Question:
are there any meal plans out there for us im 7weeks out and plaute for 3weeks help

   — melissa W. (posted on December 28, 2001)

December 28, 2001
Melissa, Oh my! I was going to post this exact same question tonight. I too, am 7 weeks out and not lost a pound for 4 weeks. I hate eating now and was told I was not eating enough...only 300 cal per day. I thought I was eating a lot! I have tried to at more but it makes me miserable....how do you fit in all the protein? Milk turned on me so that is out. Maybe someone can help us....or maybe we are normal?
   — valerie S.

December 28, 2001
A lot of us go through a "food is just too much trouble" period. We were well supplemented with protein & the vites, so they didn't worry about our lack of interst period. As long as you keep the nutrition coming in, the actual calories aren't that critical,. If your body doesn't detect a shortage, it won't ask you for oddball things. So, plenty of protein supps (no milk required), full complement of vites & minerals and WATER, WATER, WATER. And then, when food calls your name, gradually add it back into your life, as comfortable.
   — vitalady

December 28, 2001
I am a pre-op, so I haven't experienced this first hand, but I know that if you don't have enough calories, your body goes into a starvation mode. Your motabolism drops and your body starts using protein and muscle stores instead of fat stores (not a good thing). I have read/learned that a person SHOULD have 800 calories a day, even to lose weight, less than that can hurt you. I know that must be hard with the new tummy and new food selections, maybe talk to a nutritionist? Good Luck!
   — Angela B.

December 29, 2001
I've been on a platau for almost 2 months. I've given up on it ending on it's own. I've tried uping water, caleries, and protein with no luck. Finally I'm trying the only diet pills that don't bother my heart, uping protein, and water and avoiding all carbohydrates I can. Will it work? Don't know. But I'm desparte. Plataus come and go, but this one won't. I know exactly how you feel. :(
   — Danmark

December 29, 2001
I'll be 8 weeks post op lap rny on Monday. I've lost 43 pounds. I went for about 3 weeks without losing anything. I wasn't taking in enough calories. I also got sick of milk. I switched to water but I couldn't take that all the time. I'm now on 7-up. Check your calorie content and make sure your at 800 for the day. Eat often.
   — Patty H.

December 30, 2001
Hello, sorry to say I don't have any advice but I did want you to know you're not alone. I am 7 weeks out today and have been on the plateau from h*** for 4 WEEKS. Not only have I not lost weight but I have gained and lost the same 9 pounds during that time. I am depressed. I have spoken to folks who just say to ride it out so that's what I'll do. Just wanted to let you know I sympathize with what you are going through.
   — Denise M.