Question:
depresses, sad,frustrated

I'm so frustrated,..cant stop crying . I had the RNY on Feb 1,2007. on Tuesday i went for a follow up visit with my dr.its been 2 1/2 month gained 5lb. does any one have any suggestion on what to eat for breakfast , lunch , dinner. i usual have for breakfast my protein shake, lunch 4 ounces chicken tuna salad. dinner i eat atkins tv dinner or healthy choice frozen dinner. what am i doing wrong. i ex cerise 5 days a week drink a gallon of water a day. i snack on celery,broccoli,.why im not loosing, is there anyone experiencing this promblem?    — yvettetas (posted on October 19, 2007)

October 19, 2007
Did you ask your surgeon/nut what they thought? If it were me I would start journeling everything that went into my mouth. Use some type of protein for your snacks. Low fat cheese, yogurt with protein powder. Either add a few calories or reduce them to shake you your system again. Could it be water weight? Is it that time of month? The frozen dinners are usually filled with sodium and that helps us to retain water. I haven't gained anything yet but I have stopped losing a time or two and this is what I did. Good Luck!
   —  CarolynK

October 19, 2007
Run, don't walk to your nutritionist. only he/she can help you or your surgeon. does your surgeon have an on staff nutritionist/ 2 1/2 months is too long to wait to see your doctor. you should be going more often so he can monitor you. you may not be getting enough protein.
   — Sheri A.

October 19, 2007
I saw the nut. yesterday. He said the main reason gain weight is drinking while they are eating, because they never are actually full. Just a thought.
   — dthomp

October 19, 2007
Yvette, I"m not sure but I think that you may need to have your thyroid checked if your Dr. hasn't already suggested it. I went through something very similar and asked about my thyroid and with a simple blood test found out that it was un-der active which causes many problems one of which is weight gain or the inability to lose weight.
   — carabek

October 19, 2007

   — jk_harris

October 21, 2007
From what you wrote, it sure sounds like you are NOT eating enough protein for the day. Are you getting in 60grams? Keep track in a notebook how many oz/grams you put in your mouth. Do it each day until you get the hang of how much 60 grams is. Remember 7 grams per oz. Weigh your food and then multiple the number of ounces by 7. Write it down. Do it for each meal and protein snacks. Also, a good way to keep track of your water each day.
   — KRWaters

October 22, 2007
I went two months not loosing anything. I finally increase my protein, and I lost 5lbs in no time.
   — barfiep01

October 22, 2007
Definately get your protein in - 20 grams at every meal BUT DO NOT FORGET your carbohydrates. You need 30 grams at every meal. This 20/30 rule works great.
   — debramc