brain fog

[kkramer185 73]

I was sleeved 2/19 and have lost a total of 30 pounds-11 pre-op and 19 post-op. I have been having trouble with concentration and staying on task at work. Am I not getting enough of something??

[Amanda626 153]

That's almost a pound a day so that's very good! I writing down my Water and Protein intake help me to make sure a get them n.

[kkramer185 73]

I have been stalled for about a week. I'm getting about 400-500 calories, 50 Protein, 64oz Fluid. My protein is about 50% of my calories. Taking vitamins...why do I have such brain fog?

[srpiccollo 19]

Maybe up your Protein and calories? I was told most people should do 60 protein and 600-700 calories to feel "their best". I know when I got around 50 I didn't feel normal and once I kicked up the calories and protein a little it was like a night and day difference.

[Richard Foor 655]

Attention span can be affected by the amount of Protein intake(link). Confusion can also come from severe dehydration(link). And of course at that low of a calorie intake you could be become hypoglycemic(low blood sugar). Given you current weight assuming your profile is correct you should be trying for a minimum of 70 grams of protein a day. Your Fluid intake looks good. But at a month out from surgery you need to start getting that calorie intake up. Eating that low of calories consistently is not healthy. You should definitely consult your surgeon or NUT and show them a log of what your intakes have been so they can properly help you to adjust your diet accordingly. Good Luck.

[kkramer185 73]

Attention span can be affected by the amount of Protein intake(link). Confusion can also come from severe dehydration(link). And of course at that low of a calorie intake you could be become hypoglycemic(low blood sugar). Given you current weight assuming your profile is correct you should be trying for a minimum of 70 grams of Protein a day. Your Fluid intake looks good. But at a month out from surgery you need to start getting that calorie intake up. Eating that low of calories consistently is not healthy. You should definitely consult your surgeon or NUT and show them a log of what your intakes have been so they can properly help you to adjust your diet accordingly. Good Luck.

I have an appointment on Tuesday with NUT but I called too. Gave her the numbers and she said I'm right on for my intake...gonna try and increase