Question:
weight loss

I have lost 48 lbs in 8 wks. is that too much. the nut here says it is but she is not familur with wls. she says i should be eating 1800 cal a day. that seems like a lot. i am eating about 700-800 cal a day. what do u think    — pinky_711 (posted on February 12, 2009)

February 11, 2009
You need a nut who know what you are doing. She can not advise you if she thinks you should be eating that much. You are eating just about right. the weight loss is good. Keep it up. Be sure you get enough protien, drink all your water, and take your vitamins and you will be wonderful in no time.
   — trible

February 11, 2009
Yikes, how would your nut know one way or the other if it's too fast if she's not familiar with WLS? It's going to seem too fast to anyone who's not informed--believe me, I heard it from family and friends and co-workers.
   — suezahn4me

February 12, 2009
I'm 8-1/2 months out and still eat about 800 calories a day, mostly from protein. You need a nut that know about wls!
   — GlitterGal

February 12, 2009
I totally agree!! You need a NUT who is familiar with WLS. You are where you should be. I am two years out Sunday and I only still only eat 900-1,200 a day depending. Find a new NUT.
   — jammerz

February 12, 2009
That is too much for a new post op and even for grads who are maintaining that could be too much unless they have a good metabolism and work out a lot. You are doing fine and don't really need a nut to tell you how much to eat...Just listen to you pouch...Don't eat til you are full...eat til satisfied. After weight loss stops that's when you really might need a nut again to work on a maintenance plan...
   — .Anita R.

February 12, 2009
I think you are on track. I am 6 weeks out and have lost about 32 lbs. My doctor told me that we are suppose to eat 800-900 calories a day. Well I am like you, I do good to get in 5-600 a day. I still cannot eat meat, it makes me sick when I eat it. So pretty much, just yogurt and vegetables and beansssss....
   — tkilpatrick

February 12, 2009
Hi Shelly, Congrats on your loss so far!!! Thats awesome. I certainly don't think you are loosing too fast. Thats the nature of the game it seems most people loose a lot quickly in the beginning then it tapers. I am about 8 months out and it has taken me about this long to get up to about 800 calories per day. If I tried to eat more than that I would end up throwing up cuz it's just way too much food. I agree with the other posters, try to find a nut who knows how to develop a plan for WLS patients that will provide you with the correct nutrients not just a number of calories. Good Luck!
   — Christina C.

February 12, 2009
Hi there! You are doing fine. I met with my surgeon at 8 weeks post-op. He told me that the average is 30-40 lbs. I had lost more than that as you have and he told me I am on the high end, but not to worry. I also have more to lose and I think that makes a difference. He also ssid to take advantage of this rapid weight loss and exercise, exercise, EXERCISE...! Second point, I agree with the others! It's time to get a new NUT. Have your surgeon's office recommend one familiar with WLS. I chart my protein, Calcium and Vita A intake; no need to caculate anyhting else right now says my NUT. I am not taking enough in to count. I had my Lap RNY 12/9/2008. Keep up the good work!
   — Fircrkr64

February 13, 2009
You need a new NUT. Hang in there. You are right on track.
   — tonitoot

February 13, 2009
That's wonderful! I'm 2 mo post lapband and have only lost 6 lbs. keep up the good work.
   — Debi H.

February 14, 2009
I have lost 47 lbs in 9 weeks. There's no way you should be eating 1800 calories a day. I'm eating 850 - 1000 calories a day (too much I think) yet I'm losing ahead of schedule. I think you are doing fine. I've never been given a calorie limit, but watch the amount of protein, calcium, fat, carbs. Take your vitamins and calcium supplements. Exercise. My ultimate total calorie intake at goal will be 1300 calories per day.
   — lorannw

February 14, 2009
ITA with the others, your NUT is completely clueless. Even on a "diet" for people withOUT WLS the goal calories is 1200-1500 a day. If you had the RNY you are right on track and probably struggling to get that many calories in! BEST WISHES!!!
   — MAG

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