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on 7/28/19 3:50 pm
How much protein is eating? Roughly half their body weight, but using that for the number of grams? For instance, if you weigh 250 lbs, are you esting about 125g of protein?
The goal my doctor gave me ---years ago after surgery---was 65-85 grams. I was close to about 265 lbs at the time I believe. I've been easily meeting that.
But today I saw a formula for calculating protein intake (divide weight by 2.2 to convert it to grams, them multiply by about 1.7 for someone who is moderately active). Using that I should have been at 204g of protein, which seems crazy high.
But I wonder if that formula is not for people with bariatric surgery. Or if the clinician at my doctor's office accidentally put my weight at 165, instead of 265 when calculating my protein goal way back then..
How much protein is every eating per day, and at what rate?
Do you weigh and log every bite that you eat, down to the fraction of an ounce?
If you do, and your calories are under 800, and carbs are low, keep doing what you are doing. It will happen.
If you aren't weighing and logging every last taste, you are just guessing at how much you are eating. Guessing will always lead to slower loss, regain, and lots of sleepless nights.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
How much did you lose on the 2 week liquid diet and how much the first month ?
IMO, the first 28 lbs loss was not realistic loss. Some may have been water that since then your body got back in and since then you lost the real weight. During my first month I lost app 12 lbs, the following month, app 10. Soon 2 months I lost less than you did.
Some people lose in stair-step type pattern. They lose a bunch, them nothing, them lose a bunch. Not the weekly or even monthly loss but a total loss, average loss is important.
If I lose 10 lbs in 1-2 weeks, I may expect next 2-4 weeks to be without weight loss but my body would change the shape and size. That is expected. Be patient. That's what you need.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
I've struggled to lose weight my entire life. I feel as though my body FIGHTS to keep me fat no matter what.
I am in the second month(I know its just the 28th of July but its practically the end of the month) post op and have ONLY lost 3lbs. I just don't get it. My protein intake is between 60-80 grams, I take my vitamins, I get good sleep, I stay away from ALL sugar. I just don't understand how I can be on the second month and only 3lbs.
I'm just feeling like I'm not going to have good success with this sleeve. I'm not expecting 15lbs every month but with me being 340lbs currently, I expect at least 10.
I'm just upset.
you may need to up your protein to 100 gms a day . What else are you eating? We might can help tweak...
Many people share your frustration. Look a the forum on this site for 3 week stall. Many people experience it. It is vital to track every morsel you put into your mouth. It is very easy to take in more calories than you think. Weigh and measure everything. There are many phone apps you can download for this purpose. Fat Secret, My Fitness Pal, Baritastic, to name a few. At this stage you should really only be taking in approximately 600 calories. Everyone varies but that is on the high side for your stage post-op.
You did not talk about your fluid intake. This is the most vital. At least 64 ounces a day. That is the minimum intake. Evidence has shown that we excrete fat from our bodies through respiration and through urination. Try increasing your fluid intake (you can count protein shakes as fluid) and be aware of everything that passes you lips.
You can do this. Your body is recovering. Try not to be discouraged. You took a brave step to better your health. It will pay off if you are able to stay the course and keep coming to this website for information and support. All the advise here was very helpful to me and can be for you also. Best of Luck, and be kind to yourself.
I'm 2.5 months post-op and wish my numbers were better too. I downloaded an app called baritastic. I log my food and water intake on there which is pretty easy. When I am honest with my intake I see how the calories add up, quicker than expected. I've added a lot more physical activity in the past couple of weeks and the scale is moving once again. My best advice is to really look at the nutritional labels and not just the "fat-free" advertising on the front of the package. Carbs are my worse culprit. If you can drink more that will help curb your appetite too. Best of luck!
I've struggled to lose weight my entire life. I feel as though my body FIGHTS to keep me fat no matter what.
I am in the second month(I know its just the 28th of July but its practically the end of the month) post op and have ONLY lost 3lbs. I just don't get it. My protein intake is between 60-80 grams, I take my vitamins, I get good sleep, I stay away from ALL sugar. I just don't understand how I can be on the second month and only 3lbs.
I'm just feeling like I'm not going to have good success with this sleeve. I'm not expecting 15lbs every month but with me being 340lbs currently, I expect at least 10.
I'm just upset.
