I was told by my surgeon and nut to at least eat 1000 cals per day not to go over 1200. They said if I didn't eat enough calories and drink enough water I wouldn't lose the weight like I wanted to. As someone else said you have to eat so many calories or our bodies will go into defense mode would think we are starving therefore, storing it instead of getting rid of it. Ask your surgeon or nut they will tell you how much they want you to eat. Good luck dear. Donna

This is what my NUT said too...I thought she was nuts.

I truly don't think it's possible to get the protein we need to be getting and only be consuming 600 calories a day. Whoever told her that is full of chit, I think LOL. If that's doctor-advised, then I'd be questioning the doctor. I get between 900-1000 calories a day and around 85-100g protein. There are days I lack in protein, but not too often. It's the fluids I have trouble with. I hate the feeling it gives me when I drink anything. I can't even describe how I feel when I have fluid in me, but it's not pleasant. Anyone else have this feeling too?

lol...my NUT and surgeon told me if i were eating so little, my body wouldnt have enough calories to even fuel the weight-loss process. I think those numbers are extreme and they wouldn't work for me either...how with so few calories could you be getting all the protein you need???...I think this kind of "diet" mentality during the adjustment phase is what causes the fatigue, hairloss and rebound weight...you CAN'T be healthy and maintain such a low intake... Just relax and do what your surgeon advises...you're losing, so your method is working...no worries! I get between 900-1200 cals a day and am losing steadily, never hungry, no hair loss, great skin and keeping my protein around 100g a day!!! This is per my NUT...lol xxxbecca

lol..yea, I'm familiar with the bullets...I get kinda freaked out by them bc they make my face and hands tingle...lol...I need to research a bit why it does that! xxxBecca