Question:
What happens to our Metabolism after surgery?

Can someone please tell me what happens to our metabolism after surgery? & what to do to speed it up? Does exercise still speed it up? What is the relation between low calories & metabolism?    — LionGirl2k (posted on February 4, 2003)

February 4, 2003
That is why it is important for us to eat 4-6 times a day to keep our metabolism burning. Even though we are eating small quanities it keeps the fire burning. If we don't eat enough our bodies switch into starvation mode and our metabolism slows way down. Of course any form of exercise helps speeds up the metabolism also. But the most important component is fuel. If you do not eat enough you won't have the energy to exercise. ** kelly
   — Kelly T.

February 4, 2003

   — Linda A.

February 4, 2003
listen to Linda A. because what she is telling you is the truth. I had my surgery (open rny) on 5/14/2 and I have gone from 405 lbs. to 238 lbs. so far. On the days that I don't keep up with my water, protein or exercise my weight will just lock in and stay no matter what I do but if I pay attention to those importent 3 things the weight just keeps falling. By the way in the last 9 months I have lost as much weight as my doctor thought it would take me 1.5 years to lose. Good Lock !!!
   — Ken H.

February 5, 2003
OK, so if my BMR is 1500 & I'm only taking in 600-800 calories, what happens? Does the body convert the fat to fuel at this point or no? Thank you to the previous posters for the info re water & supplements, I often forget that if no water goes in, no weight will leave. & I understand that muscle burns calories faster, but I just am not completely understanding the process.
   — LionGirl2k