Calorie intake?

[ktweet168 0]

What's ideal? I am 5 weeks post op and feel that i have stalled- been watching what I eat, tracking my calories- anyone out there have the magic number ?

[Catherine707 253]

Many people stall in the weight loss at weeks 3 - 5. Sometimes it is for a few days, other times for a few weeks. Your body is responding to the shock of the surgery and the many changes it is going through. Focus on getting in all your Protein, Water and moving / exercising as much as you can and you will get through the stall quickly. I also found that I needed to ADD calories to my day when I hit the stall. But I would stay focused on the protein and water first.

[ktweet168 0]

Thank you Catherine - I will focus on the goal- I'm not complaining what a difference 30 pounds has been- I will stay positive. I need to work on the next 50 lbs and I should reach my goal!

Thanks

[lvgirl24 0]

I am at one month post op for the sleeve. My concerns are that I start to get active, such as shower and I get light headed and weak. I try to consume as much food as I can but I get too scared of eating too much and throwing it back up. Is tye light headed and weakness normal for my stage?

Thanks!

[Catherine707 253]

Ivgirl24 - well light headed and weak was "normal" for me at one month, but there is a wide continuim of how people feel at one month. I "healed" slower than most. As I said above, focus on getting in 60+ grams of Protein and 64 oz of Water, and moving a little (even if you are just doing "laps" in your house). If after reaching those goals you still feel crummy then contact your doctor - you could have a Vitamin deficiency that is making you feel cruddy.

I didn't start to feel human and able to handle life until around week 5. Went back to work part time week 7 and full time week 8. Most of all be kind to yourself and don't worry if you don't bounce back at the same rate as other people on this site. I'm happy for those who go back to work in 3 days, but not everyone heals from this surgery that quickly.

Hang in there it does get better!