Am I going through STARVATION MODE?!

[x0CheekzVSG 77]

I am a week post op and I am having such a hard time eating enough??? I was recently told my other bloggers that I am not eating enough and am sending my body into starvation mode and will not lose any weight. I am currently on full liquids and I refuse to eat any more broth! All I will eat is SF Italian ice and crystal light and I might only drink or eat one of those a day. I do not feel hungry and when I do I have a few bites and I'm done. So many people kept telling me I'm not eating enough! But why force myself if I'm physically not hungry!! I'm not losing any weight and not passing any BM's ! This is so frustrating and I'm so scared I'm going to fail! I don't start purées until Monday!

Advice desperately needed!!

[Chele H 427]

On full liquids you should be drinking Protein Drinks. Does your surgeon or nutritionist have them on your list?

[liannatx 897]

I second what Chele H wonders! You should be having Protein drinks and plenty of liquids right now.

What exactly are you getting in daily calorie and Protein wise?

[LipstickLady 25,682]

You're fine. Drink what you can handle, get in some Protein Shakes, and drink as much liquid as you can. Seriously. You won't break in two weeks.

[x0CheekzVSG 77]

In sorry guys I left that part out! I drink about a half of a Premier Protein shake a day. But I have been craving real food like crazy I cannot wait to get to the purée stage!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Try getting in the full one. If that's too much, try the EAS carb advantage. It's a little less Protein and easier to drink.

[x0CheekzVSG 77]

It's not that it's hard to drink, I just get full and have no more appetite

[LipstickLady 25,682]

You should still try to get a full one in per day. Less loss of muscle and your body will heal faster.

[x0CheekzVSG 77]

I'll try that... But is that still enough? And should I force myself if I'm not hungry?

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I'll try that... But is that still enough? And should I force myself if I'm not hungry?

It's better than what you are doing right now. You need Protein to heal your body. You doctor should have given you your Protein goals. Mine was 60-75g a day and it took me at least 3 months to reach that, but I could get in a Protein shake each day, 1/2 at a time. I blended it with ice to add liquid and just sipped at it all day.

[x0CheekzVSG 77]

I'll try that... But is that still enough? And should I force myself if I'm not hungry?

It's better than what you are doing right now. You need Protein to heal your body. You doctor should have given you your Protein goals. Mine was 60-75g a day and it took me at least 3 months to reach that, but I could get in a Protein shake each day, 1/2 at a time. I blended it with ice to add liquid and just sipped at it all day.

I thought the whole point of being sleeved is to teach us to listen to our stomachs? So that we do not overeat and lose our old habits...

[LisaPunkinHead 187]

I have read several articles that talk about starvation mode is a myth -- it was based on a study of guys in Minnesota or Montana or some place really cold. BUT -- I agree, work on that protein! And don't let the head hunger get you down - we all have been through it!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I'll try that... But is that still enough? And should I force myself if I'm not hungry?

It's better than what you are doing right now. You need Protein to heal your body. You doctor should have given you your Protein goals. Mine was 60-75g a day and it took me at least 3 months to reach that, but I could get in a protein shake each day, 1/2 at a time. I blended it with ice to add liquid and just sipped at it all day.

I thought the whole point of being sleeved is to teach us to listen to our stomachs? So that we do not overeat and lose our old habits...

You just do what you think is best, ok?

[x0CheekzVSG 77]

I have read several articles that talk about starvation mode is a myth -- it was based on a study of guys in Minnesota or Montana or some place really cold. BUT -- I agree, work on that protein! And don't let the head hunger get you down - we all have been through it!

Thank you! But there is no head hunger I am not hungry at all ! When I do I have one of the following and I'm good sometimes don't even eat the rest of the day.

[Martene81 383]

@0CheekzVSG I have not had surgery yet but had this same concern so I'd like to follow to see how others deal with it.

I'm also following your journey on YouTube...best of luck to you!!