Question:
Can't seem to lose any weight...
I had the RNY on 6/26 and within the 1st week lost 26 lbs. I seem to be at a stand still because I haven't lost a pound since... I'm taking my vitamins (having issues with the protein can't stand the taste) trying whey product tomorrow. Increased my exercise from 0 to 30 to 45 minutes a day and still can't seem to move the scales. I'm trying to increase my water intake however that is very difficult. I'm eating 2 oz. 3X's a day, so what is the issue??? How can I get the scale moving. Other entries say wait it will drop off, doesn't seem to be working for me. Makes me wonder if I had the surgery for nothing... :( — * S. (posted on July 21, 2008)
July 21, 2008
i'm quite sure your body is trying to catch up. I lost 27lbs the first
month - my doctor said i was right on cue. 26 lbs in one week is almost
unheard of - so I think you are ok not losing any since.
Arden
— bikermama
July 21, 2008
26 pounds in one week is really good. its taken me a month 6/18 RNY to lose
24 pounds. I got really frustrated too when I stopped. Eventually it will
start again, and stop again, some say for the next 12-15 months. I know it
was kind of a tease but dont worry it will happen again lots of times!
Increasing your water will help, you can add crystal light if you can stand
the taste. I cant so I have days were I dont want to see another bottle of
water ever! You are on the right track you seem to be doing everything
right. I wont tell you to stay off the scale because I dont either! Just
keep on going and eventually it will all come off. Good luck Im here if you
need to talk
— Kimberlin Katayama
July 21, 2008
WOW! 26 pounds in one week.. I am in shock and so is your body! Stay off
the scale and concentrate on how your clothes fit, how you fit into your
environment like, Oooo this chair has extra room now, etc. The scale isn't
the end all and be all. I only lost 5 pounds the first three weeks but my
pants and dress size had gone down and I had to move the seat forward in
the van so I knew other things where going on. Keep doing what you're
doing! You are a success. Your body doesn't realize this is for it's own
good and wants to maintain the status quo. It's saying to itself, "If
she keeps this up she's going to starve to death. I can't let that
happen." On the contrary, you are acting for life. Give your body a
chance to relax with that idea. You will run up against this more then
once. It's called a plateau. You're doing great. Just don't give the
scale all that power. Take it back. You know you're doing the right
things!
I'm sorry about the protein troubles. You should be off those shake real
soon shouldn't you? I was off at three weeks.
Laura
— waterlover
July 21, 2008
I had my RNY on 6/24 and am down 23 pounds. Your body goes into starvation
mode and hangs on to everything. Once the initional shock is over the
pounds will come off. As for the protein, I use the New Whey
"bullets" mixed in with my water and a chrystal light packet.
That gives me 42 grams and it takes me couple of hours to get it down. That
way I am getting my protein and my water.
lisa....
— Lisa B.
July 21, 2008
I understand it is frustrating when you start losing weight and then stop.
It is a normal plateau. I too could not stomach the protein shakes. I
would force them down and they would come right back up. But the good news
is I found a couple of items at GNC that will stay down and are pretty
good. The first one is the Protein Slammer. It is only 3.5 oz and has 45
grams of protein. I drink half of one each morning along with my
Flintstones Chewable Multi vitamin, 5000mg of Biotin (I had started to lose
my hair) and B-12 sub lingual. The next is the Isopure drinks. They look
and taste like kool-aid, but they have 40 grams of protein. I put it on
ice and drink it at work. Those 2 items alone give me 65 grams of protein!
When you are able to eat regular foods you can a "Eat Good Look Great
Pure Protein Bar. The Chewy Chocolate Chip High Protein bar is delicious
and it has 20 grams of protein. Good Luck!!
— irish4girl
July 21, 2008
This is the first time I've replied to a post; this request tugs on MY
heartstrings! I, too, thought I'd be the first one the RNY would fail
on--the weight loss was a weight GAIN at first. Then I'd lose like 3 or 4
in a day but then nothing for a week....When I started getting discouraged,
which is where I hear you to be, I was encouraged when someone said (and
I'll put your weight loss in here:) "When is the last time, Andrea,
you lost 26 pounds in 3 weeks??????" So you see, it IS working--and
YES, it will continue to work!!!!!! Guarenteed! It's the "miracle
cure" we've all dreamed of finding!!!!! My surgery was 3/11/08 and
I'm down 77 as of this am! By the way, you might want to try eating more
often; protein first, but instead of 3x a day, maybe 5 or 6x. I was told
every 3-4 hours and that's pretty much where I find my body
"naturally" wanting to eat. Very small amounts, of curse--it's
not that I'm eating MORE, just more OFTEN. I think it keeps your
metabolism buring. Hang in there--it IS working and it will CONTINUE to
work, Andrea!!!!!!!!!!!
