notime 340 Posted May 26, 2012 My nutritionist wants me to have 800 calories or less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigkim 109 Posted May 26, 2012 I was told by my doc to stay within 600-800 calories even if I exercise. 1 butterbean reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arj1016 57 Posted May 26, 2012 My nutritionist wants me to have 800 calories or less. Mine too 1 MinaT reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MinaT 669 Posted May 26, 2012 I've lost weight over the last six months prior to approval by staying at 800-1000 calories. It amounted to 8-10 pounds a month. I think 1000-1200 would be fine for maintenance weight if you are exercising. 1 lizzyshade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hm734 228 Posted May 26, 2012 How in the world do you fit 2300 calories in a sleeved tummy? I only ask because I eat around 1400-1600 a day without currently, and that is what got me to where I need to be sleeved! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wondering1 103 Posted May 26, 2012 hmr734- Im not a doctor or nut and I guess everyone is different. I can't imagine eating 1400-1600 calories a day and gain so much weight that I need wls. With tests, my doctors have determined my bmr is 1510. That's the amount I need to eat (at least) to maintain. So for me, if I ate 1600 calories I would not gain. My doctor is fine with 1600 a day for maintenance. I think everyone is missing the point. I was trying to ask what to do about Water weight and bloating. Even if people think 2000 a day is a lot of calories, mathematically, it only equals 500 calories over my bmr, so in 7 days I MIGHT have gained a pound. I could not have gained 7 pounds in 5 days. It's frustrating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beautifulnewme2012 164 Posted May 26, 2012 I would reduce sodium intake and chug chug chug the Water. If ur holding water it could be linked to recently having high sodium foods?? Try to eat several foods this week that are natural cleansers and see if that helps...bodies do some strange things sometimes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aliceinwonder 11 Posted May 26, 2012 My girlfriend just told me that your weight can fluctuate upto 8 pounds in a day so to Water. I would suggest deep breaths & maybe a visit to your doctor for bloodwork to rule out any issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hm734 228 Posted May 26, 2012 Wondering - Sorry if my post upset you that was not at all my intention. That just seems like a massive amount of calories for a sleever. My doctor advised me that calorie intake would have to be 1000 calories or less to maintain weight loss. Admittedly, I am not very knowledgeable on this topic. I have PCOS, and can go ten pounds up or down every week, so I guess I did not see the weight gain as significant as others might, I hope you figure out what is going on and begin losing again. 2 Finding MeMe and rizabonita reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wondering1 103 Posted May 26, 2012 Beautifulnewme- wow! 8 pounds is crazy. Looking at my foods on mfp, I can see the sodium has gotten kind of high recently. I'll try to get that down as much as possible. Good idea. I did not know Water could make an 8 pound difference. hm734- your question did not really upset me, I'm just frustrated with the whole situation. I did not mean to come across harsh, I've drank 80 oz of Water today, I'll let y'all know if I'm in the bathroom all night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wondering1 103 Posted May 26, 2012 Ok... I meant to include AliceinWonder in my last post but I screwed it up. Sorry Alice! And thank you for your input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyGastricSleeveLife 180 Posted May 26, 2012 Before surgery, I've seen my weight go up 5 lbs from one day to the next because of a high sodium day. Usually, if I drank Water & watched my sodium it would be back down those 5 lbs within a day or two. This is one reason I like to weigh myself daily because I use it as a learning tool to see how my body reacts to different foods and water intake & such. Even stress and poor sleep can influence weight. I don't stress over the numbers, but use it to learn more about my own body. Take it easy & don't stress over it. Just get back to basics & you'll lose it again quickly. :-) 3 MinaT, Spirit Fire and jthurman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jetpilot 7 Posted May 26, 2012 A gallon of Water weighs 8 pounds. If you distribute that water weight around your body the body can easily retain that much. Maybe 15-20% is regained fat, but the rest is likely water if not all of it. Take an over the counter diuretic or wait for the kidneys to get rid of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sleeved&Hopeful 182 Posted May 26, 2012 it's not time to panic yet! That is probably mostly period Water weight gain. Most women eat more on their periods or right before their periods. I agree that it is probably water weight. If the scale continues to go up steadily for the next few weeks then I think you need to re-evaluate what you're doing as far as calories. Are you still doing Protein first? I hope you figure it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alliegb3 112 Posted May 26, 2012 Water. Especially if it TOM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
