How many calories?
During my weight loss I stayed below 600. If you stick to lean protein that's easily doable.
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160 lbs lost. Surgeons Goal Reached in 33 weeks. My Goal in 37 Weeks.
VSG: 11/2/2011; LBL+Thigh Lift+BL: 10/3/2012; Brach+Mastopexy: 7/22/2013
I tried to consume at least 60 g protein, less than 40 g carbs, between 600-800 calories, and at least 80 oz of water daily during the weight loss phase.
5'5" Goal reached, but fighting regain. Back to Basics.
Start Weight 246 Goal Weight 160 Current Weight 183
Starting size: 22, 2x
Current size: 12, L
600-800 calories, 40 grams or less carbs, close to 100 grams protein, 64 oz water that's what worked for me. I also started following a primal/paleo diet at the one year mark and it helped me get to my goal. Everyone has differing plans, I just followed those on this board that were successful. Best of luck to you!