Almost 2 months post sleeve...

[Dchase521 10]

And I'm beyond frustrated.

I'm down about 35 pounds total. That includes 19 I dropped before surgery. I thought I would have been beyond the 50 pound loss mark by now.

I am in contact with my nutritionist daily. She's as confused as I am, but is optimistic and extremely supportive. I'm doing my 3 small Protein packed meals. No Snacks. Average a gallon of Water a day. 30 to 60 minutes of cardio at least 5 days a week.

I'm just not losing anything. I'm so frustrated. Anyone else stall this early???

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[KristenLe 5,979]

How many grams of Protein? How many calories? Stalling is normal but be sure you are getting enough protein especially with exercising. My plan suggests eating 5-6 times a day.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

And I'm beyond frustrated.

I'm down about 35 pounds total. That includes 19 I dropped before surgery. I thought I would have been beyond the 50 pound loss mark by now.

I am in contact with my nutritionist daily. She's as confused as I am, but is optimistic and extremely supportive. I'm doing my 3 small Protein packed meals. No Snacks. Average a gallon of Water a day. 30 to 60 minutes of cardio at least 5 days a week.

I'm just not losing anything. I'm so frustrated. Anyone else stall this early???

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A 35 pound weight loss is great. I have found it helpful not to have expectations around losing a certain amount by a certain date. I am not in control of that.

What I can control is:

Following my program.

Tracking my food.

Focusing on getting in all of my Protein (100 grams) and fluids (64+ oz) daily.

Avoiding starches, added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), and fried foods.

Taking my Vitamins and supplements as directed.

Practicing mindful eating: eating slowly, taking small bites, and chewing thoroughly.

Exercising.

And, learning to embrace the inevitable stalls.

You do not mention protein.

What is your protein target? Are you reaching your protein target every day?

Getting enough protein is critical for healing and weight loss.

Embrace the Stall

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

[Dchase521 10]

How many grams of Protein? How many calories? Stalling is normal but be sure you are getting enough Protein especially with exercising. My plan suggests eating 5-6 times a day.

I'm 40-60g of protein daily. I was eating 5-6 times a day, but was forcing it. I just wasn't hungry and ended up feeling sick.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

That is not alot of Protein. What about having a Protein Shake snack?

[Dchase521 10]

That is not alot of Protein. What about having a Protein shake snack?

We eliminated it because I was bloated and stalled. I was only having 3oz at a time, but it was too much for me. I was skipping meals.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I would guess your not getting enough Protein or calories and that's why you are losing slowly or stalled.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

60 is the bare minimum in Protein you need to you don't break muscles down. Most people that have been obese for a long time need more Protein because they have more muscle.

40-60 G of protein, you are probably barely cracking 600 calories a day. Your body is probably in starvation mode.

Try a different nutritionist.

[Dchase521 10]

60 is the bare minimum in Protein you need to you don't break muscles down. Most people that have been obese for a long time need more Protein because they have more muscle.

40-60 G of protein, you are probably barely cracking 600 calories a day. Your body is probably in starvation mode.

Try a different nutritionist.

This is my second nutritionist. I see her again Sunday to go over things again.

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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Also I can understand not wanting to drink Protein shakes, a lot of them have a lot of sodium.

However you could try adding collagen to regular drinks to get more Protein.< /p>

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

That is not alot of Protein. What about having a Protein shake snack?

We eliminated it because I was bloated and stalled. I was only having 3oz at a time, but it was too much for me. I was skipping meals.

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Skipping meals is one of the absolute worst things you can do for your metabolism.

[KristenLe 5,979]

This is my second nutritionist. I see her again Sunday to go over things again.

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Is the Nutritionist experienced in Bariatric Surgery? The most important thing is to get enough Protein and fluids. 40-60 grams is not enough. If you can't drink a pre-made Protein Drink - try making your own (bloating may have been from lactose) or drink Isopure (clear Protein drink).

[Dchase521 10]

This is my second nutritionist. I see her again Sunday to go over things again.

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Is the Nutritionist experienced in Bariatric Surgery? The most important thing is to get enough Protein and fluids. 40-60 grams is not enough. If you can't drink a pre-made Protein Drink - try making your own (bloating may have been from lactose) or drink Isopure (clear Protein drink).

She is the director of the bariatric nutrition program. She's trying everything to get me started again...

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That is not alot of protein. What about having a protein shake snack?

We eliminated it because I was bloated and stalled. I was only having 3oz at a time, but it was too much for me. I was skipping meals.

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Skipping meals is one of the absolute worst things you can do for your metabolism.

That's why we eliminated Snacks, to prevent skipping meals.

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[Dchase521 10]

Also I can understand not wanting to drink Protein shakes, a lot of them have a lot of sodium.

However you could try adding collagen to regular drinks to get more Protein.< /p>

Protein Shakes were starting to replace meals. I'm not even on full foods yet.

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[provenzee 262]

That doesn't sound like enough Protein at all. My team said that by two weeks out I should be getting 60-80g a day minimum, and less than 60g of carbs, sugar, and fat. Calories should be around 1000 a day, and I should be eating every 3 hours......

My diet is different now as I am further out, but those were the recommendations the first two months.