Feeling Disappointed....please help!

Hi Lori - how are you doing exercise wise and protein wise? My surgeon says I have to do 45-60gms protein daily and I should be exercising20 mins daily.I get in one shake a day - I still have myself on a clock to remind myself to eat..I was doing 2 shakes a day- which was 50+gms + my meals.. Well so much for their guidance - I've noticed when I up my protein intake- I lose weight. I've also noticed that when I eat regular meals - even without a protein shake - go to the gym - do the treadmill like I did yesterday- 40mins - I lost 2lbs. I have now lost 48lbs since 8/15. Also- I recommend adding in protein bars - I get the proti 15 bars (at my docs office) & alternate those with Zone Perfect or Zone balance..I used to eat these before surgery as well. Also 64+ oz water/fluids or more helps.. I still struggle to get in all my supplements daily & will have to begin B-12 shots & I'm anemic - but doing this surgery was my best decision. I've been taking pictures since July and cannot believe the difference- so make sure you do that - it will motivate you to keep going past 'slow' days. And one thing about exercise - I have always been a gym person - somewaht erratic in visits - but I know what and how my body performed and reacted - before surgery -(have arthritis in my knee joints) & how much it ached following exercise or the next day, which was discouraging.. THIS TIME - my body worked at a higher level - stayed with my level of intensity - and I left feeling enhanced and invigorated & wanna go back and do more. It was thrilling- because its how I used to feel (good) and recognized the difference was the weight loss. I hope I have helped you and offered some support - You are not a failure- you just haven't modified your program to work for you. Don't focus on the outcome- focus on the program & the weight loss will follow. I just figured this out last month..I would be happy to help you anyway I can - my email is [email protected] Happy Halloween!! Donna 323/275/145

Keep your chin up. I don't know how people who after WLS that have just 3 meals a day can manage to get in all the protein needed. I eat so little that I would never get it all in in just 3 meals. My hubby hates tears too You are doing good and the weight will come off. Take care Joyce

Thank you so much to each of you .......You are all so inspirational to me. I really appreciate your kind words and bits of advice....you all are so helpful and caring. A bit of an update too.....I weighed in at 355 this a.m.! Thank you again for all the positive energy!