Everyone's losing so much...how did you...

I thought I was doing well until I noticed some of you other nov girls losses so far. What have you done to make you so successful?

Perhaps we should start with "what are you doing?"  how much did you start at?

My start weight was 349, I lost 25 pounds before surgery and 35 in the last 7 weeks.

I don't know if you think that is so great or not, but my Dr. has me doing this:
No carbs, Exercise 1 hr a day (If I actually did it all, I would have lost more by now), Drink 80 oz of water, Vitamins, One protein shake, eat 2 times at least 6 hours apart (I can eat about 2/3 cup or less), I can also have a nibble or two of cooked veggies.

My doc says don't count protein, fats or calories.  He says most of us have enough stored fat for 6 months. 

That's it in a nut shell.  Each of these docs has such a variance on their plans.

Let me know what you are doing.
 

You are right on schedule girl! I had my second appointment with Audrey yesterday, I am down 35 since day of surgery and she said that is right around where I should be. And since we had our surgery at the same time, and were similar in size, I must assume that you are doing just GREAT!! Don't forget that the more you weigh at the time of surgery, the more you lose in the beginning. Just focus on you, don't make it a compition, be proud of every pound you lose! I believe that women spend far too much time and energy comparing themselves to every other woman, as if we should all be the same. That is nonsense!

You ARE successful!

Hey I'm right in that boat with you.  I have noticed that the more a person weighs the faster it comes off, so don't get too bummed out.  I lost 20lbs before surgery and have lost 32 since.  If you are doing what your program reccomends then you are doing great.  I'm done another lb or so in the last couple of days but it's been slow going it seems.  I just can't wait to be under 200lbs. 

VERY little carbs, lots of exercise, protein, water and vitamins.  Even with this surgery we HAVE to move to lose. 

Thanks everyone. It blows me away how different doctor recommendations are. I guess I have just been feeling a little at a loss as to whether what I am eating is right or not. When I see others making great strides it makes me question it even more. I was great out of the gate then the loss slowed to nothing for weeks. We're given a packet of info with guidelines.These are the guidelines...And unlike most of you I have never even met the NUT at our office. When the rest of you say low carbs, what do you mean by that? How much are you allowed? I have only been cleared for walking at this point but expect to be cleared for exercise at my appt next week. I just joined a new gym and look forward to getting to it!

General guidelines for nutrition goals at various stages after gastric bypass
Daily Goals	<3 Mos. Post-Op	3-6 Mos. Post-Op	>6 Mos. Post-Op
Fluid	48-64 oz.	48-64 oz.	48-64 oz.
Calories	Min. of 800 Kcal	~1200 Kcal	Dependent on individual needs
Protein	≥50 g	80-100 g	30-35%
Carbohydrates	90-100 g	135-150 g	45-50%
Fat	18-22 g	27-33 g	20-25%
Fiber	≥ 20 g	20-25 g	>age 50= 14g per 1000 total Kcal

Wow, your right.  It is strange to see how different  surgeons require different things.  Well, I was told to walk 4-5 days per week for 30 minutes.  I need 80-100 grams of protein per day, and for carbs and fat, less then 40 grams.  And I was told to add as little fiber to my diet as possible.  Oh, total calories per day between 400-800. I can't get in 800 calories as of yet (only 7 weeks out) but I average between 400-500 per day.

Does this mean that you have mostly protein drinks to eat? It must be hard to stay under 40 gr of carbs per day. I  have yet to get even close to the 1200 cal point listed on the recommendations. I usually am around 600-800.

No, I eat food.  I eat food that is mostly comprised of protein.  Its not hard, I dont eat grains or starches.  The only starches I are potatos, and I dont eat too many of those either. Just enough to get me full, which doesnt take much. 

Im a SERIOUS label reader.  And I count the number of carbs I eat EVERYDAY!  Like today for instance, I have only had 19 g of carbs and I had breakfast, lunch and a snack...its not hard.

I have found through the years that carbs are not my friend.  Let me be clear.  I can eat all the carbs from veggie sources I want and I am fine.  But, things like potatoes and "white"foods and fruit, stop my weight loss and add pounds to me.

For me, if I followed your surgon's program I would not lose or lose very little.

I know that I get under 20 carbs a day, and those are coming from cheese and veggies mostly.

There are rare occasions that I will get carbs from maranara sauce or some other dipping sauce I use to moisten my food. 

Tonight I am going to "splurge" by making pizza on low carb tortillias.  A whole tortilla has 8 carbs and I doubt seriously that I will be able to eat a whole "pizza".

I am very happy with the way I am instructed to eat, not much to count. I don't have to stress over food. Now water, that's another story!