Will I feel weak?

[big2twig 0]

I start the liquid diet 2/21 then surgery is 2/28. Seems like the process in the beginning is starving and living off of your stored fat. That's good cuz I have plenty of that but I worry about my energy level. In dieting they always say to eat enough or your metabolism will shut down...how's that work with wls? Anyone have some insight on the energy levels and recovery time? Thank you

[big2twig 0]

Sorry guys this was my 1st post & looks like I put it in the wrong forum...guess that's why noboby responded? Tried to figure out how to remove it but gave up so anyway that's all

[SarahS 13]

I didn't have to do liquids before, just had to do reduced calores/fat to shrink my liver. I didn't follow is exactly, and didn't track what I ate, so not sure how much I was taking in.

After surgery, some days I did feel weak and low on energy, but I hardly remember those days now. You won't have to do liquids forever, so your body won't go into starvation mode.

Good luck with surgery!!!!

[Becca 108]

I only had to do a two day liquid diet and it make me feel weak (and crazy)! After surgery, it is different because you are in recovery mode and you don't really have an appetite. It can be tough, but hang in there. The sleeve is so worth it! Plus, you are getting a head start on your weight loss. You can do it!

[big2twig 0]

Thank you both and congrats on your weight loss!

[ouroborous 519]

The first few days after surgery, I felt a little weak, but that was from the surgery, not the diet. Remember that if you're obese (like you should be if you're getting this surgery!) you have a LOT of fat reserves. You could probably live without a bite of food for over a month (although after a week or so you'd feel horrible).

After the recovery from the surgery -- about two days, for me -- I felt more energetic than ever, and it just keeps improving!

[Jane_J 117]

I start the liquid diet 2/21 then surgery is 2/28. Seems like the process in the beginning is starving and living off of your stored fat. That's good cuz I have plenty of that but I worry about my energy level. In dieting they always say to eat enough or your metabolism will shut down...how's that work with wls? Anyone have some insight on the energy levels and recovery time? Thank you

No you very likely feel weak now as you are carrying around another person essentially on your back! I found if I kept my cal intake between 800 and 1200 all was well, personally i would err towards the 1200 mark as your body is more fooled at this level.

Jane xx