Guest guest Posted March 21, 2004 Report Share Posted March 21, 2004 Hi all---i just have a few questions I hope someone can answer. Im Cindy---I had an open RNY done 5 weeks ago. I have only lost 24 pounds thus far and even that has been somewhat of an effort. Im only eating what I should---i get my protein---i drink my water. I am back to feeling 100 percent well. I know all docs are different---we were allowed to start solids at 4 weeks--so in the last week I have tried a little bit of most everything and nothing bothers my stomach. I can eat anything. I havent overeaten--but never do I feel full. I can drink a 20 oz bottle of water over 1/2 hour if i want and still never feel full. Is there something I am doing wrong? Shouldnt I have lost more weight? Shouldnt I be able to tell if my pouch is full? Just wondering---Ive been exercising and doing fine---but dont feel like it is coming as easy as it should or something---just worried something isnt right---any ideas from anyone----thanks---Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2004 Report Share Posted March 21, 2004 Hi Cindy, I am Corinne and I had my gastricbypass on Nov. 12, 2003. As of now I only lost 44 lbs. My Dr. thinks it is going slow but I feel good. He says I need to see a dietitian. I haven't made an appointment yet. He did tell me I should drink protein drinks like Adkins, so I just bought some. But I don't like to drink water. I'm going to see what happends with these drinks. GOOD LUCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2004 Report Share Posted March 22, 2004 Cindy, I am 9 weeks post open RNY, down 60+ lbs. Here's what I understand about slow loss post op. Women tend to lose more slowly than men, which is not a bad thing for some. Apparently, things also depend on your metabolism and activity, are you walking? You may have to be a little more aggressive in your activity level. I'm sure you've heard this all before. I rarely eat more than 6 oz. of food for any one meal over at least a half an hour. My meal make up (priorities) protien first, veggies and fruit, then bread or starch last. Small bites, chewed well, no liquids at least an hour before or after a meal. I had my first bit of chinese on Saturday, Kung pao Chicken, ate the meat then veggies with maybe two table spoons of rice, I was in heaven. BE PATIENT, it will go away (the weight that is). Just keep living the plan and you'll succeed. -Ray > Hi all---i just have a few questions I hope someone can answer. Im Cindy---I > had an open RNY done 5 weeks ago. I have only lost 24 pounds thus far and > even that has been somewhat of an effort. Im only eating what I should---i get > my protein---i drink my water. I am back to feeling 100 percent well. I know > all docs are different---we were allowed to start solids at 4 weeks- -so in > the last week I have tried a little bit of most everything and nothing bothers > my stomach. I can eat anything. I havent overeaten--but never do I feel full. > I can drink a 20 oz bottle of water over 1/2 hour if i want and still never > feel full. Is there something I am doing wrong? Shouldnt I have lost more > weight? Shouldnt I be able to tell if my pouch is full? Just wondering---Ive > been exercising and doing fine---but dont feel like it is coming as easy as it > should or something---just worried something isnt right---any ideas from > anyone----thanks---Cindy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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