Question:
I'm three months post op and cant seem to eat like they told me to

ive lost 60lbs, but feel like if i ate like i should the weight would leave faster, will increasing drinking protien help? I also exercise 4 to 5 times a week am i expecting weight loss too soon?    — minkii68 (posted on December 16, 2007)

December 16, 2007
Melinda, 60 pounds in three months is phenominal! Without a doubt. I'm certain if you would eat like you are supposed to you would feel "great"... if you are not eating what is necessary (too little) you're body will eventually think it is literally starving. At that point you will have a whole new host of issues to deal with. If on the otherhand, you mean you are eating the wrong things or too much, it would see that yes, sticking to the surgeon and dietician's plan for you would still be in your best interest. Anyway you slice it, vering from the plan is not a good idea. Much luck to you and blessings, Leslie
   — LuvNSummer

December 16, 2007
The larger people tend to loose weight quicker in the intial stages past surgery. 60 pounds in 3 months is quite good. It didn't take 3 months to put on the weight that required surgery, so be patient. Protein and vitamins are necessary part of your diet for life now.
   — Dave Chambers

December 16, 2007
I'm just over 2 months out and have dropped 53 pounds, although lately weight loss is quite slow. Regardless, this is what I signed on for ... . I should have been able to tolerate solid foods 3-4 weeks out but I still have difficulty. In fact, despite the fact that my surgery was a mini gastric bypass, I think my new stomach matches those who've had the RNY, that is: tiny. The stoma is smaller now, you know, so food won't pass from the stomach to the intestines as fast as it once did. I deal with head hunger less frequently than I did a month ago, and I vomit less frequently now, but I'm still afraid to eat. All in all, I've gotten exactly what I'd hoped for: an aversion to food!!
   — Tom Y.

December 16, 2007
Melinda, by increasing your protein you will help your body burn more effeciently. It is not only about weight loss, but muscle retention. Protein will keep those muscles healthy and strong, and allow the body to use your stored fat for energy rather than just your caloric intake. What we go through is, in a sense a type of starvation, but if we can keep our protein up our bodies don't see it as such, and will use the fat a fuel. God bless....
   — Lisa S.

December 17, 2007
I am also 3 months out and have lost 65lbs, (I started at 350 and am now at 285), so I think you are doing great. But it is important that you are following your Dr plan for eating. My dr doesn't allow protein drinks but enocourages us to get all our protein from food. Go back and look at you eating plan and focus on following the plan. Amy
   — Radgalut