Question:
Help!! one year post-op and only down 75 lbs.
I had my surgery on 9-19-05 I started at 282 and i had a roux-en-y laparoscopic bypass, here it is a year later and i am only down 75lbs. Can anyone tell me what i am doing wrong, and why i am losing so slow. My doctor thought something might be wrong with my pouch but i had a scope done last week and he said everything is fine. I really need help on diet ideas to help me "boost up" my weight loss. I eat 3 meals a day and 2 snacks, but i dont think i am getting enough water/protein in my diet so All that can ,please HELP!!!!! — coco2273 (posted on September 19, 2006)
September 19, 2006
Hi Nicole,
Don't loose heart. I had my surgery on 11-3-06 and i've lost 65 lbs to
date. I have had to really work hard to loose the last 15-20 pounds
though. I hear that some people are just slow loosers....especially if you
start out smaller. I was 236 (5'4) at surgery and now weight 171. I fit
comfortably in a 12 now and some 10's. I workout 6 days a week with
weights and cardio and the weight loss has just started to pickup again. I
try to look at it as a good thing because it 'requires' me to practice a
healthy and fit lifestyle and not just rely on the surgery. You can do it.
Don't be hard on yourself. I also drink lots and lots of water, eat 5-6
small meals a day and get in about 120 (if not more) grams of protein a
day. Cardio 6 x a week and weight training 4 days a week with one day off
to just rest.
— sherita
September 19, 2006
I would suggest seeing a nut. Especially if you want some good recipes
that are high in protein. Since everything is ok with your pouch, check
with a nut. to see what can be done with the eating. It could be as simple
as you're not eating enough! lol. You're eating 3 meals and 2 snacks but
maybe they aren't the right things. (I have no clue...just a thought)
lol. Getting enough water/protein is definitely going to boost the weight
loss but I know it's hard to get it in. If you don't like shakes (like me)
try protein bars. Also, watch your sugar. Not just the # of sugars in the
nutritional facts but in the actual ingredients. I was told not to eat
anything with sugar in the first 3 ingredients. Kinda like a diabetic. I
think a nut. could really help you. And don't get discouraged. 75lbs is
nothing to sneeze at! Good luck
— platypus
September 19, 2006
good for you on down 75lbs. . You might try a back to the basics and keep
a log of what you're eating and exercise . . Talk to your nutritionist
or your surgeon about this .
— lou1425
September 19, 2006
I think you answered your own question. Yes if you are not getting 80+
grams of protein you aren't getting enough. Do your meals consist of
protein mostly? And yes water is important which I get thru getting my 80+
grams of protein, at least 64+ oz. Try a sample or sample packets from
bariatriceating.com. until you can find some that you like.
— ccstann
September 19, 2006
I have to tell you that I eat a half cup of oatmeal for breakfast, a small
salad that has cheese and meat and mushrooms in it for lunch, and a very
small portion of whatever the family is having for supper and i eat a few
triscuits and cheese before bed and drink lots of water in between, we
cannot go back to eating as much as we were before and still expect to
lose, just food for thought.
— Peggy G.
September 19, 2006
Have Egg Beaters and non-fat yogourt for breakfast, a protein shake
mid-morning, a Lean Cuisine lunch, a protein shake in the afternoon, a
reasonable dinner (lean protein, minimal carbs, yummy steamed veggies - I
like a low-fat shepherd's pie NO gravy that I can make a bunch of CHEAPLY
at home), and another protein shake later in the evening if you need it
(for instance if you have a chocolate craving). There are lots of great
protein shake recipes out there. Oops, and of course get all your
supplements in! Try to get 30 minutes of cardio each day too, even if it's
just fast walking - that should help kickstart the loss again.
— j_coulter
September 20, 2006
Do you Keep a Food Journal of EVERYTHING you put in your mouth. If not,
then Start one right away also adding how you feel when your eatting &
the atmospere around you. Then adding your weight when you weigh-in. That
way you can look back as to when you were losing, maintaining & losing
weight. And reverb back to your losing processes.
Start by going back the day your surgeon released you from the hospital to
the basic program. Drink at least a gallon of anything zero calorie. Cut
the V8 stuff. Liquid calories only add there no nutrition value in Juices.
Get back to pure proteins. 2-3 ounces per sitting. And if you need more
Protein to satisfy your body, try the Protein shakes that give you 22-24
grams of protein adding Non-fat Dry Milk instead of regular milk, it ups
the protein to about 30 grams. Our bodies dump excess protein anything over
33 grams per intake.
Cut back to the 3 meakls a day and if you need a snack make them the
protein shakes. They'll also give you a energy boost.
Oh and fill in your OH Journal so we can follow your progress and you may
inspirer someone else to succeed. Good Luck.
— Michael Eak
September 23, 2006
Nikki, you answered your own questions, up the protein and increase the
water. After a year, you know if you are doing what you are supposed to be
doing, you don't need anyone to tell you that. Up your protein, drink
plenty plenty water, cut the fruit and eat low carb veggies. You can do
it. I am almost 2 years post op and went back to the basics of liquid
protein and only protein and water and vitamins to get back on track.
Still got about 60 lbs to go and want them gone. I just had to call myself
on the carpet and set myself straight and that is what you can do too.
Push for the stars, you didn't have this surgery for nothing--did ya?
Debbie
— imdebbie
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