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Post surgery caloric goal?

srikbe
srikbe Posts: 1 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I had surgery on my shoulder a few weeks ago, and my doctor gave me instructions on wearing a sling (for 1 month), ice etc. but didn’t say anything about diet. Do yall think i should stop caloric restriction while recovering? How long?
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  • tomcustombuilder
    tomcustombuilder Posts: 2,326 Member
    edited January 2024
    Yes you need to heal and that takes enough nutrients. Caloric restriction is not a good idea. Your body is trying to repair itself and it needs the raw materials to do so
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 4,230 Member
    Somewhere I heard eat about 110% tdee for a while, not sure how long. Not very scientific, sorry.
  • Theoldguy1
    Theoldguy1 Posts: 2,516 Member
    edited January 2024
    I would suggest 110% or so of TDEE at your goal weight. If you have a lot to lose your body can use stored fat for the fuel needed to recover. And of course a sling doesn't prevent you from walking or other exercise not involving that arm unless a medical professional says otherwise.

    Good luck.

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