crazyplantlady

So I've been looking through a bunch of these posts, and I see a lot of people mention their daily calorie limits, and how those limits change based on their current weight. My doctor and NUT have tons of patients, they have 40 new patients every week, so I'm guessing that's why my NUT hasn't replied to my email asking this very question. How do I gauge my daily calorie limits? I know my Protein and liquid requirements and I have been meeting them, but I have no idea how many calories are too much or too little. I know that eating too little calories can prolong or start a stall, and I want to do what is best for my health. Currently I weigh 180 lbs, and so far have lost 18 pounds since my surgery 4 weeks ago. Can anyone help me out with a sort of guide for min/max calories at my current weight, and how to adjust those numbers as I continue to lose weight? Thank you!

I'm in the same boat hang in there! The truth is, you are reducing portion sizes, drinking more Water, and eating healthier, and all of that goes into your weight loss! no need for shame, and no need for anyone you don't want to to know the decision you made to change your life.

I was sleeved feb 1st, and today is the first day I was allowed to eat meat I made some chicken, and took the smallest nibbles, and chewed them into a mush and I felt like I was choking for the next 20 minutes I just started being able to meet my daily 64 oz liquids minimum a few days ago Does it ever get easier to eat? Is it always going to be a struggle to get things down, and keep them down? I'm happy that I'm losing weight (not right now, gotta love that stall), but I feel so lost thinking about the rest of my life being a struggle to eat.

Thank you! Did you "find your stride" by finding things that you were able to eat, or were you more able to digest food in general? Thanks for the encouragement, everyone!

I've only told one person that aren't my parents. It's your choice.