Not eating enough?

[shelleys goal 23]

My general dr said I am dehydrated, starved, anemic (mildly) and had high ketones level. But when I saw my dietician who works for my surgeon, she said I'm doing fine and just make sure to drink enough Water and eat 5-6 small meals. Before this I was eating like 4 very small meals. She advised me to eat a few carbs and not to totally exclude them. I really liked my weight loss being every other day. Does anyone have any input on this or why two healthcare people wouldn't agree?

[bellalulu 87]

I see no one answered your post. All I can add is that I would stick with what your surgeon wants for you and his dietician. A primary care doc may not be well versed in bariatrics and the new normal for is patients. Just call your clinic and speak with a nurse they are your best bet. I hope you find the reassurance you're looking for. Good luck.

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[StefanieSparklePants 95]

I'd stick to what your general doc is telling you. Nutritionists are not doctors. They're nutritionists. Check with your bariatric team and ask them if they agree with your primary.

[Tessie226 2]

How did this turn out? I am almost 8 weeks out. I went to dr for kidney infection and she said I was very dehydrated and maxed out on ketones. I don’t even know what this means. She worked me in right before lunch and rushed me out. The main thing she said is that if I don’t get 6 bottles of Water in daily until Friday I would end up in hospital.

[Dshell 33]

How do you feel? Trust your surgeon and NUT. Try to drink more Water, one sip every ten minutes. I had the worst time drinking water for the first 8 months after surgery. Had to force myself all day long.