I had my RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) checked at Lifetime today!

This test is conducted while laying down in a bed type chair, and you wear a sealed mask on your face for about 20 mins.

The tests measures how much C02 you breathe out while completelty at rest, and other components. It measures how many calories you burn a day will completely at rest.

I had mentioned before I had this test in 2008, and I weighed 255lbs, my RMR was 2500 calories a day. (it was helpful I lost 45lbs in 9 months after that)

Today 3.5 months after VSG it is 1390! Not too shabby considering I had a month of starvation after VSG surgery and I am weighing 60lbs less.

I am to eat no less than 1390 cals a day or I will lose my muscle instead of fat. (I have not lost more than 4lbs in the last month but I have been working with my trainer to rebuild my almost 16lbs of muscle I lost while only being able to consume 400 cals a day) I was advised my my trainer to eat about 1700 cals a day actually. (He also says it should be primarily protien and healthy fat, and veggies) Most people at 3.5 months out cannnot reach this goal but I can. My restriction is still good but I can eat 2 wholes eggs in 20mins. (pre-vsg I could eat 2 eggs, 3 slices of toast, a side of hashbrowns, a glass of OJ and 2 sauage links!) I am a firm believer in feeding your body and not starving it.

I love my sleeve- It is built in self control. I am so excited about these results- I will be post pics soon- I look completely different.. My waist is 4 inches smaller then it was a month ago but I only have lost 4lbs-- Its from eating more and building back all the muscle I have lost!!!!!!!

Just out of curiosity, what is "Lifetime"? And can this sort of test be requested at a regular PCP?

oops I should have said LIfetime Fitness-- the gym. I don't think these are probably done at a normal clinic.......

Gotcha. I'll check around my area Thank you!

Great results... and interesting what you said about eating more... something I have been toying with for a while. I upped my cals - good cals - to around 1000-1200 but I haven't seen a difference on the scale, although I do feel a little better!

Keep up the good work you shrinking woman you!! =]

:banane58: Thanks!!! I am excited to lose the last 35lbs and I am ok if it takes another year... as long as I am healthy!

I upped my cals - good cals - to around 1000-1200 but I haven't seen a difference on the scale, although I do feel a little better!

You just lost a pant size! Don't be so hard on yourself.

Loved reading your post. I share your attitude in wanting a healthy body with strong muscle and maximum nutrition from my food. Congrats on your efforts and success. I'm 6 wks out and also have a "sleeve of steel." The joy it brings me to eat small amounts and feel satisfied is amazing. It is time for me to really start rebuilding my muscle loss from the past few months and I hope I'm able to, like you!! Thanks again for sharing.

Monica

Wow, interesting. I am pre-op and it seems like most people eat less than 1000 calories a day????

can you prevent muscle loss during the first few months? like with a higher amount of protein?

it was just so hard for me at first to get more than 300 calories a day in the very first month. I could hardly drink 16oz of fluid in a day for the first few weeks let alone protien drinks! (I was VERY swollen post op) I totally technically starved for the fist month, not by choice! the first 55lbs came of with little to no effort, and now the last 30ish will be directly related to the good diet and keeping up with my workouts! and thats ok!! Have have never felt so good and looked so healthy!

Can you tell us how many calories you consume each day? I need to have mine redone, but before surgery, My calories that i should consume for weight loss is 1890-2352, and it said for medically supervised my cals should be 1890. I burn 2362 each day. So, for me to lose weight, i should consume at least 1890? That sounds like so much!!!