Frustrated

[Myka99 42]

I feel like I am am always eating to much.....not enough.....I am about 7 weeks out and feel I should of lost more....while my body is changing it just seems I made a radical choice to lose weight only to not lose weight! I see people on here that have had surgery around the time I have and they have lost 50 or more....I lost like 23....and that is including the 16 I lost on pre op diet.....I feel everything I do is wrong.....

[Sophie74656 1,572]

I dont understand if you think you are eating too much or noy enough

But ANY loss is good. Keep going you are doing well

[mom2hounds 28]

I am having the same issue as you. Except I have been stuck for several weeks now. Can't get out & walk like I used to now in a wheelchair. I guess as the other person said any loss is a loss but I am like you I want it to go now. Just hang in there, it will go. Plus my surgery was almost a year ago. I was going good but...stuck. Hoping it will pass, SOON.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Myka99 What is a typical day look like? Are you getting enough Protein?

[Myka99 42]

I dont understand if you think you are eating too much or noy enough

But ANY loss is good. Keep going you are doing well

Meaning I either feel like I am not eating enough and my body goes into starvation mode and hoards everything or I eat to much and that is why I am not losing....

[Myka99 42]

@@Myka99 What is a typical day look like? Are you getting enough Protein?

I find I can eat a good amount of food for what some people can eat.....I eat a lot of Quiona, chicken breast, eggs and cheese.....I average at least 5 glasses of Water a day (which I am working on) I try to stay away from carbs as much as possible...I have had whole grain bread once or twice but no rice, potatoes or pasta....I stick to veggies and chicken.....I am counting calories and protein and I average from 600 to 850 cal a day and min 60 carbs......I eat enough I don't need to drink the Protein Shakes unless I don't have time to eat then I substitute....my surgeon is moving provinces and rescheduled my 6 week check up twice....so now I will never see him again....if I am doing something wrong I need to know....and I don't have a team to contact so that is not a response.....

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Myka99 This is what my program says... 5-6 small meals / day (3 hours in between) focusing on Protein (first) and produce. We are not "allowed" bread, Pasta or rice. We are allowed potatoes though. The Water is key as well! And of course we should be exercising (that will be my biggest obstacle).

I haven't had my official post-op diet meeting yet but I believe the portion size is 2-4 ozs per meal. I would have more carbs from fruits and veggies instead of the quinoa (that seems as though it would be a slider food).

Just remember - you have lost 23 lbs and that is excellent! Keep the faith!!! :-)

[Myka99 42]

@@Myka99 This is what my program says... 5-6 small meals / day (3 hours in between) focusing on Protein (first) and produce. We are not "allowed" bread, Pasta or rice. We are allowed potatoes though. The Water is key as well! And of course we should be exercising (that will be my biggest obstacle).

I haven't had my official post-op diet meeting yet but I believe the portion size is 2-4 ozs per meal. I would have more carbs from fruits and veggies instead of the quinoa (that seems as though it would be a slider food).

Just remember - you have lost 23 lbs and that is excellent! Keep the faith!!! :-)

Wouldn't Quiona be better than potatoes? It is higher in Protein?

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Myka99 Potatoes would be more filling (so you would eat less). Quinoa would tend to go through your sleeve quickly and you could potentially eat more without being satisfied. I'm just guessing though - I don't know for sure. I will actually ask next week at my post op diet meeting.

[Sophie74656 1,572]

I dont understand if you think you are eating too much or noy enough

But ANY loss is good. Keep going you are doing well

Meaning I either feel like I am not eating enough and my body goes into starvation mode and hoards everything or I eat to much and that is why I am not losing....

Well what does it say in the guidelines you were given? What was the amount they told you to eat

[Valentina 2,642]

@@Myka99 What is a typical day look like? Are you getting enough Protein?

I find I can eat a good amount of food for what some people can eat.....I eat a lot of Quiona, chicken breast, eggs and cheese.....I average at least 5 glasses of Water a day (which I am working on) I try to stay away from carbs as much as possible...I have had whole grain bread once or twice but no rice, potatoes or Pasta....I stick to veggies and chicken.....I am counting calories and Protein and I average from 600 to 850 cal a day and min 60 carbs......I eat enough I don't need to drink the Protein shakes unless I don't have time to eat then I substitute....my surgeon is moving provinces and rescheduled my 6 week check up twice....so now I will never see him again....if I am doing something wrong I need to know....and I don't have a team to contact so that is not a response.....

Is there a bariatric surgeon taking your surgeon's position? Maybe you can contact the hospital where you had your surgery and ask for contact information for the new surgeon's office.

Or, call your insurance company and ask for the contact information to the closest bariatric surgeon covered by your plan.

Is .your Nut/Diet. available? Give him/her a call. He/her should be able to help answer your questions.

You're just a wee bit off track and need some information to get aboard again.

I think you will be just fine, once you get some answers.

It may just be that you are not getting enough calories. Go figure, right?

Try and get some consultations set up.

Prayers going up.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Myka99 Potatoes would be more filling (so you would eat less). Quinoa would tend to go through your sleeve quickly and you could potentially eat more without being satisfied. I'm just guessing though - I don't know for sure. I will actually ask next week at my post op diet meeting.

Hey @@Myka99 Quinoa is not only allowed but recommended on my plan - at least for weeks 2-6. Learned something new today! ????

[stacyrg2 350]

Quinoa is much better than potatoes. It's full of Protein and fills you up. One of my favorite "sides" is quinoa with roasted veggies! You said you keep your carbs under 60g but you didn't mention Protein. How many protein grams are you eating?

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[Myka99 42]

Quinoa is much better than potatoes. It's full of Protein and fills you up. One of my favorite "sides" is quinoa with roasted veggies! You said you keep your carbs under 60g but you didn't mention protein. How many protein grams are you eating?

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I was told to get between 60g and 80g of carbs a day....and I can do that with food no problem and if I don't I have a shake.....

THE scale MOVED.....down 9 lbs.....thank God

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Myka99 Woohoo - that's a great loss! Congrats!