Hi there,
I had my sleeve done Jan 3, so I am almost 6 weeks out. Generally things have been great - no pain, lots of energy, following diet with no problems etc. BUT I am not losing weight right now! I lost about 10lbs from surgery date till three or four weeks out, and now I am STUCK! I don't think this is the 3 week stall cos I am at 6 weeks. And this am I have even gained about a lb ...
I am following my Drs recommendations to a T - lean, dense protein first, veggies after. 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. I am eating sooo healthily - I have never been a processed food person, and the only thing I have "cheated" on is half a cup of coffee ice cream ONCE, about a week ago - I figure you have got to be able to do that occasionally if this is for the long term, right? I walk between an hour and an hour and a half every day, and last week I started a 2/week gym routine. And I do my food diary religiously.
So what am I doing wrong? The only thing I can think of is perhaps my calorie intake is too low? About 850/day. Or the other thing that could be a possibility is that I have let my protein slip to about 65 to 70 grams per day - I was doing 80 - 100 at the beginning. Could this make a difference?
I am by no means complaining about having done the sleeve - I feel great! But I am frustrated - as I am sure for many of you (all?), I have spent my life feeling frustrated about eating well but never losing, or keeping off the weight. I suspect this is just a temporary "rut", but I am feeling a little anxious about this. ANY suggestions or support would be so very appreciated!
Thanks!
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