NEED HELP!

[MDB9/16/14 34]

Hello all - I desperately need anyone's help. I was sleeved 9/16/14 and I've only lost 20 lbs. and that was mainly in the beginning. I need help with a meal plan from any successful sleeved person who is willing to help me out. I didn't do this for the fun of it - I want to lose weight and get healthy ! If anyone is willing - I would be so so grateful. My email address if you would like is :

acc_mbc@shsu.edu

PLEASE HELP ????????????

[woo woo 872]

Did you get any plan or instructions from your surgeon?

What are you eating mostly? Are you getting enough Protein and fluids?

[mbrinmn 105]

Wow, only 20 pounds doesn't sound possible if you are carefully following the instructions from your surgeon. You should be eating so much less now that your stomach is so much smaller. That alone should have meant weight loss of more than 20 pounds. I know everyone is different, but if you stuck strictly to the healthy eating and eating habits prescribed by your doctor or bariatric program, I would think you'd be experiencing more weight loss. You should check with your doctor. Something doesn't seem right.

Have you included exercise since your surgery? What are you eating on a daily basis and in what portions?

Definitely food log if you are having issues with eating. See what quantities and portions your eating on a daily basis and adjust where necessary.

I was sleeved August 27 and I've lost about 75 pounds so far. I have a Protein shake and Chobani 100 greek yogurt for Breakfast, the only about a 1/2 cup of food for lunch (because that's about all that will fit without making me feel very uncomfortable). I eat a half cup of cottage cheese or have a meat and cheese stick roll-up of dinner. I would estimate that my calorie intake per day is right around, or just less than, 1000 calories...mostly Protein. Are you also taking Vitamins?

[loriemoms 101]

I agree everyone is different. A lot depends on how much you need to loose too. But if you havent had counseling with your dr then you need to seek it. I eat 60 to 70 grams of Protein a day and fill up the Proteins. I dont eat any carbs and only if I am still hungry will eat greens of some sort. If I eat fruit I count it as a carb

Get a food diary going like fitness pal. I have found my sleeve doesn't seem as Small because I can eat two hardboiled eggs for Breakfast. Eat every three hours

Protein protein protein. And start walking

.even if its just a mile. Every day.

if you still arent loosing I would see your dr. You might have something else going on

[Lucky Dog 32]

Are you tracking your food intake.. my fitness pal?

[Rogofulm 2,440]

For what it's worth, here's my "typical" day's menu:

As for carbs, mostly I get them from my shakes, Greek yogurt, and the very limited veggies I'm able to fit in after my Protein. Other doctors and nutritionists give you carb targets, but my doctor just says to limit them as much as possible. If you're not logging your food yet, I'd suggest using http://www.myfitnesspal.com/. It helps you keep track of your Protein and fluids, but also can help you figure out if anything is going off track and affecting your weight loss.

Okay, here's an example of my day:

• I keep a 2-quart jug and a 24-oz Tervis tumbler (with a handle) both at home and at work.
• I count my morning Protein shake as a meal, not a Fluid. (30 grams of protein)
• 30-60 minutes later, I have a cup of coffee. (Count it as a Fluid if you like.)
• After that, I drink a 24-oz. tumbler of Decaf, sugar-free iced tea, like Crystal Light throughout the morning. (Lots of frequent sips)
• Then I walk for 40+ minutes.
• Then it's lunchtime - tuna salad or chicken salad, or leftover protein from dinner. (16-22 grams of protein) and maybe a bite of veggies if there's room.
• About 45 minutes after lunch, I'll fill another 24-oz tumbler of iced tea and sip that throughout the afternoon, finishing by 30 minutes before my afternoon snack.< /li>
• At around 4:00 or 4:30, my afternoon snack is usually a Greek yogurt (12 grams of protein) or some leftovers. (This is also a good time to get in some veggies or a V-8 if you're getting enough protein at other times.)
• Maybe a cup of hot tea in the later afternoon. (Count it as a fluid you like.)
• Then dinner – again, getting 20-25 grams of protein from lean steak, fish, chicken, or pork, and maybe a bite or two of veggies.
• Finally, another 24-oz cup of iced tea or Water 30-45 minutes after dinner that I sip throughout the evening.
• If I'm hungry later, sugar-free Jello or sugar-free popsicles are good. And if I'm short on protein or still hungry, another yogurt or Protein Shake. (I'm not worried about the calories because this menu only provides 700-900 per day.)

So that's 70+ grams of protein and 72+ ounces of fluid, with some exercise as well. If you have a regular enough schedule, you can follow it every day. If not, maybe a modified version will work.

The big trick is in pre-planning your meals and your fluids, especially if you're going to be away from home or work. In those cases, I always make sure there will be something I can eat, or I bring along a Protein shake or some kind of meat to carry me through. I've also gotten pretty good at restaurant eating. I avoid the bread and salad, order chicken, steak, lamb, fish, or pork, trade in the starch for a second veggie, skip the dessert.... and end up taking half of the meat, and almost all of the veggies home.

I know we need to learn to eat "normally", but I'm not there yet – especially when it comes to carbs. When I get to goal weight, I'll work on finding my new low-carb "normal".

Hope that helps!

Rog

[loriemoms 101]

Rog

is this Decaf tea. I was told no cafeine so I have been trying to find some sort of tea as Water gets.old. I still like the shakes for breakfast on the go but eat low fat cheesesticks for Snacks and found these glutemfree quinoa crackers that I love and have Protein in them. I also sauté spinach for my veggie I am amazed how many meals I get out of a sword fish steak????

[MDB9/16/14 34]

A HUGE : THANK YOU to all who have replied. You all have been extremely helpful. MB - thank you for all your support. Lori's Mom - thank you for all your advice as well And Rog - thank you for your daily break down. I have tried over and over again to log back onto the site - using my Iphone, but it keeps kicking me out. Using my daughter's computer at the moment. I have been truly encouraged by everyone's input. Yes - I do use MyFitnessPal - it's a life saver for me. And as for me - my body HATES carbs.... so I am cutting way back on carbs. I believe that once I return to the work force - which I hope will be soon (I'm retired) I then - will be back into a structured, daily routine. I believe that will help me by leaps and bounds. I hope to post some really good news soon !!!

Thanks to all and hope to see you in here again real soon.

Molly

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@MDB9/16/14 - I was sleeved on 9/18/14. We might be able to help you a bit more if you could give us an example of what a typical food day for you is like. If you want to friend me on MFP my username is Milaxx. I'm not sure how much help viewing my diary will be because I'm vegetarian, but you could probably swap some of my Proteins for lean meats.

[Swampdoggie 477]

Are you taking any medicines that could affect weight loss?

[Rogofulm 2,440]

Rog

is this Decaf tea. I was told no cafeine so I have been trying to find some sort of tea as Water gets.old. I still like the shakes for breakfast on the go but eat low fat cheesesticks for Snacks and found these glutemfree quinoa crackers that I love and have Protein in them. I also sauté spinach for my veggie I am amazed how many meals I get out of a sword fish steak

Yup, Crystal Light (or the generic equivalent) has a decaffeinated, sugar-free iced tea. I think it's too sweet, so I water it down a lot. It's supposed to make 2 quarts, so I make it in a 3-quart jug and it's perfect. Halfway between tea and water. Very refreshing! As for caffeine, I'm drinking more coffee now than I ever have. Probably because I'm cold all the time, and sometimes need the energy boost. Another source of energy while losing weight is Vitamin B-12. Many people take the sublingual variety, but I find that makes me jittery. I take a time-release B-12 every day, and it really helps!