curious where other ppl are at around 3.5 mths out

[KatInFL 216]

I'm not quite 3.5 months post-op, with my surgery on 3/28. I've lost 50 lbs, approx 10 inches in my waist and 8 inches in my hips. I'm down from a size 22/20 to a comfortable 16.

I haven't really struggled with Fluid intake and only occasionally with Protein intake. When I'm at home, Protein isn't an issue. I was on vacation for almost a week last week and totally slacked on my protein. The good news was that I didn't really eat anything I shouldn't, just didn't keep up with my protein. Next time, I'll be taking my hand blender or a mini blender...I've gotten spoiled to a texture of Protein shake and I have a hard time getting it down, otherwise. I ate chicken and fish, but not often enough because everyone else had their own things they wanted to eat..pizza, buffets, etc. I just chose to not eat rather than eat what everyone else was. My choice, but I'll prepare better next time.

What I can eat depends on what it is. For example, I can eat much more seafood than I can chicken or beef. I can eat close to 6 oz of shrimp or salmon but struggle to get more than 3 oz of chicken in at a time.

I try to stick to 3 meals and one snack per day. It seems to be what I'm comfortable with and scheduling it out keeps me on track.

I wish I was losing a little faster (I'm averaging about 4 lbs a week) but I don't feel like I'm doing poorly.

~Kat

[Alyjourneys 117]

Did you hit a the typical stall around week 3 or 4? I promised myself I wouldn't complain about the 3 week stall but I'd love to see the scale move again. Just wondering how long it lasted if you did encounter it.

I'm 6 wks out and at a stall now. Sorry just saw ur post. It can be frustrating.