Issues

[ishmaellisa 0]

I'm having a lot of issues going on my name is Beatrice and I'm at 4 weeks post op and I've been stalling for almost two weeks now, it's freaking me out because I'm not losing no weight. What am I doing wrong?

[jdaughe5 6]

Your not doing anything wrong. This happens to just about everyone. Keep up with the fluids, Protein and calorie recommendations and the scale will start moving again. I went 2 almost 3 weeks before the scale started moving for me.

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@ishmaellisa,

Hi there. It would be very helpful to know more about your daily routine in order to help you. How much Fluid are you getting in? How many grams of Protein? Are you actively walking at this point or is it too soon.

Have you lost any weight in the last 2 weeks or have you remained at the same weight? In other words provide a bit more information about your stall.

I have had many stalls in the last 8 months and have gotten quite good at breaking them but need a bit more info.

Hang in there!

[ishmaellisa 0]

@@jdaughe5 thank you.

[ishmaellisa 0]

@@Djmohr hi I had my surgery on April 23 thus far from before surgery and post I lost 45 pounds. For Two Weeks I'm Stalling, my fluids I'm getting better at it and I stop taking my Protein and Vitamins which I started again this week. I walk my job I walk and constantly on my feet. I gained about 3 ounces my routine now is I wake up and take my protein, for lunch I will have mash potato and a little gravy. In between I try fruit which the only one I can deal with is cantaloupe or strawberry, and later have a yogurt. This is really my day. This is new to me and someone just refer me to this site and said it will be helpful. And thank you for the the time to reply.

[Daisee68 2,493]

I am sure one of the veterans will reply (I am still pre-op) but Protein is really key. A lot of what you are eating is carbs. Are you mixing any Protein powder with those? If not, you have to up your Protein. You need to talk to your nutrionist to get a target but it is typically 60 to 80 grams of protein a day and you won't be getting that just by one protein serving in the morning.

[F4T-TRAP 37]

My weight loss stalled around the 3rd week, but my clothes were definitely getting baggier on me. Eventually it will just fix itself and the weight will begin to come off again.

[ishmaellisa 0]

@@Daisee68 thank you I will check with my nutrition I just want to know what to eat. ..

[ishmaellisa 0]

@ my clothes are getting baggier thank you...

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@ishmaellisa,

Thanks for sharing more info with us. From what you have described, you are not getting enough Protein and eating too many carbs. That in itself will cause you to stall.

No matter how hard it is, you must focus on getting your Protein in or you are actually going to get very sick. Protein is important for healing as well as weight loss.

I would suggest trying a few different Protein shakes until you find the one that you like. I had trouble myself with whey protein and so my surgeon told me to switch to Premier Protein ready made shakes. They are delicious and I swear you don't get that nasty Protein Powder taste or grit. Each shake has 30 grams of protein and 1 gram of sugar. chocolate is the best flavor but they also have strawberries and cream as well as vanilla. You can find them at SAMs and costco in bulk or Walgreens has them in smaller packs. Drink them cold and shake them.

In addition you are eating a lot of carbs. Mashed potatoes, gravy and fruit are basically all carbs. That will stall you as well. Try yogurt, cottage cheese, Beans for soft foods. If you are allowed true soft foods try chicken and fish. You should be having 2 bites of protein rich foods for every 1 bite of soft vegetables and maybe some canned soft fruit.

Then of course you really should be getting a minimum of 64 oz. of Water.

All of these things will help you get past this.

Did your doctor give you a bariatric diet to follow? If so, they are trying to help you get the most out of your surgery. The first several months you should lose very quickly and then I promise it slows down so you need to take advantage now.

Good luck!

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@ishmaellisa,

Also you should be getting a minimum of 1 gram of Protein for every inch you are tall. For me I am 70 inches tall, I must get at least 70 grams of Protein every day. I usually shoot for 75 to 90 and hit it every day and was finally able to get all my protein at about week 4.

The swelling starts to go down and it gives you more room for that protein.

Good luck!

[maureenm 1]

I have been losing g 1 lb a week and thought I was doing something wrong . I'm glad it isn't only me. I was starting to get frustrated.

[maureenm 1]

I'm having g a hard time with Protein. I think I get about 50 or 60

[ishmaellisa 0]

@@Djmohr thank you very much...

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@ishmaellisa

You are welcome. Good luck, I hope things improve for you!