Still struggling & confused

I posted once before but still have questions. I have thought a lot about getting wls and have read about ppl losing 100 lbs in like 3 or 6 months, bc they literally barely eat. However when I cut down to like 500-800 calories, nothing really happens and ppl chastise me for not eating. All week I have had 800-something calories but my wt still fluctuates up and down a couple pounds. Some say it's bc of making ur body think it's starving and it stores everything, so my question is still why do wls patients lose so fast? What's the difference between their not eating, vs MY not eating (much)?? Thanks fo much for any feedback!! Pls bare with me! :-)

Hi,

There are different kinds of surgery that do pretty much the same thing. The MGB is a surgery where a small pouch is created and bypasses 6 feet of the small intestines.  This reduces calorie absorption 25% or more plus reduces the amount of food that can be eaten or volume. This is the "diet".  The job of the patient is to learn proper nutrition, develop a good exercise program and any other support as needed.  Most of the surgeries have the patient start out on liquids therefore inducing a detox which is a healthy way for the body to eleminate the toxens we take in from wrong or improper food choices.  The initial weight loss is a mixture of being on liquids, not being able to eat as much and less absorption of calories.

Most people do not do well on diets because our bodies need calories to survive and most dieters don't eat enough, therefore putting the body into that starvation mode. 

Thank you for your response but when you say,"Most people do not do well on diets because our bodies need calories to survive and most dieters don't eat enough, therefore putting the body into that starvation mode," well that is my whole question - why does someone's body not go into starvation mode after surgery, but mine does?? I am consuming 80-90 grams of protein a day and my carbs, fat, etc are all in line with where they should be. I am so frustrated and don't want to completely fall off the wagon again - I have several health reasons as to why I need to lose a lot of wt fast. Thanks for your time. :-)

Hi

No problem.  I think at this point you should speak with a bariatric surgeon.  He or she can more accurately answer your question.  I know that when the digestive system is altered, it affects the body in unique ways.  Sorry, wish I could tell you more but I am not a medical person.  Just a satisfied patient.

It's fine; I appreciate your input! My first month of changing my ways of eating (I hate to call it "dieting") I lost 17 lbs that month, and only 2 lbs in the week to follow. Maybe I DO need to up my calories, I dunno. Just wish I knew how many calories wls patients consume after their surgery to lose so much. Maybe that's how I should phrase it...lol Anyway, thanks for your input!! :-)

You can find the answers by talking with bariatric professionals.  We on these boards can give you information about our experiences but for the medical questions, talk to the professionals.  I do know that many wls patients still count calories after surgery.  Many count grams making sure they get their protein and the right amount of carbs.  It just depends on what their surgeon recommends.  Anyway, you don't have to stay in the dark about wls if you continue to research and ask questions.

its funny you ask this, that has always been my question.  My metabolism has died, and I am one of those people who eat less and go up and down a few pounds.  I am waiting for a date for surgery, and am afraid that I will not lose after the surgery......... that with the restriction of food....I will go in starvation mode................ how do we break the viscious circle....


thanks
robyn