Am I Eating Enough

[dimples4u 13]

So... I am 1.5 months away from being sleeved and the doctor wants me to drink 3 or 4 pre mixed Protein shakes (Premier Protein) a day so I can shed 20 lbs before surgery. 4 Protein Shakes equals 640 calories. I workout 4 days per week and planned on adding an additional day of cardio. I had a body composition done and I know I need to eat around 1900 calories to burn fat. I have lost 27 lbs in a little less than 2 months on my own. So I can safely say that I know my body. Today I've consumed 3 Protein shake and 2 liters of Water. I went to the gym and worked with my trainer. I was so weak I couldn't complete my session. I ended up coming home and making a turkey burger and steamed veggies. I feel a little better but I am still struggling.

I know I have to go on liquid diet 2 weeks or so before surgery. I am fine with that and planned on stopping my workouts but, I don't want to stop 1.5 months away from surgery. Anyone else run into same problem?

[JustSayMoe 163]

I would do more calories than that. Consult your doctor, but I would guess that an absolute minimum for an average person is 1200-1300. Preop dieting is a different situation, but with that activity level you need more calories.

[LiveWire 5]

I am thinking it has to do with your weight right now, I would HATE to have to do what your Dr, wnts..I am dreading the 2 weeks before,much less having to do it 1.5 month before.

The 2 wks before, the liquid diet is to shrink your liver which sits right in front of your stomach..Maybe you need to ask him to explain more so it will give you more motivation to stick to it..Good Luck on your journey!!

[dimples4u 13]

The crazy thing is he wants me to continue to work with my trainer. It sucks because I am starting to feel like I cannot do both.

[dimples4u 13]

Yes I admit I am heavy but, 64% of my body weight is pure muscle. I definitely need to email my doctor... Thanks guys