600 - 800 calories, really?

Are we really confined to eating 600-800 calories to lose weight?  What about the sleeve requires that we eat low carb and such low calories to lose weight?  People lose weight on 1200 calories a day.  Is there something about being sleeved that requires that we consume such low calories?  What about when we get to goal (G_d willing), do we still have to be restricted to 600-800 calories?

I am more concerned with carbs but on a high day have only reached 550.calories and I'm almost 8 months out.

You lost 200 pounds in 6 1/2 months?  OMG!  Do you feel deprived with only 500 calories?  What does a day look like?

409 was my highest weight when I started dieting,I was 365 when I first saw surgeon, 328 at surgery and right now I weigh 209. I hit my initial goal of 220 at 6 1/2 months so from surgery I l lost 108 in 6.5 months. Maybe I need to change my signature I definitely didn't lose that fast but it was pretty fast lol. No in not deprived at all but I do admit I get head hunger sometimes I usually fight it with water

I think maintenance is closer to 1000 calories and we stick to lo carb cuz we need the protein more than anything

 i agree with mama2girls-i am not the least bit concerned about the calories as much as the refined carbs and sugar carbs-i was sleeved 2/27 and have to force myself to get 500-600 cal in-watch your carbs and just for the record im never above 20 carbs a day at this point in my journey-hope this helps -good luck!

 
I kept calories at 600 during the weight loss period, I wanted the fat chapter closed and wanted to get on with my life.

Today I eat about 1200 calories and I eat what I want.  I do limit WHITE carbs, that's typically what gets us fat to begin with.  But good carbs I don't think about twice.

I could probably eat 300 - 400 calories a day without a problem, if I wanted to.  I have NO hunger at all, ever.  When I don't eat enough I know it because I get a little shakey (low blood sugar?).  I rarely go over 600 a day and keep my carbs under 20 gms.  I'm not losing very fast...between 8 and 10 pounds a month at this point, but I'm still losing!!

I'm sure you could probably lose on 1200 calories but it might be much slower than you might want.  Also, I think the lower calorie plan serves another purpose, that of changing old (poor) eating habits.  You don't really NEED more than the 600-800 calories.  You might WANT more, but you really don't NEED more.  I'm going to follow the plan and look forward to maintenance to add some calories back in!  

Good luck!!  Keep on track...you'll reach your goals faster, imho.

~Sandi

Some eat as high as 1000 a day, but I think that is the top for most.  What works for you will depend on the volume of food you eat (some eat less than 2 oz. protein, some a bit more), and how much you exercise.  With more exercise you may need more calories/protein.  It probably has a bit to do with how fast you want to lose, and if you are chasing a set number on the scale, or just trying to find your personal happy place.

And even if you aren't a low carb warrior protein has to come first and I think most do best sticking to a lower amount of carbs.  Carb dense foods tend to be sliders, which can lead to overeating.  Healthier higher fiber carbs fill you up faster so you tend to eat less of them.

For 160 calories you could have 1 ounce of cheetos (virtually no protein, almost guaranteed to be a slider), 15 ounces of broccoli (has some protein, but you could never fit that much), or 1 and half servings of vanilla Greek yogurt (probably can't fit that much either, but has 22 g protein).

I am almost 3 months out and it would be very difficult for me to eat more than 600-800 calories each day.  I would have to intentionally cheat and drink things like milkshakes/jamba juice, etc.

If I stick to what I am supposed to have.....I am satisfied and usually around 700 cals a day.  So long as I am getting my protein requirements and taking my vitamins.....neither my doctor or me see a problem.