PreOp not losing any weight

[smpruitt 6]

I am not losing any weight preop. I have been dieting and exercising. I have been charting my meals and got a jawbone up to keep me on track. I have cut out soda and am drinking solely Water. I measure and weight everything I put into my mouth. I am getting discouraged because I have not lost anything in almost 2 weeks. In fact I have gained a pound. I just wanna cry. I have just started my journey ( month 2 of my 6 month preop) and I have only gained weight. My nutritionist says my goal calories a day should be 1800.....any ideas?

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[TLW 163]

Follow the 1st week to pre op or post op diet and it will kick start you into weight loss.

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[Baconville 578]

Here are a couple ideas for you...

Do you struggle with Type II Diabetis? If you do, this can make weight loss MUCH more difficult. Surgery will help, just keep doing what you are doing.

It sounds like you have a nutritionist that works with your clinic. Reach out to them and let them know your frustrations. They can look at exactly what you are doing and help you tweak what you are eating or the exercise that you are getting and might be able to direct you.

For me, 1800 calories would be WAY too much - I would be gaining too! I have to keep my caloric intake under 1200 in order to see any weight loss. 1300 - 1400 for maintenance (I am approaching 3 years post surgery).

Good Luck! I know it is REALLY hard!! I can tell you it is worth all the work on the other side!

Carol

Edited March 22, 2016 by Baconville