1 month post-op, am I eating too much?

[TexasMiss 314]

I am one month post op, and hit a stall about a week ago. I started using my fitness app to track what I was eating to see if that was the problem. Found out I was averaging 450-500 calories and 40ish on Protein. So this week I changed to a higher Protein Drink and make sure I eat my Snacks if I'm hungry or not. The last three days I've hit 800 calories, 60g protein, and getting all my Water in. Am I eating too much too soon?

[johnlatte 1,232]

It really depends on what your nutritionist has in your plan. Some folks are fine at 800 after a month, some aren't. I didn't get to solids until 6 weeks out, and my intake was about 600. At 4 months I am supposed to be at 1100, but realistically I am about 700-800. You should really talk to your nutritionist and make sure you have a good solid plan for success, based on you, your weightloss goals and your body type.

[No game 14,437]

It really depends on what your nutritionist has in your plan. Some folks are fine at 800 after a month' date=' some aren't. I didn't get to solids until 6 weeks out, and my intake was about 600. At 4 months I am supposed to be at 1100, but realistically I am about 700-800. You should really talk to your nutrionist and make sure you have a good solid plan for success, based on you, your weightloss goals and your body type.[/quote']

John I think you need to take in a tad more???

[No game 14,437]

I am one month post op' date=' and hit a stall about a week ago. I started using my fitness app to track what I was eating to see if that was the problem. Found out I was averaging 450-500 calories and 40ish on Protein. So this week I changed to a higher Protein drink and make sure I eat my Snacks if I'm hungry or not. The last three days I've hit 800 calories, 60g protein, and getting all my Water in. Am I eating too much too soon?[/quote']

I don't think it's necessarily to much to soon..

As long as you are not stuffing yourself uncomfortable... It does sound though like your protein was really low! Are the extra calories from the new Protein shake? Or the extra Snacks?

Oh and the stall thing those will happen its normal! It doesn't mean you are doing something "wrong" although the protein was low..

Girl especially since you lost 30 pounds in 30 days (just saw that) give your body time to recoup ...

[johnlatte 1,232]

John I think you need to take in a tad more???

Oh yeah, I do too. Saw my nutritionist this week, she put the smack down on me, then she called my surgeon's office and they called me and put the smack down on me too. I really am trying to eat more. I know that's why I'm in the slow slide. Just can't make myself eat. I did manage about 850kcals today. Working on it.

[No game 14,437]

Oh yeah' date=' I do. Saw my nutritionist this week, she put the smack down on me, then she called my surgeon's office and they called me and put the smack down on me too. I really am trying to eat more. I know that's why I'm in the slow slide. Just can't make myself eat. I did manage about 850kcals today. Working on it.[/quote']

Good because I'm going to start going crazy up in here... After a while you get brain washed here that if you are not eating 600 calories a day you are screwed! My surgeon gave me the smack down too! I Listen to people like sleeve of steel and Susan now. We are staving ourselves!! And slowing down weight loss! I've starting eating a tad more and it's moving again

[TexasMiss 314]

Wish I could John. Had surgery in Mexico so I dont have the luxury of a nut, and have a one page sheet (front and back) of everything I should "know" post-op from the doc.

Laura, the extra calories are coming from the Snacks. For example I will have a 2% string cheese, hummus, etc. for snack. The Protein drinks have 20 more calories...switched to Premiere since you and a lot of the others speak highly of them. I know I'm not getting overly full. My dogs are loving it. I will heat up 2 turkey meatballs and they just look at me like...just give it to us...you know your not going to get that second one in lol.

Part of my problem before this week was I didn't feel hungry so I didn't eat. I had a Protein drink and maybe one meal. Didn't want my body to go into starvation mode so decided to make myself eat more...that and my hair falling out!! :/

[johnlatte 1,232]

Good because I'm going to start going crazy up in here... After a while you get brain washed here that if you are not eating 600 calories a day you are screwed! My surgeon gave me the snack down too! I Listen to people like sleeve of steel and Susan now. We are staving ourselves!! And slowing down weight loss! I've starting eating a tad more and it's moving again

Yep, I even set timers on my phone now to go off every 3 hours to eat something. It's crazy after all these years to not want to eat, but I don't get hungry, and don't think about eating at all, before you know it the day is over. I really flipped out my nutritionist when she asked me what I had eaten (it was 1pm) and all had come up with was a Premier.

[No game 14,437]

Well texas you just saw what I thought about the crazy low calorie thing... I think it's really important at this point to make sure you are hitting that 60+ Protein goal and at least 64oz of water! There will be others coming along I am sure in a few minutes to say that I'm wrong and you should eat less at this point...

But I THINK that 800 is not to much as long as you are eating 800 calories of healthy foods

[No game 14,437]

I'm glad to hear that John! I've been looking at your blogs (stalker) and tried to comment but couldn't that I thought you were not eating enough and that's why I think the weight loss has stopped..

[MichiganChic 3,262]

Good because I'm going to start going crazy up in here... After a while you get brain washed here that if you are not eating 600 calories a day you are screwed! My surgeon gave me the snack down too! I Listen to people like sleeve of steel and Susan now. We are staving ourselves!! And slowing down weight loss! I've starting eating a tad more and it's moving again

I agree! I can eat 1000 calories a day, though I have to work to do it. Not sure if that's because I want to "do this right" based on the brain wash, or if it's because I can't. Nah........I know I could (been blessed with a cast Iron stomach)......but at the end of the day I'm usually around 800 cal, and then I debate if I should or shouldn't eat another 200. I have noticed I lose less when I eat less, and I'm pretty sure I didn't get fat eating 1000 calories a day, lol!!

[TexasMiss 314]

Ya know I've really been impressed with the sleeve. I was a Dr Pepper addict and haven't touched one in two months since before the pre-op. The only thing sweet I've had is SF Bomb Pops and those are legal. I LOVE Pasta and havent even had a craving for it or fried foods. Maybe it's a mental thing and I'm just more determined. I think after a 20 day liquid only pre-op diet, anything solid I put in my mouth is wonderful even though it's healthy lol

[No game 14,437]

Texas it sounds like you are doing great! Everything is right on track.. Just stick to the program and you will do well... And remember that old tired (but true) saying. We didn't gain it in a day so we are not going to lose it in a day either! Patience is a virtue I think we all struggle with after this surgery (me included) it will come and we will be successful

[johnlatte 1,232]

Wish I could John. Had surgery in Mexico so I dont have the luxury of a nut, and have a one page sheet (front and back) of everything I should "know" post-op from the doc.:/

You can get a nutritionist. Check with your PCP, they can give you a referral. A lot of hospitals have them as part of their wellness program, even gyms or the Y has access to them. It really helps cut down on the guesswork. Mine is stalking me now, but I do like her and she has my best interest in mind, but she's always making notes in MyFitnessPal diary and sending me texts.

[Cristin 73]

Good because I'm going to start going crazy up in here... After a while you get brain washed here that if you are not eating 600 calories a day you are screwed! My surgeon gave me the smack down too! I Listen to people like sleeve of steel and Susan now. We are staving ourselves!! And slowing down weight loss! I've starting eating a tad more and it's moving again <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I got the smack down today too haha. I'm glad I'm not the only one getting chastised by her medical team. Well "glad" might not be the right word...