at a winery or a person who can't use there legs but is listening to people complain about how they are sore from walking all day.... The emotional roller coaster is messing w me baddd and Im a bit disappointed in myself for it....sorry this is so long just need to vent u guys are such great support!!! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites