3 years after vsg and problems getting enough calories

jenhg
on 1/19/13 3:13 am - FL

I had gained 20 lbs form the lowest weight i reached after my vsg (lost 63lbs total), 3 months ago i started working out with a trainer and my weight still didn't budge so... I began doing the harcombe diet, which is based on proteins and vegetables and or carbohydrates and vegetables, i managed to lose 10lbs. The only problem i see is by following this diet, I am only getting in about 800 calories a day, i fell full and have to force myself to eat more meat or egg to even reach the 800. What should I do? I know i need 1200 but I cant reach it unless i am eating some crappy food that adds easy calories.

                        
PoohHag
on 1/19/13 4:40 am - TN
VSG on 06/11/12

Lots of people on here only eat 800 calories, so I think you'll be okay on that.

If you really want to up the calories safely, add some healthy fats like a tablespoon of olive oil or some nuts.

        

Julia HasHerLifeNow
on 1/19/13 5:15 am
VSG on 10/09/12
Why do you need 1200? I would absolutely not lose on 1200 at all. 6-800 is my range now and I feel like this is totally enough.

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com 5ft0; highest weight 222; surgery weight 208; current weight 120

     

    

Crabadams72
on 1/19/13 5:24 am - Silver Spring, MD
Did your Dr give you a post op diet?

I dont know what the Holcomb diet is or why you say you need 1200 calories. Your trainer is most likely inexperienced with WLS patients. Unless you work out a lot, then upping calories may not be a good idea.
Concentrate on following the WLS rules.
VSG 6/10/2011  Dr. Ann Lidor BMore MD 5'5 HW-247 SW-233 GW-145 CW-120
        
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jenhg
on 1/19/13 5:44 am - FL

Thanks everyone for your responses. I am doing heavy workouts, running, zumba and crossfit. My WL dr. says i need to get to at least 1200 a day and when i am eating healthy (protein based diet) it is impossible unless i eat something really fatty like bacon. I have to force myself to keep eating and then feel sick. I guess i will eat until i am full and keep going with my diet and see if i can finally make it to goal. With Hypothyroidism and surgery induced menopause, its been almost impossible.

                        
emelar
on 1/19/13 6:41 am - TX

Is there a reason you're limiting fats?  It's easy enough to up calories without eating crap.  Add olive oil to your cooking, eat full fat cheeses, yogurt, milk, spread a few tablespoons of peanut butter on whatever, and there's also the amazing avocado!  Nuts are a good go to, and there's nothing wrong with bacon either.  Eat the skin on your chicken.  Leave some fat on your cuts of meat.

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