Weight is not going down

[imala74 1]

I am start panicking. My weight is moving really slow. I am worry. Maybe I eat wrong food. Or eating a lot.

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[Kindle 8,667]

Details? How far out are you? What are you eating? Protein? Water? Carbs? Starting BMI? Weight lost?

[imala74 1]

I was sleeved 3/25/16. My start weight was 306 before preop diet. Now I am 258. I have about 30grams Protein a day. Have difficulty with Water. My usual day: breakfast- Greek fat free whipped yogurt with 2 spoons of granola. Lunch- any type of Soup. Dinner- can be anything. What ever I cook for family. But I do eat fruits. Any sample menus?

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[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Oh, Lord -- another person who thinks that losing nearly a pound a day equates to "weight is not going down."

How in the world do people develop such unrealistic expectations about WLS results?

My first four months post-op I averaged 10 pounds/month weight loss. And then the weight loss slowed.

I still lost 100 pounds and am maintaining now at 135 pounds.

This is not a bloody 50-yard dash. It's a marathon. And when you reach your goal it becomes a life-long lifestyle.

Sorry for the mini-rant, but I really don't understand why someone who's averaging 24 pounds lost / month is disappointed in WLS. That's an amazing weight loss.

[imala74 1]

You right. But my weight is not moving for past 2 weeks.

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Oh, Lord -- another person who thinks that losing nearly a pound a day equates to "weight is not going down."

How in the world do people develop such unrealistic expectations about WLS results?

My first four months post-op I averaged 10 pounds/month weight loss. And then the weight loss slowed.

I still lost 100 pounds and am maintaining now at 135 pounds.

This is not a bloody 50-yard dash. It's a marathon. And when you reach your goal it becomes a life-long lifestyle.

Sorry for the mini-rant, but I really don't understand why someone who's averaging 24 pounds lost / month is disappointed in WLS. That's an amazing weight loss.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I was sleeved 3/25/16. My start weight was 306 before preop diet. Now I am 258. I have about 30grams Protein a day. Have difficulty with Water. My usual day: breakfast- Greek fat free whipped yogurt with 2 spoons of granola. Lunch- any type of Soup. Dinner- can be anything. What ever I cook for family. But I do eat fruits. Any sample menus?

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You need more than 30 grams of Protein a day (closer to 80-100), and you need AT LEAST 64 oz of Fluid a day.

None of us lose at a constant or steady rate. We all experience stalls and slow downs. If you are planning to lose a significant amount of weight, you will experience different rates of loss and periodic stalls.

Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your protein and fluids, take your Vitamins and supplements as directed, exercise, and stay off the scale.

Embrace the Stall

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

[KristenLe 5,979]

I was sleeved 3/25/16. My start weight was 306 before preop diet. Now I am 258. I have about 30grams Protein a day. Have difficulty with Water. My usual day: breakfast- Greek fat free whipped yogurt with 2 spoons of granola. Lunch- any type of Soup. Dinner- can be anything. What ever I cook for family. But I do eat fruits. Any sample menus?

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Well I'd say you're doing pretty well considering you are down 48 lbs in less than 2 months. Anyway - you need to get all of your Protein and Water in - or not only will your weight loss stall but you will not heal properly. Be sure to check the sugar content on the Greek Whipped Yogurt (I bet it has a fair amount of sugar) and the carbs on the granola. Does the soup have Pasta or rice? How many carbs? Depending on what you're having for dinner - this could be an issue as well. You need protein and if you are still hungry - eat produce. No Pasta, bread, rice, etc. 30 grams of protein is definitely too low.

[Kindle 8,667]

Your issues are very easy to fix......You need to be getting 60-80g of Protein and minimum 64oz Water. Those are the two most important elements to losing weight. Nix the granola and sugary yogurt and fruit and replace all of them with high protein foods.

[imala74 1]

Your issues are very easy to fix......You need to be getting 60-80g of Protein and minimum 64oz Water. Those are the two most important elements to losing weight. Nix the granola and sugary yogurt and fruit and replace all of them with high Protein foods.

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Any idea for high protein Breakfast?

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@imala74 Protein shake, eggs, plain greek yogurt with berries, crustless quiche muffins (recipe online), turkey sausage....

[Montana Gal 448]

Breakfast is a tough one for me, but this website recommended by so many on this site has been helpful.

theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com

[Andrea72 510]

@@imala74

If it makes you feel any better....I was sleeved on 3/23, two days BEFORE you, and you still lost more weight than I have.

As others stated, make sure you get in your Protein, but I would be ecstatic with 48 pounds!!

Good job!!

[miterin62 3]

You have lost 48 pounds in 2 months...That is fantastic!! Be proud of yourself !!

I agree with @kindle.

"Your issues are very easy to fix......You need to be getting 60-80g of Protein and minimum 64oz Water. Those are the two most important elements to losing weight. Nix the granola and sugary yogurt and fruit and replace all of them with high Protein foods"

I was sleeved 3/25/16. My start weight was 306 before preop diet. Now I am 258. I have about 30grams protein a day. Have difficulty with Water. My usual day: breakfast- Greek fat free whipped yogurt with 2 spoons of granola. Lunch- any type of Soup. Dinner- can be anything. What ever I cook for family. But I do eat fruits. Any sample menus?


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[miterin62 3]

Me too !! I was sleeved on 3/22 and I have lost 37 and I am happy but it is still less than you!!

@@imala74

If it makes you feel any better....I was sleeved on 3/23, two days BEFORE you, and you still lost more weight than I have.

As others stated, make sure you get in your Protein, but I would be ecstatic with 48 pounds!!

Good job!!