3 month post op dr apt
Ok a little discouraged. I met with my drs nurse practioner yesterday and seemed surprised I've lost 50 pounds and seemed to think I'm not eating enough. I get between 600-800 calories and she said I should be 1100-1200. There's no way it's hard eat the little I already do. I'm happy with my progress but I do get dizzy occasionally but I need to up my water anyway LOVING MY WEIGHTLOSS so I'll take what she said with a grain of salt and just try to up my protein and water. Anyone else have their doc say they loose too much too fast? That's just crazy.
My Dr and NUT were ok with the lower calories and carbs, but they said that if my blood work didn't support my choices or I was getting dizzy/light headed than I would have to increase. I mainly listen to my body. Some days I eat more than the 800 calories if my body needs more. But I do that with more protein, not more carbs. Everyone's body is different so they are willing to let me go off of their plan if my plan works for me. Keep up the hard work!!
on 11/9/13 12:27 pm - Canada
When I was doing my pre-surgery diet I was sticking to about 800 calories and doing great. I wasn't hungry and was feeling great. Then my NUT told me to eat more and I've been struggling every since than. Now I'm just white knuckling it to my surgery date. She's still telling me to eat more and I'm not losing and am fighting gaining and losing the same 10lbs. Listen to your body. If you feel weak or dizzy eat a bit more. If your diet is good don't let them convince you to overeat.