— movinmom03
July 21, 2008
This is the first time I've replied to a post; this request tugs on MY
heartstrings! I, too, thought I'd be the first one the RNY would fail
on--the weight loss was a weight GAIN at first. Then I'd lose like 3 or 4
in a day but then nothing for a week....When I started getting discouraged,
which is where I hear you to be, I was encouraged when someone said (and
I'll put your weight loss in here:) "When is the last time, Andrea,
you lost 26 pounds in 3 weeks??????" So you see, it IS working--and
YES, it will continue to work!!!!!! Guarenteed! It's the "miracle
cure" we've all dreamed of finding!!!!! My surgery was 3/11/08 and
I'm down 77 as of this am! By the way, you might want to try eating more
often; protein first, but instead of 3x a day, maybe 5 or 6x. I was told
every 3-4 hours and that's pretty much where I find my body
"naturally" wanting to eat. Very small amounts, of curse--it's
not that I'm eating MORE, just more OFTEN. I think it keeps your
metabolism buring. Hang in there--it IS working and it will CONTINUE to
work, Andrea!!!!!!!!!!!
— movinmom03
July 21, 2008
This is the first time I've replied to a post; this request tugs on MY
heartstrings! I, too, thought I'd be the first one the RNY would fail
on--the weight loss was a weight GAIN at first. Then I'd lose like 3 or 4
in a day but then nothing for a week....When I started getting discouraged,
which is where I hear you to be, I was encouraged when someone said (and
I'll put your weight loss in here:) "When is the last time, Andrea,
you lost 26 pounds in 3 weeks??????" So you see, it IS working--and
YES, it will continue to work!!!!!! Guarenteed! It's the "miracle
cure" we've all dreamed of finding!!!!! My surgery was 3/11/08 and
I'm down 77 as of this am! By the way, you might want to try eating more
often; protein first, but instead of 3x a day, maybe 5 or 6x. I was told
every 3-4 hours and that's pretty much where I find my body
"naturally" wanting to eat. Very small amounts, of curse--it's
not that I'm eating MORE, just more OFTEN. I think it keeps your
metabolism buring. Hang in there--it IS working and it will CONTINUE to
work, Andrea!!!!!!!!!!!
— movinmom03
July 21, 2008
(OOPS! Sorry for the 2 copies!!!!!)
— movinmom03
July 22, 2008
I agree with most everyone else...your body's playing catch up from losing
so much the first week. If you logically stop and think how little you're
eating, you can't possibly NOT lose weight at this point.
I also wanted to point out to you now important it is to get the protein
and liquids in. I know it's not easy...but it's something you have to do.
For now...look at the protein as your 'medicine' that you have to take to
lose the weight. There will be times over the next 6-12 months that you're
going to hate eating...and will not enjoy it...but it does get better as
your body adjusts. Go to a website like bariatriceating.com or
vistalady.com and order some of the sample packs of the various protein
drinks, or unjury.com for their protein drink samples (including one that's
'chicken soup' flavored) and try them til you find some that you like You
may love some that I hate, I make hate some you love...I think you'll
whereas before surgery you may not have had a lot of 'texture' issues with
food, no you will. I have turned into an unbelievably picky eater because
of texture more than anything.
Kimberlin mentioned Crystal Light in your water if you can stand the taste.
As you've probably discovered, right now sweet things are unbelievably
sweet...so you might want to put 1 1/2 to 2 times the water for the Crystal
Light to dilute it to a level you like it. I personally HATE water and if
I have to drink it plane it takes me forever...but if I add lemon aid to
it, I'm OK. You could also just add a twist of lemon, or lemon zinger tea
bag, to your water to give it a little flavor.
Hang in there and don't give up. I too was afraid I'd be the first failure
from the get go for WLS. I may not be a stick (which I never wanted to be)
but I'm so much happier at my current 180-185 pounds than I was at 275+
pounds. I still want to have some plastic surgeries done to repair the
damage of obesity...but at least I'm happy when I get dressed and look in
the mirror. My next step, I think, is feeling like I belong on the
'normal' side of the clothing store and not feel like any moment now,
someone's going to come tell me the 'fat people clothes are on the other
side.'
— Hollywog
July 22, 2008
Wow!!! keep up the good work you will see results.. I promise I'm 4 years
out and have lost between 150 and 170 lbs depending on how I feel that
week. I ..like you.. couldnt tolerate the protein suppliments i had alot
of trouble..as soon as i could eat solids I lived on Gaterade..string
cheese.. and beef jerky for protein. you do what you have too but dont be
discouraged or down hearted...it will happen for you. feel free to contact
me if you want to talk..
— ches97
July 22, 2008
First of all Congrats on the amazing weight loss in the first week. I had
my surgery on 6/4and have only lost 24 lbs. That is within 6 weeks post op.
I make sure I get my daily protein and attempt to get my daily fluids and
make sure I make healthy food choices so that I will continue to lose
weight. Not all of us lose weight at rapid speed so just keep that you
will start to lose more weight again.
— cdombi37
July 24, 2008
Try more powerful liquid vitamin/mineral like VEMMA. Go to
TrySomeVemma.com A lot of problems come from mineral deficient diet.
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