Weight loss stagnation
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Oh and yes the protein is the most important and take your supplements. I got a stomach virus early after surgery and could not eat for longer than usual and struggled to get the shakes down. I lost hair because of the protein deficiency. I would mostly just eat protein foods.0
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I'm only weighing once a week to keep myself from getting too crazy. Maybe I should cut it down to once a month as suggested.
My husband seems to think I'm not eating enough and has encouraged me to up my calorie intake...but my poor little sleeve isn't giving up any extra space. I think I got through about 60g of protein today, which is pretty good for me. That's from an egg for breakfast, chicken for lunch, and chicken for dinner. I'm going to turn into a chicken breast
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My wife has said some of the same things to me. But lately she hasn't said anything. I don't mean to say she hasn't been supportive because she has.
While you turn into a chicken, I'll turn into a fish LOL0 -
Who wants to be the Turkey
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im just over a year out and my dietitian currenty has me on 1200 calories since 9 months out
all subject to change next week with me now being pregnant but dont know where im meant to fit any more food in0 -
ruqayyahsmum wrote: »im just over a year out and my dietitian currenty has me on 1200 calories since 9 months out
all subject to change next week with me now being pregnant but dont know where im meant to fit any more food in
Pregnant throws in a complicated diet plan, just do what your Dr recommends. Your diet plan will be a little different from every one else but you can do it.
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I had the sleeve done 9/9/14 and I am eating 1000-1100 calories a day. I have also had many stalls. It is common. I was in starvation mode early on and the NUT had me up my calories. I get at 70 - 80 g of protein a day. Some days i get more.0
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tedrapaige wrote: »That's from an egg for breakfast
To help my protein level out a little, I use egg beater to make a scrambled egg and I put a little bit of grated cheese in it. It's not a lot of protein, but every little bit helps.0 -
My surgeon gave us a LOT of documentation to explain our new lifestyle including a huge binder and a little pockets sized Cliff's notes book. It has a page called "Plateau Buster" and I'll type below the suggestions:
Increase your water intake (64 oz + per day)
Look for hidden carbohydrates in food by reading nutrition labels carefully
Realize this won't be permanent
Eat foods within the guidelines (70% protein / 30% vegetable)
Exercise daily to the point you have perspiration on your brow
Make sure you're getting 7-8 hours of sleep every night
Make sure you're taking all your vitamins (multi, B-12, calcium, iron)
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I probably spent about 5 months of the first year "stalled" Your body will adjust, you just have to follow the plan. Stop using the scale so much! It will make you stressed and now is not the time for that. Best to you!
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This is all really great advice. I emailed my dietician and got her to agree that maybe I'm not eating enough, so I've increased my intake to 1000 over 4 meals a day. Seems to be working! Still struggling to get enough water, but one thing at a time.
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Great thread - I'm putting it all in my memory bank for post-surgery days.
You are all an inspiration!!!0
LoL 
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