Weight loss after surgery

I am extremely curious about the answer to this. After surgery many of us are consuming a small amount of calories. In addition, some of us also have the malabsorption component. I know that in order to break a plateau, we are advised to get plenty of protein, water and exercise. I am not advocating doing otherwise. However, based on the scientific fact that each pound is 3,500 calories, how can we not lose weight on 300-800 calories per day? I religiously get my protein, water and exercise in each day, as well as the appropriate vitamins and minerals, so I strongly agree that everyone should be doing this. I know your body thinks it is starving with such a low calorie count, but won't you lose weight eventually? Also, I agree wholeheartedly that we cannot compare our rate of loss with someone younger, higher weight, etc. But how can anyone say, "Have you ever lost 30 pounds in six weeks on a diet?" How in the world can anyone compare conventional dieting with WLS? On a conventional diet, you probably are not consuming the small amount of calories you are post-surgically, not to mention the malabsorption component. As a group, WLS patients DO expect to loss more consistently after surgery than on a conventional diet. It is like comparing apples to oranges. It is quite natural to expect more from WLS. If anyone has an answer to this question, please let me know. Love Grace

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