How many calories per day?
And, yes, I will check with my clinic on Monday...but,
I'm just curious what anyone on the Ontario forum has to say....
For example I am just over 3 weeks out, and I seem to average 500-600 calories per day...sometimes more....and please keep in mind that on average I am getting at least 80g of protein per day...sometimes more. I never seem to have trouble getting the protein in... (just the water).
Starting to see a dramatic slow down in my weight loss...like maybe a whole 2.5lbs for this past week, and it was a whopping total of 3.4lbs the week before... and it seems a little ridiculous to me.
Then I wondered...am I eating too little? Am I eating too much? Or is my body just dealing with the adjustments internally?
I am STILL recovering from this pain in my left side...this muscular whatever it is...but at least I am not taking anything for pain...so that's an improvement.
Who knows...maybe the pain meds were slowing me down?
Any thoughts?
Toni..."Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the will to overcome it"
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Surgery JAN. 19th, 2012 - Down 120 lbs & 75 inches @ my last Weigh in!!!! 
on 2/11/12 10:39 pm - Toronto, Canada
I have no idea about my weight loss since I don't have a scale at home. I'll be seeing my GP the middle of next week for a check up and another weigh in. But I do remember reading about stalls around 3 weeks, so I'm not gonna freak out if my weight loss has slowed or stopped suddenly. You shouldn't either....it will definitely pick back up soon!
Can you post whatever info you get from the TWH nutritionist about daily calorie goals at this point post-op. Thanks!
Toni..."Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the will to overcome it"
www.fatgirlchangingherworld.com Twitter:@fatgirlchanging
Surgery JAN. 19th, 2012 - Down 120 lbs & 75 inches @ my last Weigh in!!!!
:)
500-600 hundred calories is probably all you have room for at this stage.
I think as long as you are getting your protein in and your fluids and taking your vitamins etc all is fine.
Just keep doing what you are doing......and enjoy the wild ride
Ann
ETA: I really don't think there is a set rule about how many calories per day as long as you are getting in your fluids and protein.
In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.
Surgery July 22, 2011 Starting weight 270 128 lbs lost Today's weight 142 lbs Ann
Toni..."Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the will to overcome it"
www.fatgirlchangingherworld.com Twitter:@fatgirlchanging
Surgery JAN. 19th, 2012 - Down 120 lbs & 75 inches @ my last Weigh in!!!!
Toni..."Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the will to overcome it"
www.fatgirlchangingherworld.com Twitter:@fatgirlchanging
Surgery JAN. 19th, 2012 - Down 120 lbs & 75 inches @ my last Weigh in!!!!
I bet everything is just fine and that dreaded 2-3 week stall is just trying to torment you. I think you are still having amazing weight loss! My weight was the same on the scale for four days in a row this week but now today I am down a pound at last. I am headed into the 3rd week and prepared to understand that I likely won't lose any weight this week so anything after that is like gravy on some really good mashed potatoes!
My calories are at about 400 right now.
SURGERY at Toronto Western Hospital - VSG JANUARY 25th, 2012!!
5'9 - HW - 390 SW - 368.8 GW - 150
Melissa, you've had one helluva curveball thrown your way since you awoke from surgery, but you are championing through it...and I have all kinds of respect for you!
And now, thanks to your post, I want some gravy & mashed potatoes! LOL
I'm making pot roast later...so maybe just a little....a tablespoon or two would be good ;)
Toni..."Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the will to overcome it"
www.fatgirlchangingherworld.com Twitter:@fatgirlchanging
Surgery JAN. 19th, 2012 - Down 120 lbs & 75 inches @ my last Weigh in!!!!
