Jerzygurl

Okay, I'm going to keep it short and sweet..
Your Nutritionist, is bonkers.

Run like hell. No. Seriously. Run like hell.

Morning sleevers!
HW 348
SW 330
CW 280
4 more lbs gone... I had to buy some new clothes yesterday. Nothing fits anymore...and that is a good thing..! Plus all my wide calf boots are gapping.. Yippie!

Morning sleevers!
HW 348
SW 330
CW 280
4 more lbs gone... I had to buy some new clothes yesterday. Nothing fits anymore...and that is a good thing..! Plus all my wide calf boots are gapping.. Yippie!

500 calories, plus exercise?
No way. Where would your energy source come from?
Since I exercise 4 days a week, my Nut has me at 1200 calories per day with 80 grams of Protein and with that I don't have to watch carbs and fats because I'm too busy concentrating on Protein, so my intake of those two are already at a pretty low count.

Loving my sleeve! I actually fit in a size 12 jacket today down from an 16/18 W! Amazing!
SW 248
CW 210
Surgery date was on 12/18/13
38 lbs down and lots of inches! I told my husband last night as we were walking to our car look how skinny my silhouette is getting:-)) he is so proud of my hard work!

Feeling very grateful for my sleeve today.
HW - 276
SW 12/18 - 274
CW - 233
Down 8 lbs this week!!! Goodbye 240's............

Morning sleevers!
HW 348
SW 330
CW 280
4 more lbs gone... I had to buy some new clothes yesterday. Nothing fits anymore...and that is a good thing..! Plus all my wide calf boots are gapping.. Yippie!

I can tell you I couldn't function on what you're allowed.
I restricted my carbs in the beginning - on my own, not dictated by my doc/nut. I felt like crap. I had no energy. Then I started exercising and it got worse. I was down in the 20 range for carbs at that point. I burn between 500-700 calories in a 60 minute cardio work out, depending on what I'm doing.
After going to my doc and explaining my situation I let her know I increased my carbs to about 50-60 and she agreed that would be good and to concentrate on the Protein. She asked how I'm getting in more carbs - I told her I was adding low-glycemic fruit to my shakes (berries or peaches) or I added 1-2 tablespoons of fat-free refried Beans to a meal and I started adding 1% milk to my shakes. She said these were great ideas.
Right now, I'm taking in 800-1000 calories per day. I'm getting about 50-60 carbs per day and meeting my Protein gold of 80 grams of protein. I exercise 5-6 days per week - mostly cardio right now, 60-75 minutes. I have lots of energy and I feel great.
My suggestion would be to go to another bariatric nutritionist to get a 2nd opinion. I think the theories here are correct - you need more. 500 calories is not enough to sustain you.

I dont have my manual in front of me but 500 cal is very dangerous. It puts our bodies into starvation mode. Sounds like u should go with your gut here and seek other help.
Congrats on your loss and on your Water intake. Thats amazing! I let about 30 to 40 in

Wow that is crazy. I would have been so weak and sick. I never counted carbs or cals really...in the losing phase only Protein. (I would guess during losing phase after I was healed I was getting 1100-1200 cals a day.) Worked for me! I would get 75 grams of Protein a day or more. I think you are allowed to modifiy your surgeons guidlines... what ever works for you!

HW 348
SW 330
CW 284
Down 4lbs, Stall Broken!!

HW 348
SW 330
CW 284
Down 4lbs, Stall Broken!!

HW 348
SW 330
CW 284
Down 4lbs, Stall Broken!!

I'm two months post op and have adjusted nicely. I don't have to sip my water anymore, I don't gulp it either because that's not healthy, but I can drink a pretty liberal amount with no problem. I break bread with family and friends all the time, I just order something from the kiddie menu and something healthy. If I'm thirsty while eating, I take a sip of water. As my Nut said, "it won't kill you and as long as you don't over do it, it won't wash away the nutrients from your meal...which is the whole point of not drinking and eating at the same time!"
I feel more in control than I ever have with regard to food and my eating habits.
This too shall pass. Remember this is for a lifetime and for your health. Maybe you should speak to a psychiatrist again, could be you need to talk it out with a professional.
Anyway, good luck.

