Hope1980 3 Posted July 6, 2015 I had my gastric sleeve surgery in October of 2013...it's gonna be 2 yrs....I can't seem to lose any weight...In fact I've gained 4lbs!! I eat 1200 calorie diet...and I'm still hungry, but I don't eat more than 1200. I started at 240lb...went down to 204lb...now I'm 208lb....someone help. ..what am I doing wrong. .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShrinkingPeach 1,291 Posted July 6, 2015 Ummm...okay I will bite. More information. What do you eat? How much do you drink? How much do you exercise and what type of exercise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
septappt 74 Posted July 6, 2015 I would definitely consult with your surgeon, seems to me if you were doing your follow visits, they would question the weight loss ! Everyone is different for sure, hopefully they can figure this out for you, best of luck to you! Don't lose faith, you got this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luv2plumb 315 Posted July 6, 2015 How are you getting in so many calories? Thru out the corse of time are you able to fit in more food ? I'm sorry I'm just curious if my sleeve will also change Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hope1980 3 Posted July 6, 2015 I drink a medium coffee, a cup of Water, a sausage patty in the am, then for a snack I eat a 50 calorie light baby bell cheese, for lunch I eat a TKY multi grain Flat with only lettuce & avocado sandwich from potbelly, drink 22 ounces of crystal light flavored water, for dinner i eat 1-2 corn tortillas with 1/2 cup of Beans then a piece or 2 of kraft cheese. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hope1980 3 Posted July 6, 2015 I feel like I could eat more than 1200 calories on certain days, if I do...which is rare I work out on the eliptical.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chele H 427 Posted July 6, 2015 Too many carbs, not enough solid, dense Protein. Ditch the tortillas, Beans and flat bread. Deli turkey or ham rolled up with cheese and a pickle would be good for lunch. chicken salad or tuna salad over greens is a good lunch option also. Any type of chicken, beef or pork with green Beans or broccoli is a much better dinner option than corn tortillas and beans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hope1980 3 Posted July 6, 2015 I'm having such a hard time eating meat. ...even the sausage in the am...I usually never finish it....even before my surgery I hardly ever ate meat...I need to see a nutritionist....and need to really try new foods!!! :/ Thank you all for your input...just feeling hopeless... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
septappt 74 Posted July 7, 2015 Yes try the meat roll ups, maybe you should try having a shake for Breakfast instead of the sausage patty! I don't eat a lot of meat either but I do make sure I have a Protein Shake for when I don't believe I'm making my Protein intake ! Maybe start over with the basics, liquids for 1 week, don't give up, stay strong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hope1980 3 Posted July 8, 2015 Thank you septappt! I am going to try to do liquid X 1 week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boo_Nikole 12 Posted July 8, 2015 I would try an extremely high Protein diet like grilled chicken and turkey for a few weeks cutting out nearly all carbs. But eat when hungry because when the body is hungry it stores fat in case of famine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted July 8, 2015 I drink a medium coffee, a cup of Water, a sausage patty in the am, then for a snack I eat a 50 calorie light baby bell cheese, for lunch I eat a TKY multi grain Flat with only lettuce & avocado sandwich from potbelly, drink 22 ounces of crystal light flavored water, for dinner i eat 1-2 corn tortillas with 1/2 cup of Beans then a piece or 2 of kraft cheese.< /p> There is no way you are getting enough Protein if this is what you normally eat. You should have Protein at every meal and snack. What does your NUT advise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hope1980 3 Posted July 8, 2015 He's not that great at telling me what I should try...I need to see a dietician. ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hope1980 3 Posted July 8, 2015 I just started doing a lot of walking & burned about 600 calories today....I ate 1200 calories plus ate 200 calories back that I burned...does anyone else do this? (Eat back some of the calories you burn?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted July 8, 2015 I just started doing a lot of walking & burned about 600 calories today....I ate 1200 calories plus ate 200 calories back that I burned...does anyone else do this? (Eat back some of the calories you burn?) No. I am not at a place to add back calories. I record my exercise in MyFitnessPal but don't add calories to my daily total. I focus on Protein anyway so don't manipulate calories. I just work to get in my protein goal of 100 grams of protein every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
