4AHealthierMe 24 Posted August 15, 2013 I have found that if I get in less than 500 cal. I don't loose, but when I get just over 600 cal. I loose around a lb. a day. I track everything I put in. It has been very consistent. I add unflavored Protein to get to 600 cal. I average about 4-5 oz of food 3 times a day and plus a snack to get to 600. 1 cfbarre reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4AHealthierMe 24 Posted August 15, 2013 23 days out, 19 lbs since surgery... 36 total 3 JIllette, Dawnyellow and cfbarre reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nmck 68 Posted August 16, 2013 300 calories is really low for a whole day. My program's minimum requirement is 75g. of Protein and 800 calories. I'm not always able to get 800 calories but I'm over 600. My dietician said it's like a car...the more fuel you put in, the farther it can go. 1 cfbarre reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JIllette 57 Posted August 16, 2013 23 days out' date=' 19 lbs since surgery... 36 total[/quote'] Good for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jotate 6 Posted August 16, 2013 I had surgery on July 9th & to date, I've only lost 24lbs since surgery, 37lbs pre surgery diet. i really feel like I should've lost a lot more. In the last two weeks, I've only lost like 2 lbs. it's so frustrating!! I drink decent amts of Water & Protein. I don't get it. I'm eating like 1/3 or 1/4 of the calories I did before surgery....?!? I'm on soft foods now & I also have to take nausea medicine with every meal, unless its liquid or i get so sick to my stomach. So weird! It's definitely taking a whole lot of adjusting to my new life style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JIllette 57 Posted August 16, 2013 I had surgery on July 9th & to date' date=' I've only lost 24lbs since surgery, 37lbs pre surgery diet. i really feel like I should've lost a lot more. In the last two weeks, I've only lost like 2 lbs. it's so frustrating!! I drink decent amts of Water & Protein. I don't get it. I'm eating like 1/3 or 1/4 of the calories I did before surgery....?!? I'm on soft foods now & I also have to take nausea medicine with every meal, unless its liquid or i get so sick to my stomach. So weird! It's definitely taking a whole lot of adjusting to my new life style.[/quote'] Everyone loses at a different rate and it is not uncommon for one to be in a stall around the 3rd week. Keep up what you are doing and eventually the pounds will show. What I am doing to try to prevent a stall is to constantly shake things up so my body does not get comfortable and routine. I am trying new recipes and diffe foods I am able to tolerate (5 weeks out). I am also changing up my excercise routine. Be patient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvladyj 23 Posted August 16, 2013 I had surgery on July 9th & to date' date=' I've only lost 24lbs since surgery, 37lbs pre surgery diet. i really feel like I should've lost a lot more. In the last two weeks, I've only lost like 2 lbs. it's so frustrating!! I drink decent amts of Water & Protein. I don't get it. I'm eating like 1/3 or 1/4 of the calories I did before surgery....?!? I'm on soft foods now & I also have to take nausea medicine with every meal, unless its liquid or i get so sick to my stomach. So weird! It's definitely taking a whole lot of adjusting to my new life style.[/quote'] I had surgery the same day and lost 12 pre op 18 post op. I too get frustrated at times because others have lost soo much more than me, but im committed to this new life style. Im sticking to the food plan and exercising, I know itll all work out and be worth it in the long run!! Stay focused and have faith we can do this! I totally agree though.. its a major ajustment. 2 kw2walker and nmck reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cfbarre 31 Posted August 16, 2013 Today I am 3 weeks out and I have lost a total of 22 lbs post op! I didn't think it was that much so I'm super thrilled and want to see if I can get into even more clothes I grew out of! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gettin there 6 Posted August 16, 2013 Whose having surgery in july? my date is the 9th! Mine was 7/8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gettin there 6 Posted August 16, 2013 I had surgery the same day and lost 12 pre op 18 post op. I too get frustrated at times because others have lost soo much more than me' date=' but im committed to this new life style. Im sticking to the food plan and exercising, I know itll all work out and be worth it in the long run!! Stay focused and have faith we can do this! I totally agree though.. its a major ajustment.[/quote'] I have only lost 19 post op. I am sure I am not getting enough calories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nmck 68 Posted August 16, 2013 I was 3.5 weeks out at my last weigh in and lost 14 pounds since surgery. It's kind of disappointing since I lost 11pounds in the first 10 days. I'm hoping the weight loss picks back up after my body adjusts to the new normal. Also, I only just got cleared to return to the gym, and will be much more active once the school year starts and I am back to work. Hopefully it will be faster! 3 kw2walker, cfbarre and JIllette reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndieGirl 42 Posted August 19, 2013 Finally broke my stall!! Lost 2 lbs over the weekend. So now I'm down 22 lbs since surgery. I wonder if it was because I slightly changed up my diet this weekend and ate foods that weren't exactly pureed. Also, put on a pair of sandals I bought right before surgery, and they are too big now! If it weren't for the ankle strap I would've walked right out of em. Wish that would happen with my jeans already! lol 2 cfbarre and JIllette reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juswant2bhealthy 33 Posted August 20, 2013 Hi all I'm going to get very personal with this question. I'm almost 3 weeks post-op. I may urinate three times a day and my first one of the day is dark yellow and when I have a bowel movement its like a small child use the bathroom. My question to everyone is in the beginning were you like this and should I be concern? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginagirl 21 Posted August 20, 2013 It.happens with me to..the dark urine..I really have to.drink lots of water.for it to be different Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4AHealthierMe 24 Posted August 20, 2013 Dark urine could be sign of urinary tract infection, drink lots of Water, possibly cranberry juice, if any burning, I'd call Dr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites