1000 Calorie Diet... Help!

[scaredoftheunknown 95]

Hi it's me again with another question.

I am type 2 diet controlled diabetic. I am in the process of having the procedure done. I have done all the testing and I see the surgeon again on the 17th of August.

I had been following the pre-op diet of 1200 calories a day without any problems and eating about 850-1100 calories a day and exercising one hour 5 to 6 days a week. I had been losing weight.

So I saw the surgeon on the 16th of July and he wants me to replace a meal with a Protein Shake and stick to a 1000 calories a day. Now the Protein shake is 300 cal. so that leaves me with 700 cal for the other two meals. But for some reason when I drink the shake in the morning I get super hungry all day long. So then I switched it up and having it for lunch.... the problem is that my blood sugar drops to the 80's- 90's which makes me feel very shaky and lightheaded giving me a headache and I can't concentrate. I am fine when it's in the 100-110.

I feel that if I had 3 meals instead of the shake I would continue doing good. I don't want to go against Dr.'s orders but I hate feeling this way.

I honestly don't know what to do.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[AliveAgain 283]

What Protein shake are you drinking, because 300 calories sounds high? I use the Syntrax nectar and unjury brands and they are 100-140 calories depending on if I use 1 or 1.5 scoops (20-35g protein).

How much Water are you drinking? Are you taking any Vitamins yet? Some of your shakiness sounds like it could be dehydration and/or low levels of electrolytes. I would try to call your doctor and speak with them about what you're feeling and their suggestions.

[scaredoftheunknown 95]

Hi

I am drinking the premixed EAS 45gr. Protein. I drink 74 oz of Water daily. I take multi-vita and 4000 units of vit.D as per dr.

It's weird but any time my bs gets below 100 I feel shaky and lightheaded. The dietitian had stated that it was because I wasn't eating enough food.

Thanks for your help. I probably will email the dr.