7 mths post op

[curlysue86 20]

I'm 7 mths post op gastric bypass. My weight has stayed the same the last two months. Why? I want to lose more. I am not even a year yet. I do have more of appetite. I can eat more. But I'm not eating a lot. Weight was falling off at 5mths. Now it's the my weights has not moved any for two mths. Help please, need advice on this.

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[fatontheinside 92]

Having stalls is 100% completely normal. Your body is trying to adjust to the crazy new stuff you're doing to it. I assume you're taking in less than 1000 calories a day at this point yet. I wouldn't worry too much about it. I stalled around 5 months and again at 9 months. Totally normal. Keep being conscious of what you're eating and make sure you're being physical and you'll start to loose again. Remember, you're body is trying to hold on to as much fat as it can.

Good luck!!

Linda

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[Martha Parker-mcneal 166]

it is normal to have stalls along the way. just be sure you are getting in the Protein ( 60=80 grams per day) your carbs are under 30 and drink your Water. you can up your exercise by now if dr approved. you will start up again in a bit.

[snowmomma 1]

All great info

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[curlysue86 20]

Thank you all for the great tips. :-) it worries me that I can eat more and that I have more of appetite. Is my new stomach with gastric bypass .. stretched?

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[Martha Parker-mcneal 166]

probably not. we have been eating so little with the liquids and then purée but the 5 day pouch check you can be sure if it really bothers you.

[curlysue86 20]

5 day pouch check, how can I do that?

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[Martha Parker-mcneal 166]

actually the 48 hour one is the fastest and best I think. the first day you have all Protein shakes ( the lowest calorie ones not smoothies etc)

on the second day have a Protein shake for Breakfast one for mid morning one for lunch and one for mid afternoon. have a baked 8 oz chicken breast ( or thigh which is more moist to me) focus and eat very slowly chewing chewing chewing. no drinking rules apply watch for the feeling of satisfaction and then fullness ( but not stuffed) measure how much chicken you have left and subtract from the 8 oz. this is how much your pouch will hold of real food. you will be able to eat more slider food but since we really need to focus on Protein this will let you know now much your pouch is holding. for me I usually eat between 3-4 oz meat and a half cup of veggies and I am 13 years out.

on the 5 day each day you follow the same meal plan you did just after surgery. day one full liquids day two thick liquids foods ( yogurt applesauce etc) day three pureed foods day four soft foods and day five back to your regular meals.

hope these help you good luck