SunnyPiper

Hi, I'm 50 (female) and 3mnth post-Op. Start weight 330lbs, now 279lbs. I feel like I should be losing more weight. I worry I'm eating to many Cals. My daily cals are from 1000-1200 and my protein is about 120g. I work out 4x week. Any suggestion on food intake and less cals? I'm really good with my proteins, and have cut out some fruits. Thanks

I have lost 51lbs so far, but I feel I'm eating to much, even though I'm hungry I never get sick after I eat. I've been journaling my food the last 3 weeks and average 1000-1200 Cals and 120g Protein. My Water intake hasn't been the best -about 40-50oz. I'm trying to cut cals down under 1000, but having a hard time because I feel hungry. I can eat up to 5oz of protein and feel fine. but the weight has definitely slowed coming off. Any help?

Well, I went and talked with my Dr and She said my Calories are ok but keep it around 1000 if exercising. You were all right- my fluids were way to low, and they almost had to put me on a drip :-( I'm now between 60-80 oz per day, and cals around 1000. I'm working out 5-6 days per week and I hope to lose 10 lbs in Jan! Thanks for all the replies and advise!

I haven't been counting my carbs- I hardly eat any. I'm not drinking enough fluids only about 40 oz per day. I eat about 120g Protein per day hence the higher cals. How do you drink enough fluids? I used to guzzle Water no problem but after this surgery it makes me nauseous

Getting my Water in is tough for me I get abt 40oz :-( per day Exercise is ok, just cant get motivated. I work out about 3-4xs per week. I went and got a personal trainer to kick start me. Ya- I have no problem with getting Proteins in, I'm glad I like that! I wonder if I should go back to Protein shakes to get more liquid in Find a way to get more water in. How is the excercise routine ? Are you able to step up the frequency or intensity of excercise ? Looks like you are doing great on protein intake.

YAY! Good Luck-hope to talk to you soon!

Just got approved! Surgery date: Oct 13th. Im excited yet terrified. Ive been over weight all my life and have lost & gained it back many times. Im not a fan of surgeries at all, but I sure hope this tool helps me get it together.