Looking for advice

[tbslopez 0]

My name is Barbara. I had a sleeve gastrectomy done March 2012. Since that date I have lost 35 lbs. Of course I feel much better, however I am quite aways from my goal weight. I have had no problems with my surgery, I can eat anything but I'm hungry all of the time. My surgical group hasn't given any reason why this is happening & doesn't seem concerned so I have consulted with a 2nd bariatric specialist. He sent me for an upper GI to evaluate my sleeve, thinking maybe it is too large. I'm exercising every day & trying my best to eat what I'm supposed to. Just wondering if anyone else has had the same issues?

[babygirl 723 20]

35 pounds since last year????

[tbslopez 0]

Yes

[TwinsMama 483]

Were you put on an eating plan of Protein then veggies then fruit then carbs? If so, are/did you follow the plan?

Did you have a pre-op plan that you had to follow?

Edit: Also, how much Protein, calories, Water are you getting daily?

[Pookeyism 1,143]

Are you saying you are eating more than you should, due to being hungry?

[lotti 154]

Anyone sick of the hairless?

[lotti 154]

Hairloss

[tbslopez 0]

I try to stick to about 1200 calories/day. I still drink Protein Shakes to make sure I get about 100 grams of protein/day. Of course I eat what I'm not supposed to at times but 90% of the time I eat mostly Protein foods & I have cut the carbs. I drink around 40-60 ounces of water/day. I'm just so frustrated because I do what I'm supposed to do yet I don't lose weight.

[tbslopez 0]

I am hungry all of the time so I eat about every 2 hours but I eat like greek yogurt, fruit, egg whites, lean ham, beef Jerky

[tbslopez 0]

I had problems with hairloss for a dhort time. I think it's unavoidable but I took Biotin 5000mcg daily & it helped

[No game 14,437]

At 1200 calories a day you should easily make your Protein goals without the shakes...

If i were you, I would start logging your food and stick to Protein dense foods and veggies everyday

The Water? 64oz should be your minimum.

If I don't push my Water, I don't lose.

What did the upper GI say?

[tbslopez 0]

I was just sitting here re-reading info & decided I need more dense meat for sure. I used to drink so much Water pre-surgery & now I don't have a desire to drink but I need to try. Waiting for results still.

[BKLYNgal87 503]

What about exercise? Are you physically able to do cardio or strength training? food isn't 100% of the battle after all.

[DeniseM 238]

In addition to all the other suggestions, one thing I have found is that if I do not get 8 hours of sleep, I do not lose. I realized a few weeks ago that when I can get an appropriate amount of sleep, the scale is always down at least a few ounces in the morning. The nights I do not get 8 hours of sleep, I stay the same or gain a few ounces.

[tbslopez 0]

So I have definitely been more active since surgery but not consistent. I started the Insanity workouts 11 days ago but have yet to lose a pound which is hard to believe if you have seen those workouts.