HW 348
SW 330
CW 284
Down 4lbs, Stall Broken!!

I'm two months post op and have adjusted nicely. I don't have to sip my water anymore, I don't gulp it either because that's not healthy, but I can drink a pretty liberal amount with no problem. I break bread with family and friends all the time, I just order something from the kiddie menu and something healthy. If I'm thirsty while eating, I take a sip of water. As my Nut said, "it won't kill you and as long as you don't over do it, it won't wash away the nutrients from your meal...which is the whole point of not drinking and eating at the same time!"
I feel more in control than I ever have with regard to food and my eating habits.
This too shall pass. Remember this is for a lifetime and for your health. Maybe you should speak to a psychiatrist again, could be you need to talk it out with a professional.
Anyway, good luck.

Okay, numbers for this week (minus our new friends who haven't given me their goal pounds lost)
3081.10 pounds lost so far
9692 pounds lost goal
We're at 32% of goal! "Weigh" to go everyone!

HW 347
SW 327
CW 283

Just got back from NUT vist. Extended my disability another month doesn't want me lifting anything yet...
HW: 348
CW: 280
Total lost to date: 68 pounds. 100 to goal...keep pushing ladies and gentlemen...

Hope everyone is doing well! Just checking in.. been super busy with work, family and other things.
Managed to Celebrate my birthday this past weekend without indulging in all the party food that was around me. My ex-hubby had a huge superbowl party and I was surrounded by wings, pizza, chips, pretzels, subs, cake, Cookies, chili, mac and cheese, beer, wine and mixed drinks... O.M.G.!
But I was good...actually took some Wendy's Chili, turkey pepperoni and string cheese with me...and happily ate only that... Amazing how much I've changed..I used to dive head first into all the goodies...
What a difference a year makes.

It has happened to me from time to time...I just eat a tablespoon of all natural, sugar free Peanut Butter or a piece of fat free cheese, and I can go right back to sleep.

Hope everyone is doing well! Just checking in.. been super busy with work, family and other things.
Managed to Celebrate my birthday this past weekend without indulging in all the party food that was around me. My ex-hubby had a huge superbowl party and I was surrounded by wings, pizza, chips, pretzels, subs, cake, Cookies, chili, mac and cheese, beer, wine and mixed drinks... O.M.G.!
But I was good...actually took some Wendy's Chili, turkey pepperoni and string cheese with me...and happily ate only that... Amazing how much I've changed..I used to dive head first into all the goodies...
What a difference a year makes.

Hope everyone is doing well! Just checking in.. been super busy with work, family and other things.
Managed to Celebrate my birthday this past weekend without indulging in all the party food that was around me. My ex-hubby had a huge superbowl party and I was surrounded by wings, pizza, chips, pretzels, subs, cake, Cookies, chili, mac and cheese, beer, wine and mixed drinks... O.M.G.!
But I was good...actually took some Wendy's Chili, turkey pepperoni and string cheese with me...and happily ate only that... Amazing how much I've changed..I used to dive head first into all the goodies...
What a difference a year makes.

Hope everyone is doing well! Just checking in.. been super busy with work, family and other things.
Managed to Celebrate my birthday this past weekend without indulging in all the party food that was around me. My ex-hubby had a huge superbowl party and I was surrounded by wings, pizza, chips, pretzels, subs, cake, Cookies, chili, mac and cheese, beer, wine and mixed drinks... O.M.G.!
But I was good...actually took some Wendy's Chili, turkey pepperoni and string cheese with me...and happily ate only that... Amazing how much I've changed..I used to dive head first into all the goodies...
What a difference a year makes.