Hello Everyone,

It's officially one month post-op for me and I am down 24 pounds from surgery (72 lbs in total when including what I lost before.)

I'm looking for a general opinion. I'm in my very early twenties, and constantly running around school, to then do about 3 miles at the gym (sometimes more or less it's subjective), and then go home to complete homework. This exercise has been approved for me.

I let my diet slip into the lower range of calories (around 600 calories, with 300 being burned off at the gym) and with how much I was going to the gym I became very sick. I bumped up what I have been taking in, adding a little more calories to my shakes, getting fuller calorie sports drinks, a little more carbs in my 1/4 cup of food. Honestly I instantly began to perk up; the feeling of being lightheaded constantly, faded. I also saw my weight begin to drop again, as it had stalled out for a few days.

Now I'm around 1,000 calories, 64ish oz of liquids, at least 60 grams of Protein, plus the 3 miles/45 minutes or so at the gym. And soon with the addition of weight lifting when I'm cleared.

Has anyone else experience this pattern in their diet? Does anyone else feel like they could do a whole lot more exercise? I feel really held back at the moment by my routine but I don't want to over extend myself.

Sorry about the amount of writing, thanks for any advice.

It varies for each individual. Many factors come into play such as age, genetics, sex, how much weight you need to lose, etc... that there really is no definitive answer. I started back exercising at 3 weeks post op. I know work out 4 -5 days a week. However I am 51 and menopausal. I know my body and I know that I have to both watch what I eat AND work out or I don't lose. I began trying to improve my health 3 years ago and learned quite a bit about what sort of proper nutrition and exercise my body needs. For example I learned I have to eat before and after the gym for the best results.

I think if it makes you feel good and you're still losing, go with it. None of us did this surgery to feel miserable or sick.