Don't Lose Weight on the DR supervised diet??

[Crabadams72 20]

Hello all,

Things are going very fast for me.

Today I went to the primary care Dr. and he is all for me getting the surgery. I am in the "lightweight class"--lol right at the 40 BMI weight. He says he wants me to yo-yo a bit???

I am so confused. I cut out sodas last week. Even lost weight after my cycle AND Thanksgiving. Started buying better foods and now this. I do understand that we have to do whatever it takes to make the insurance company happy but this is just odd. So I have to layer up and put on my heavy boots the next time I get weighed.

I told hubby I was going to start lifting weights again. At least I can gain some muscle, so maybe I won't have the skinny-fat syndrome I've read about.

Anyone else deal with this issue?

[lisabug 10]

Yep. My bmi was 40.1. I was told to maintain not to lose. My nut said they are suppose to take your starting weight, but they have had issues in the past.

[Crabadams72 20]

Yep. My bmi was 40.1. I was told to maintain not to lose. My nut said they are suppose to take your starting weight, but they have had issues in the past.

I wanted to start making some positive changes so this does not come as such a shock to me once the surgery occurs. What did you do to maintain? My weight swings a lot because of Water retention.

[lisabug 10]

I stuck to 1600-1800 calories a day. Once I gave up soda I had to increase my food intake. Tried to keep my Protein between 80-100 grams per day. Drink lots of Water, it helps with water retention. Chose healthy carbs like fruits and veggies. I still ate bread but used wheat bread. My main goals were to eat 3 times a day. I skipped Breakfast before I started this. Also to practice eating without drinking. Chewing food to a paste consistency. Taking 20 mins to eat a meal, but no longer than 30 mins. I am a fast eater, so I have learned to slow down. Last but not least to give up my beloved soda.

You will be fine. 2-4 lbs is considered water weight. If you go up or down a few pounds it doesn't matter. That is considered maintaining.

[Crabadams72 20]

I stuck to 1600-1800 calories a day. Once I gave up soda I had to increase my food intake. Tried to keep my Protein between 80-100 grams per day. Drink lots of Water, it helps with Water retention. Chose healthy carbs like fruits and veggies. I still ate bread but used wheat bread. My main goals were to eat 3 times a day. I skipped breakfast before I started this. Also to practice eating without drinking. Chewing food to a paste consistency. Taking 20 mins to eat a meal, but no longer than 30 mins. I am a fast eater, so I have learned to slow down. Last but not least to give up my beloved soda.

You will be fine. 2-4 lbs is considered water weight. If you go up or down a few pounds it doesn't matter. That is considered maintaining.

Thanks. I was about to go out and get the small plates and tiny forks/spoons but I'll wait till the post holiday sales. I did rebound with the soda. I had a 7up today. I have to make sure I weigh in with my bulky winter clothes on! I'm getting a timer so I can practice eating slowly.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

I have to stay the same too. My BMI is 36.5 with co morbidities. My nut said eat healthy. I had lost about 12lbs before getting to the Nut, and now I have to stay here. I am eating about 1700 cals with an occasional high carb treat when I lose some weight. Very strange having to "stay the same". I lost a pound the day after Thanksgiving...I find it is easier to lose weight now with this mind set. I have to gain weight more on purpose to keep it the same! VERY strange indeed. I am having to do this for almost 3 months. I am going on vacation for three weeks soon, It will be interesting to see if I can keep this up on vacation.

[Crabadams72 20]

I have to stay the same too. My BMI is 36.5 with co morbidities. My nut said eat healthy. I had lost about 12lbs before getting to the Nut, and now I have to stay here. I am eating about 1700 cals with an occasional high carb treat when I lose some weight. Very strange having to "stay the same". I lost a pound the day after Thanksgiving...I find it is easier to lose weight now with this mind set. I have to gain weight more on purpose to keep it the same! VERY strange indeed. I am having to do this for almost 3 months. I am going on vacation for three weeks soon, It will be interesting to see if I can keep this up on vacation.

My weight is right near yours so I can relate completely. I think I will end up drinking my calories and eating healthy! Wendy's shakes and Slurpees! I can't lose anything really. Strange indeed!.