Question:
i have stoped losing

i had surgery on 5/9/02 and went to the dr. 7/12/02 and had lost 32lbs. and since then i think ive lost 10 more but i keep bouncing up and down between 273 and 270 havent lost for like 3 weeks any ideas on help? i think i need a diet plan cause i dont have time to eat breakfast before i go to work and all they have at work is a vending machine with chips and candy in it. so i drink water from 9am to 3 pm and then ill make supper when i get home. but other then that i dont eat im not really hungery i have always been like that before surgery that is what i did for meals except the water was mt. dew before surgery. can some one email me a diet or some idea of what to eat during the day. thank you    — chrissy T. (posted on August 15, 2002)

August 15, 2002
Crissy, I had the same questions and really wanted a plan, I had the VBG and I know it is different but in the morning I cook 1 egg with salsa or 3-4 oz of oatmeal or creme of wheat. If I am in a hurry, I grab a protien drink and drink it on the way to work. I also take my first bottle of water to start getting it in , in about 30-45 minutes after I eat. I have started cooking more, I broil some salmon, catfish or cod. Or bake a chicken, I pack a lunch with 3 oz of one of these and maybe some spinish or mashed potatoes or beans, about 1-2 oz. I cook for 2-3 meals so when I get home I have some ready. I also make deviled eggs some times and eat one, it is a whole meal for me. I try to drink another protien drink before I go to bed and always the water. Hope this helps. the thing is you really have to plan, have ff puddings, yogart and cottage cheese for variety and protien. Many people that plateau, go back to clear liquids or add protien drinks to kick start it again. the Proscore 100 has about 30 grams of protien in it, the chocolate is good, I add 2 frozen strawberrys to the vanilla and it is good. Nicole
   — Nicole K.

August 16, 2002
Hi Chrissy, I work and I don't usually have time to eat before hand either. I buy small cottage cheese w/ pineapple, keep it in the refrigerator at work, and have that for breakfast. I also keep a few regular oatmeal pouches on hand, and have that using a coffee cup, splenda, cinnamon, and sugar free applesauce. I mix the hot water from our water cooler at work. This is delicious! For lunch I pack a salad, with small pieces of cutup, baked chicken (for protein). I use regular salad dressing. You might also try buying the EAS low carb protein bars. They have low sugar, and about 24-26 g of protein each (depending on what flavor you get). It has to be the low carb ones though, be careful of any that have high carbs. But these work great for a meal on the run. Good luck. Post-op 6 months, down 71 lbs.
   — [Deactivated Member]

August 16, 2002
You have most likely stopped losing, because you are not eating enough (never thought you would hear that). I know when I don't eat during the day I'm more tempted to grab the carbs, because they go down so well. Your body needs fuel all day in order to run. Right now your body is holding on to what it has, because it is not getting new fuel and thinks you are straving. Try the suggestions listed below and I believe you will start the loss again. Cheryl LAP/RNY 05/30/02 65lbs lose
   — Cheryl S.

August 16, 2002
Hi Chrissy... I am 4.5 months post op and down 66# but have had a few plateaus. You have to eat and have to make this a priority. I too have a really busy morning and day so this is what is now working for me: I use 2 scoops of ProScore100 Chocolate w/ 6 oz of 1% milk or 2, l/2 cup of ice, sometimes a squirt of lite hersheys syrup or SF chocolate instand pudding and put in a blender. I mix this up and put in a 16 oz cup and put in my cupholder and drink on way to work. Mid day I have fruit or 2 or 3 cheese/pb crackers; Lunch is usually leftover meat from night before plus some tomato and fruit or a l/2 sandwich and fruit; mid afternoon I might have about a cup of popcorn or crackers and cheese; dinner is meat, a "good" carb, veg and if I'm hungry mid evening some fruit. I sometimes also do another protein when I get home from work but just one scoop to tide me over while making dinner so I don't get the munchies. On the weekends I spend some time cooking some things or preparing things for the next week like egg salad, tuna, chicken salad, chicken, etc. But without a doubt the protein supplement which is yummy by the way really has helped. At work: I keep a jar of PB, some crackers, instant oatmeal, sf hot chocolate, pb & crackers, splenda, peppermint tea (helps cravings & the occasional nausea we sometimes get)and a couple of protein bars: I love Premier nutritions Protein Eight bars (chocolate coconut)and the Atkins bars are very good. I use them only when really busy and can't take time for lunch. I drink about 80 oz of water a day and occasionally Crystal Lite. Hope this helps you. I've now jump started my loss and feel super. My best to you. You're gonna be fine!
   — AJC750

August 16, 2002
You don't have time because you are not making time to properly prepare your food for the day. You can make something up the night before and heat in the microwave the next morning and eat in the car..thats what I do. Every stop light, another bite. Carry protein bars around in your purse and eat those-there should be no excuse to go to the vending machine at work. And you are skipping lunch!! No wonder you are plateauing. Your body needs to fed several times a day, whether you are hungry or not. Do you have a refrigerator at work? If not get a small cooler and pack your own stuff and bring with you....
   — Cindy R.