Question:
I feel I'm doing something wrong
I'm so upset I feel I made a big mistake having this surgery, and I'm just going to gain my weight back. I have lost 35 pounds and this morning I gained 2 pounds back. I have been doing everything right. Unless I'm not getting enough protein in, and that can be my problem. The shakes make me sick. I found a good tasteing protin bult. I just don't have money to go out and get a box right now. This never fails I start to lose and gain. I'm so upset and hurt because I have worked hard these past 7 months and now that I have had the surgery I'm gaining weight. Please forgive me but this sucks to come all this way and fail. It's the story of my life. I don't think there's much anyone could say to make me feel better, but if anyone ever felt this way or has delt with this What did you do? How long did it take to see weight loss? I know we are all diffrent, but I just think this might of been a waste of my time. Sorry to be so negative because most of the time I'm happy, but not today. — theresa.lampkin (posted on July 17, 2009)
July 17, 2009
Hi Theresa,
Having the RNY was the best choice you ever made. The weight gain of two
pounds is probably just water retention. I usually bounce between 2-5 lbs.
Try the protein bullets they have a lot of protein in them. You won't
gain weight if just follow the plan, protein, veggies, the carbs. But make
sure you are getting some form of excercise. You will plateau for awhile
once your body catches up and change what you are eating. I am sorry you
feel you wasted your time having this surgery. I always tell people, I am
so glad I had the RNY 3.5 yrs.ago. I did however ask my husband in the
beginning why I had it done. And he mad me laugh, he said because you are
fat. I said oh yeah. laughing. It just brought back to reality why I had
the surgery done. No one said it is going to be easy. Don't stress over
gaining two pounds. You are doing great, so just keep up the good work.
It will be okay. Remember why you had the surgery in the first place.
Whey protein in choc, straw, van, is very good. It comes in a huge tub and
you could blend fruit in it, just make sure the fruit doesn't have a lot of
natual sugar in it. Hope this does make you feel just a wee bit better.
take care and cheer up. Just remember, you didn't gain the weight
overnight so you won't loose it overnight.
— Kristy
July 17, 2009
Theresa, 2lbs is nothing. It's water weight. Remember we're females and
have to deal with the hormone monster. Because of the that, our body is
"HaHa" to us. Pardon me for what I'm about to say,but when Mother
Nature comes, you'll piss it away.
— Kathleen W.
July 17, 2009
DONT GIVE UP......
I real admire you for do the surgery, that it self is a life change.im her
working on getting it done threw my insurence.and when we get to time of
the month we gain weight , so if you gained 2 pounds its not a problem just
find out what r u doing roung and fix it... if you make it ezzzy it will be
ezzzy. loool . p.s. give your self some props you deserve to be proud of
your self sweet.
— sunrise78
July 18, 2009
Keep your chin up honey. You made the right choice. Just remember, NO CARBS
AT ALL EXCEPT FROM VEGETABLES. You shouldn't have any carbs until you are
at your goal weight unless you get those carbs from good vegetables.
Ask yourself: Are you getting enough protein and water? Make sure you are
getting between 80 and 100 grams of protein each day, sweetie. Plus, lots
and lots of water.
You CAN do this. You WILL succeed. Think positive thoughts.
Big hugs to you.
— Elizabeth_Ann
July 18, 2009
I feel your pain! I had wls this past April and have only lost 20 lbs. To
add insult to injury, I am now only losing 2 lbs per month. I don't have a
problem with 2 lbs per month but what I'm really afraid of is that the
weight loss will come to a halt. I can't help but compare my dismal weight
loss to others. The majority of wls patients lose plenty of weight the
first year. I am still struggling and my calorie intake is minimal.
— Kathy M.
July 19, 2009
This is an emotional journey. You change your life forever and wonder if it
is worth the pain. It is but it takes time. Weight will fluctuate don't let
it stress you. If you are short on money for the protein, can yo drink
milk? Milk is a good protein source, soy milk if you prefer. Nuts also work
very well and are not expensive. Start reading the labels and finding real
sources of food that you can buy. It is much cheaper then all the protien
powders and my body likes it better. A small bag of peanuts is 50 cents and
14 grams of protien. 8 oz of molk is 10 oz protien. Cottage cheese is
another high protien source and also beans. I like refried beans with
cheese and sour cream ( both additional protien sources. You can do it.
— trible
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