is sleeve healthy or starvation?

[Territravel 217]

I researched VSG, and made my decision. At that point, I decided NOT to tell anyone but my spouse, children and Mother. I did not want anyone trying to talk me out of it. Your friends may be concerned, but their not helping you!

[SweetnCurvy 112]

So I am 5 days away from consult appointment to b sleeved n it seems like everyone is trying to talk me out of it..friend today who is licensed nutritionist told me that ppl lose weight w sleeve because they are starving themselves and its not healthy..any feedback? I'm still stuck on getting it but want to make my point w him..

I dont think its starvation because our stomach is altered, why eat so much when the stomach is so small? Its supposed to be about eating for survival, not starvation

[Holly5.3 423]

Also, would the term 'starvation' still apply when we consume x amt. of Protein, vit. and min. supplements and water/liquids? We are not depriving our bodies of these viral components, the calorie restiction does seem low and extreme but I've haven't felt this much energy in years and am being told I look much younger than my 50+ years. If I was starving myself, I doubt I could make those claims.

[Eat That Frog 53]

In order to lose weight, you have to reduce the number of calories you consume. How does your friend define starvation? 1200 calories a day? 1000 calories a day? Where is the line?