Eight weeks post-op, I can eat everything

[Escape_Pod 358]

That's pretty much what my nutritionist advocates, but I'll admit - it scares me! I'm 9 weeks out, have lost 27 pounds since surgery (in addition to 22 pre-op), which seems comparatively slow, but my BMI is already under obese and just in the "overweight" range, and I figure those of use with less excess weight will lose slower (and I'm in my 40s). I've tried to find a compromise. My calorie intake is probably around 900 most days, but I burn 250 - 300 with workouts. Carbs scare me - I know I have issues with them, so I'm nowhere near the 100 grams my nutritionist advises. If I'm counting net carbs, I'm probably closer to 30 - 40. Honestly, aside from the milk I'm blending into my Protein shakes, I just don't have room for many carbs these days.

At this point, I'm working hard to remember that this is not a diet!! I'm planning to eat the way I intend to for the rest of my life. Right now, that's not quite achievable, because I'm so early out, but as I come closer to what will become "normal" volume for me, I want to be building good habits with Protein, but also balance - fruits and vegetables, less in the way of artificial foods, minimizing simple carbs (because they're trigger foods for me). If I never permit myself the occasional treat, do I intend to keep that up for the rest of my life? I don't think so. I need to learn to handle them responsibly. I'll have to readjust as my weight drops, to find the balance of calories and exercise that get me where I want to be. So, I try not to build in new habits that would be hard to give up if I find I have to be stricter down the road.

That said, I realize my circumstances are a bit different because I'm fairly comfortable I can get to my goal weight within the 12 - 18 months of prime weight loss time.

[PdxMan 4,292]

Skyblew, just curious ... who was your Dr? 4 weeks and recommending eating anything sounds a little aggressive to me. I was still eating blended foods til week 6 as it didn't feel good to eat anything else. I think your body may be telling you the same thing. Slow it down, you'll get there.