1 Week, 1 Day Post Op, Worried I Might Get To Little.

[Jesusislove 26]

Hi, I had a lot of heartburn yesterday, I am okay today. I drunk my Protein this morning. Will drink another 23 grams today. I want to lose weight, that is why i had the surgery, but my weight is coming off fast. I had the lap band before, and revised to the sleeve. My goodness, I am 5'9", and I weighed 220 before surgery, lost 10 pre-op (230), I am nearing 200 pounds. I have not been heavy all my life, I know how I will look at 160, and 170m, I had the surgery done to maintain my weight. I have HBP, High Cholestorol, and a knee injury that hurts if I gain over 200lbs. Sure, befoere I could gain 80 and lose 80, and gain most of it back in no time, once the knee goes out from running on it.

My goal is 170, I look great at that weight and not mal-nutrition, 160 is pushing it, I look frail. I am in a size 10 at 170, and that is great for me. I am figuring that once i reach goal. I will up my calories. My question is will my capacity increase at 6months, so I can increase my caloric intake? I am a gym rat, always have been, just mainting weight was an issue. 165 would be my max loss.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Yes, you will be able to eat more. Alot of people are able to eat 1200 to 1500 calories with no problem. I myself am at 5 months out and get in less than 900 calories. I'm ok with this, because I'm a little fearful of gaining the weight back. I know it's an irrational thought, but I still have the thoughts. I need to work on these thoughts. LOL

CONGRATS! Keep ROCKIN that SLEEVE!

[Jesusislove 26]

Hi, thanks for your response, I don't blame you, I don't want to gain either. I am talking maybe increasing to 1000 calories 1100 max, because I will be going to the gym to tone up.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

You will do great at 1100 calories and hitting the gym.