Weight loss

[Iwantthis 2]

I'm going through the stages of having revision surgery - my nutritionist has been emphasizing that after I get sleeved - I have to do "high protein" - low-carb. They have me following the plan now as a "pre-op" diet although I'm still waiting for approval

With the band we are high Protein and low carb also, are we not?

[LSF 264]

Yes but when the band has good restriction, it's hard for some people to digest Protein

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

I think the shocker is how little food I need to maintain good health. If i eat anything close to what most consider normal...I gain. So i mostly eat Protein and veggies. Some berries and avacado but overall very little fruit due to the sugars.

[Iwantthis 2]

I am not maintaining good health right now, which is actually a shock to me. My Vitamins and minerals are out of wack! I have to remove soy, add sodium. Add red meat, and wheat back into my diet and additional vitamins! We are not sure this is entirely due to the band yet though.

[Hulahan 1]

. I am three weeks post sleeve surgery and I am very disappointed I have not lost more weight. I lost 17 pounds the 1 st week but nothing after that. I am also surprised that I can eat 1 cup of food.

I lost more with my band.

[LSF 264]

Hulahan- the average healthy weight loss is 2-3 pounds a week. The fact that you lost 17 in one week is great but its only natural for your body to stop & catch up. It might take 5 or 6 weeks for you to start losing again. Don't lose hope ☺

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

1 cup capacity is too.much at 3 weeks according to my surgeon and nut. Nerves are cut and take 6-8 weeks to heal. I was advised to measure and eat by the clock not hunger those first 2 months. My restriction improved with time.

Having said that the sleeve is not as tight of restriction as the band. Less likely to not tolerate or food.