Putting the brakes on!!

[wizard200jrc 0]

This may sound odd, but I'm wondering how to slow the weight loss down. I had surgery on July 27th 2009> My weight was 241. My dr said he would like to see me down to a goal weight in about a year. Well here it is only Nov. 8th and my weight is 174. Isnt this to much, to fast and how can I keep from losing and continuing to drop. I have no appetite.:crying:

[Tiffykins 673]

I am struggling with the same issue.

I started at 263 on June 3rd, and today I'm at 170. That's 93lbs in 5 months. I spoke to my surgeon in September at a follow up, and he advised me to quit counting calories and carbs, and to eat whatever my body would tolerate. I only had 48lbs to goal when I saw him, and he told me it should take me another 4-6 months to get to goal. Least to say, I'm only 20lbs from goal at this point. I eat more carbs than I used to, and I try to eat foods with higher calorie counts. Least to say, I'm still losing 2-3lbs per week.

I am not eating a bunch of junk food items, but I do eat Pasta, mashed potatoes, more veggies, and meats.

My appetite is still sub-par, and I'm never hungry. So, I can completely empathize with you on that aspect of this surgery.

[wizard200jrc 0]

Thank you Tiffany. Its nice to know there are others out there. Its funny, Some of the foods that are supposed to be hard to hande have been the easiest. I can drink coke. It actually calms my stomach and beef Jerky is easy, Yet I can try to eat a small sandwich and get nauseated on the bread. Go figure

[Tiffykins 673]

Thank you Tiffany. Its nice to know there are others out there. Its funny, Some of the foods that are supposed to be hard to hande have been the easiest. I can drink coke. It actually calms my stomach and beef Jerky is easy, Yet I can try to eat a small sandwich and get nauseated on the bread. Go figure

It is pretty crazy. I have had a couple of sodas this last week without any issues, and I feel pretty good when I drink them. I also just had fabulous these mongolian grill noodles, ya know the big egg noodles that are supposed to be a big "no no", well not only did they taste amazing, I felt like a new person after eating them.

I just had to start getting in more calories even if that meant eating more carbs, and enjoying foods that most steer clear of for months. I gor burnt out on beef jerky because it was a staple in my daily diet a couple of months ago. Ritz bits crackers have been my go-to snack this week. I only eat 5-7 little crackers, but I figure it's better than not eating anything at all.

I burned out on so many of the "right" foods that I had to change it up, and start incorporating things that made my tummy happy, and made me feel good.

I've only tried a tiny (1/4 size) sandwich made with super thin white bread and ham only. It went down great, and I didn't get nauseated. But, I was full for several hours. I've found barbque beef (chopped or shredded brisket) to be a go-to food as well.

A lot of people have told me I'm lucky to be losing so fast, so quickly, but I know my surgeon is going to come back from deployment in April and blow his top. I have never hit a true stall either. The most I've ever gone is about 5-6 days without losing then I'll step on the scale and 3-4lbs is gone. It's a slippery slope, and luckily I have Portion Control on my side with the sleeve.