Stupid Scale!

[TheNewSusie 471]

I need to vent..... I know about my body stalling and going into "shock" mode but I'm still stuck at 241 and it's making me crazy! Haven't lost a thing since my sleeve and lost 9 lbs preop. I'm gonna flip! Lol . I'm not even getting in 3-400 calories but drinking all my fluids 70-80 ounces easily.

[apricot1119 105]

Right there with you. Lost 5-6 after surgery. Now.... aAARGH!

[Willow216 91]

I think you may have to try and fit in more calories, your body can't burn unless it has the fuel and 300-400 calories is definately not enough, you should try getting in at least 600-700. I don't know when you had your surgery I am assuming it hasn't been that long. Maybe you should speak to your dietician.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

You say you know, but yet you keep getting in wayyyy to little...yos hould work on that!

All of our "I know I shouldn't but" or "I know I should but" - these are things you need to address as you lose weight - hopefully a good counselor explained the importance of observing the word "but" in your discussing habits and actions and feelings re: to WLS. If not - replace your counselor and find a better one.

Eat more, protien first...exercize, and you will lose - and do the tight tshirt thing - you will see ti get lose even in a stall...yo uwill lose inches, even in a stall.

[TheNewSusie 471]

The thing is I'm only on Clear Liquids and there aren't much calories in those items...

[Mz_Elle 23]

It's definitely due to the drop in calories. Remember your previous body was consuming way more than the normal 1500 per day so a drop to under 800 is freaking it out. I had to have this explained to me just the other day at my 1 week follow-up when I was shocked to only have lost 2 lbs after a week of liquids. Just try to drink a little more to bring up your caloric intake and keep at it.

Most people a week out from their surgery date are on full liquids versus clears, which means you can have creamy Soups and pudding. I found that creamy chicken broth does me good. I also added creamy potato Soup with a little "enhancement."

Two cans creamy potato Soup.< /p>

1 can liquid chicken broth

simmer real bacon bits and Water until it's a mess.

1 tbsp white queso (creamy cheese)

Pour all into your Ninja or magic bullet and blend until it's truly a liquid (no chunks). Add more Water or broth to make it more liquidy if needed.

Heat in the microwave and enjoy. It has a little more hearty, has the smokey bacon flavor and keeps you satisfied.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I hesitate to eat the creamy stuff right now. This is a time to develop healthier eating habits. I was eating low fat yagurt sf, sf pudding, broths, etc. I really wasn't watching the scale early out so I didn't notice the times I wasn't losing weight. This worked for me. I was able to establish a more healthy eating habit. Now I really don't like breads and stuff.

[TheNewSusie 471]

It's definitely due to the drop in calories. Remember your previous body was consuming way more than the normal 1500 per day so a drop to under 800 is freaking it out. I had to have this explained to me just the other day at my 1 week follow-up when I was shocked to only have lost 2 lbs after a week of liquids. Just try to drink a little more to bring up your caloric intake and keep at it.

Most people a week out from their surgery date are on full liquids versus clears' date=' which means you can have creamy Soups and pudding. I found that creamy chicken broth does me good. I also added creamy potato Soup with a little "enhancement."

Two cans creamy potato soup.

1 can liquid chicken broth

simmer real bacon bits and Water until it's a mess.

1 tbsp white queso (creamy cheese)

Pour all into your Ninja or magic bullet and blend until it's truly a liquid (no chunks). Add more Water or broth to make it more liquidy if needed.

Heat in the microwave and enjoy. It has a little more hearty, has the smokey bacon flavor and keeps you satisfied.[/quote']

Thank you, I will try to get more calories in .

[TheNewSusie 471]

I hesitate to eat the creamy stuff right now. This is a time to develop healthier eating habits. I was eating low fat yagurt sf' date=' sf pudding, broths, etc. I really wasn't watching the scale early out so I didn't notice the times I wasn't losing weight. This worked for me. I was able to establish a more healthy eating habit. Now I really don't like breads and stuff. [/quote']

Thank u, I'll stop focusing on pounds and develop healthier habits

[suzilouise 13]

I am 2 1/2 weeks post op and returned to work a couple of days ago. I have decided to walk to and from work (approx 5 miles round trip) and have put on 2lbs. I also came home today and slept for 2 hours I was so tired.

I am hoping it's a blip and walking 5 miles a day and my reduced intake will soon see the lbs drop off (fingers crossed).

[TheNewSusie 471]

I am 2 1/2 weeks post op and returned to work a couple of days ago. I have decided to walk to and from work (approx 5 miles round trip) and have put on 2lbs. I also came home today and slept for 2 hours I was so tired.

I am hoping it's a blip and walking 5 miles a day and my reduced intake will soon see the lbs drop off (fingers crossed).

That's an awesome accomplishment Suzi, I wish I can walk to work but I'm 45 miles one way lol. Keep up the great work, we will get there !

[SouthernDonna45 14]

I am 6 weeks post op and have a huge problem.... I am gaining a pound a day and have been for nearly a week now!! Im so discouraged! I hardly eat anything but I admit I have been drinking sugary drinks a lot... I started walking a mile a day on the treadmill but still gaining... I am not getting my Proteins in... only getting about 30 grams a day instead of the 70 I'm supposed to be getting... One thing new that happened that might be contributing is that I just had my last 4 teeth pulled out and got new dentures top and bottom... having major pain and can't eat much.taking antibiotics and pain killers (Percacet)... the only thing I can really eat is vienna sausage because they are soft.... Please somebody tell me what to do to make this weight gain stop... Is it really just that I drink some koolaid and tea wtih sugar? I mean, I don't do that all day... just periodically...Advice is welcome!!

[AKSleever 57]

@SouthernDonna45, cut out your sugary drinks, use crystal light or zero calorie flavored water! if your having trouble eating due to dental go back to a Partial liquid diet/mushy diet, Protein Drinks, oatmeal, cream of wheat, scrambled eggs, Sf Jello, SF pudding, soups!

[Dooter 1,457]

The thing is I'm only on Clear liquids and there aren't much calories in those items...

PAAAAAAATIENCE dear. Patience. Just find a way to make the days go by and wait for it all to happen. I promise you, it will. Keep doing what you're doing (assuming you're following dr.'s orders) and don't worry about what you have or haven't lost. Just let it happen.

[neek41 34]

I am trying to be patient, I have lost 4 pounds since my first post-op visit to the dr. which was June 27 th. Now here it is July 13th & I'm still 300. I had gotten down to a whopping 299 & now up a pound. I can barely eat. Today I got down all my Protein. Almost depressed & I don't know what to. Now I just want dominos pizza thin crust sausage someone please help me!!

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