Not Losing- 4 months Post op

[Cincha300 15]

4 weeks after surgery when I was able to start eating, I did. I gained most of the weight back that I had lost pre-op.

After my 1st fill, not much change. I didn't lose weight, but I didn't gain either

After my 2nd fill I lost a couple pounds, but not much. I definitely know that I'm not eating too much. I eat 3 small meals today and rarely snack (maybe 1x a week). Why am I not losing weight? I'm eating a lot of Protein and vegetables. I rarerly eat starchyfood. I don't get why the 1-2 pounds a week is not coming off like I thought it would.

It's been 4 weeks since my 2nd fill and I'm going for my 3rd fill today. I'm hoping that after this I will actually start to lose weight on a steady basis. I know it is a slow loss, but if I can at least see the 1-2 coming off a week I would feel so much better.

I'm 4 months out from surgery now and I'm only down 4 pounds from my surgery date. (overall I'm down more than that from the weight I lost pre-op).. but only 4 pounds in 4 months??

[Mikee57 699]

I am 3 mths out and have two fills (next one 5/8), but I am also on a stall!!! not sure why, but I think 3rd time's a charm...wishing you that same charm...let me know how you feel after fill 3 will ya? will be thinking about you today hoping this fill will help you start losing again!!!

[SlowJourney 57]

You didn't mention if you were working out. Working out builds muscle which weights more than fat but takes up less space. Several people have posted links to examples of this on YOUTUBE. Are your clothes fitting looser and you're just not see pounds go down on scale?

[enjoythetime 1,457]

How many calories per day are you consuming? Can you give us an example of what you're eating at a meal and what your Water intake is daily. Also how many grams of Protein are you consuming daily. This information will help us give you better advice. Based on what you stated above it sounds like you're doing everything right. Thanks!

[2muchfun 8,927]

No worries! I lost 12 lbs the first 2 weeks and then nothing the next 3.5 months. I too was 4 months out with virtually no weight loss. Then, my 3rd fill and a nutritionist consult started me on my real journey. She pointed out the extra foods(about 300 cals) I was eating that were empty calories and did not allow the band to work it's magic. I changed my diet just a little and along with the exercising(2 years ago in March) outdoors, I started to lose weight consistently. About 38 more lbs over the next 6 months.

It's frustrating I know, and this is one of the downsides to being banded that no one tells you about before surgery, but, hang in there, count those calories, exercise and I know you'll start to lose.

tmf

[Cincha300 15]

I feel like I'm getting enough Protein

Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled with mushrooms and a banana

Lunch: weight watchers frozen entrée- shrimp linguini

Snack: Greek yogurt

Dinner: black bean veggie burger (no bun) with pickles and Tomato, broccoli

That's what I had yesterday. No other Snacks throughout the day. I usually drink about 6 glasses of Water a day and no other liquid.

[2muchfun 8,927]

You must be hungry with what you're eating? Do you feel restriction/satiety yet?

BTW-I'm not seeing a lot of Protein with the menu you posted? I guess if you're not hungry that may be OK but if you're exercising??, you're not eating enough Protein to build muscle.imo

[Cincha300 15]

I'm not hungry throughout the day. I usually only get hungry around 3pm and that's when I have a snack.< /p>

The yogurt, eggs and the burger all have a lot of Protein. I don't add any starches in my meals. It's Protein and veggies.

Can a few people post a sample day of their food?

[2muchfun 8,927]

Are you a vegan?

Typical meal:

Bfast: 2 egg omelet with cheese and turkey ham around 300 cals

Snack: apple 80 cals

Lunch: Oroweat thin bread with 2 slices turkey, one slice cheese, mustard, lite mayo. 300 cals

snack: Jerkey 1.3 ozs 90 cals

Dinner: 6 ozs salmon, salad or lima Beans or asparagus: 500 cals

Treat: Dove dark choc: 30 cals

[Cincha300 15]

I am not vegan. I have just never been a huge meat Eater but I do eat it.

I do exercise so maybe I'm not consuming enough?

Sounds like I should add some more into my meals? Maybe add the egg and some meat into my eggs? I don't know.

How any calories a day should we be consuming?

[2muchfun 8,927]

Call your surgeon and make an appointment with the nutritionist? You're eating a lot of processed foods. Real Protein from fresh fish, chicken is more satisfying and nutritious for building muscles and maintaining or losing weight than processed foods.

Your nutritionist will know how many calories you should consume but not all calories or Protein are the same. It's not just eating 1000 calories and you lose weight. A nut can help you a lot. I highly recommend it.

tmf

[delove32 91]

I would omit the banana and linguini. Also watch the sugar and carbs in the yogurt. I would also try to increase the Water by 2 glasses if you can. Be watchful too of the sodium in your prepackaged foods.. How are you doing with your Fiber?

I am 21 days post op but my days have been looking like this....

I start my day with 10-12 oz of Protein hot choc or Cappuccino ..15 grams protein-94 cals (to help loosen my band)

I may have a 80 cal -12. Gram Protein yogurt or 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 1/4 cup NSA diced peaches for Breakfast. Or a Protein shake. Most days I don't because after hot choc I start working on my Water and I'm usually full.

lunch I'll have 1/2 cup of tuna mixed with cottage cheese or 1/2 piece of tilapia or salmon or a couple of slices of turkey spread with a little chive cream cheese and rolled up.

Today I had 3/4 cup ground beef/refried Beans and cheese mixed together

dinner is usually more of the same..

I usually have to have a Protein Drink before bed to meet my protein quota

I may not be a good sample because I am not eating much and I'm still on soft solids. I try to be very conscious bout my carbs and my activity level for the day. It is also my goal to have completed 3- 20oz bottles of water before leaving work. I usually get in more than the required 64.

Stay encouraged, I do believe it will get better!

[Cincha300 15]

Thanks for all the suggestions and tips.

The adjustment went well yesterday. I had .5 cc put in so I'm up to 5cc total now. I have another appt scheduled for 4 weeks. I'm also going to meet with a nutritionist tomorrow and try not to eat so much processed foods. My doctor also told me yesterday that since I'm working out 4 days a week I need to make sure I'm eating enough food and Protein.

Why omit the bananna?

[enjoythetime 1,457]

Yay! Glad to hear all went well at your appointment!

I think one of the reasons someone recommended omitting the banana is because it's one of the higher calorie and carb fruits. I think everything in moderation, and it is fruit so maybe you don't have to completely omit it but maybe only have it 2-3 times per week and replace it with other fruit (s) throughout the rest of the week?

Again congrats on your visit today!!

[delove32 91]

Yes, that is why I said omit the banana. Although it doesn't give your blood sugar a bad spike it is higher in higher in carbs. Berries or peaches would be good. When we wkout our body burns carbs for fuel first then after the carbs are used it gets fuel from our fat stores( I plenty fuel there). I don't want to have to burn a lot of carbs before I can burn fat. It was just a suggestion. Right now I'm steering clear of all extra carbs...etc bread, rice, Pasta, potatoes until I get at least halfway because I do have a long way to go. I have put my carb demon to sleep and I'm being very careful not to wake it. That demon literally CONTROLS me!