Sparkly Jules' DS Journey

In Nov., 2004 I read an article online that said Gastric Bypass Surgery could "cure" Type II Diabetes. I pursued it, first the RnY, 2/06, but I walked away after hearing about the Duodenal Switch or "DS". I pursued it for eight long, frustrating years. On Friday, March 14, 2014 at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, my hope, surgery, was achieved. Within 30 days, my no.1 goal was met. The diabetes that had plagued me for 15 years was GONE. No more high blood pressure, either. *glory*

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Weight Loss Slowdown

Is it possible...that I'm not eating enough protein? Since August 22nd, I've lost just 4 lbs. I don't understand why. I do not eat rice or pasta; two or three times a week I may have 1/2 a slice of toast (wheat or rye) with butter with over easy eggs, but any other carbs are negligible such as in nuts, cottage cheese, HWC, fruit two or three times a week, and so on. What do you think?

Here are my numbers for today. Please weigh in with your thoughts (yes, pun intended *grin* ):

Totals	1,323	53	87	89	2,586	27
Your Daily Goal	3,000	38	267	113	2,300	59
Remaining	1,677	-15	180	24	-286	32
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar

2 comments:

AnonymousSeptember 18, 2014 at 2:51 AM
Trifecta: too few calories, too little protein, not enough fat.

The first is the biggest problem right now. Up your calories by upping your protein (80-120 grams/day is a bare minimum, particularly during this early phase) and your fat (easy to do).

Sometimes in the first year of most rapid weight loss, you *will* just stall before letting go of a chunk of weight as your body recalibrates.
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Sparkly JulesSeptember 18, 2014 at 11:14 PM
Thank you. That's the most solid advice I've received all week. Much obliged. Calculating adjustments...

Cheers
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