Will I Be Completely Weak On So Little Fuel?

[amytug 996]

When I did the hcg diet, I felt super weak and faint, so much so that I had to have OJ and I didn't know if I'd make it to the fridge. For those Of you that don't know, hcg is a 500 calorie diet.(that I made it to day 6 on and no further, twice) It's virtually zero carb tho, maybe that's what did it. I just left the house with the kids and went to sonic for a bunch of French toast sticks. It made me feel so much better.

I supposedly have hypoglycemia and I'm wondering how the 300-500 calories after surgery are goin to do me. I wonder if I'll feel so weak and about to pass out again. it.

[geno5150 168]

3-500 calories after sugery seems to be on the low side. Most that I have seen are around 1000 calories per day. I would probably mention hypoglycemia to your doctor and nutritionist so they can set you up with glucose testing and customize you diet to keep your blood sugar levels stable- maybe supplement with medication or spread your meals out through the day?

[JenC 90]

Honestly, the first couple of weeks after surgery my husband would ask what planet my mind just wandered off to as I starred blankly into space on occassion. Once I was able to get my recommended 600-800 calories along with liquids and protien in... my body balanced out. Pre-surgery, I also used to get, what I would call the "sugar shakes" and have to down a glass oj or a spoonful of honey. I find that the diet I follow now has never left me with that clammy, weak I might pass out feeling. I think my blood sugar is regulated to the point that I don't experience those spikes anymore. I typically eat 600-800 calories and limit my carbs to approx 40-60 per day, shooting for 70-80g of protien daily. Anyway that's been my experience and I have had great energy since about week 3, I'm about 4mths out now.

[delta_girl 931]

500 may sound low, but you will be eating 3 meals and 2 Snacks a day, or 5 very small meals. Not much time goes by between eating again.

My energy level is higher now than it was when I was eating 3,000+ calories a day.

[Ailly 32]

I am hypoglycemic, 3 1/2 weeks post op and average 370 - 480 calories a day. Three meals, three snack, Multi-Vitamin, b-12. I have plenty of energy and sleep very well at night now. The only carbs I get are usually from the one cup of milk I have every night with my Protein Powder. Friend me on myfitnesspal if you'd like. I'm sure you'll be fine. Best wishes!

[firebelle10 80]

I'm a firefighter/paramedic which is a pretty physical job. I usually taken in between 400-800 calories ( depending on what kinds of activity we have during the day). I have never had a problem with lightheadedness. I'm constantly drinking Water or water with a touch of diet cranberry juice.

I'm 8 weeks post op.

[delta_girl 931]

I'm a firefighter/paramedic which is a pretty physical job. I usually taken in between 400-800 calories ( depending on what kinds of activity we have during the day). I have never had a problem with lightheadedness. I'm constantly drinking Water or water with a touch of diet cranberry juice.< /p>

I'm 8 weeks post op.

1/3 diet cranberry juice and 3/4 water is one of my favorite drinks! I really don't miss soda at all.