Protein - Calories - Little help needed

[Happyme2]

Hi Y'all,

I paid cash for my surgery, Great Doctor but the after care is very lacking. They say wait till 3 months to ask questions, I'm at 2 months post surgery and need answers now! I called to try to get in - No, they said, you have to wait. Uggggg.

Protein - I was told to get at least 60 grams of protein, but does that mean I can eat more? Will it hurt? Is there a limit?

Calories - I was not told anything about calories, not sure what I should shoot for daily? Is it a size and weight thing? I was 205, now 185. You thoughts will help me to decide that.

Carbs - nothing was address to me - Again maybe you can give me a guideline.

I'm really tired all the time so maybe I'm not getting the right amount. Taking B12 % Vit D - so not the problem.

Thanking you in advance for your Great help.

[nlee]

I'm sorry the after care is lacking for you. My surgeon's office wouldn't let me leave my pre-op appt a week ago without me making a 2,4, and 6 wk appt. After 6 wks, if there's no issues, then I go back every 3 mos. for a year.

[jackalope81]

I'd dispute the quality of a surgeon who casts you to the winds for 3 months post surgery. Sounds like a policy that would give his lawyers and insurance company nightmares on the day he finally really messes up.

You can go over on protein. If you are doing shakes and food it's pretty hard not to.

Calories/Carbs is kinda connected question and I've seen quite a few different regimens on here but they boil down to 2 camps.

Camp 1: Don't count calories but don't eat carbs or added sugar. Basically eat a lean protein and non starch veggies and low fat dairy. Protein, then veggies/fruits, then dairy.

Camp 2: You can eat carbs but not added sugar but in moderation. Carbs should not be refined and should lean towards veggies and whole grains. Still only eat them after you get your protein in the meal. Count calories and end up in the 1000-1200 range eventually with more if you are exercising a lot.

Overall though you are in the reintroducing foods stage so test stuff slowly. Given the constraints of your sleeve you shouldn't get into trouble as long as you avoid sugars and bad carbs, particularly in liquid form.

[Squeeky54]

Hi Happyme 2. I am 5weeks post op. Been doing exactly what I'm supposed to do as far as diet, etc. I am losing about 1.5 pounds every two days. Some days none. I have called my doctor many times before and after surgery with questions. They encourage it. I never heard of someone being told told not to call with questions. I would call until you get some answers. We must be our own advocates. Good luck with your journey.

[Christie13]

If you want to PM me your email address I can send you all the paperwork for my surgeon. You do not need to count calories. Just focus on protein first then veggies. If you are still hungry you can have healthy carbs but I recommend limiting carbs during the weight loss phase. As for the protein, yes you can have more. It won't hurt you to have more healthy proteins.