Nutritionist wants 1200 calories/day

3dogsrunning

I'd have to agree with what was said earlier. Done properly, 1200 calories is "easy" (physically, if not mentally) to get by on. I had Gastric Bypass Surgery on April 2nd, 2014 and for the two weeks prior to that, The doctors had me on "three protein shakes a day plus 64 oz water".

All that protein and water, and I was never really physically hungry. Tempted? Yeah, because it was such a break from what I was used to, but 3 protein shakes was about... hmmm... 500 calories a day or so, so yeah, I could have done 1200 standing on my head...

Just so's ya know, after surgery, I am supposed to be doing two shakes a day and "mushy/soft" foods. My average intake so far since surgery is now up around 450 calories a day, and that's with me being absolutely "stuffed" all the time.

Protein shakes -- nasty as they may be after 2 or 3 a day for a couple of months -- do wonders for bringing off the weight and helping keep you mobile..

Wayne

*For some people*
There is no and should be no blanket calorie intake.

As a 5'5 active female within a healthy weight range, 1200 is. not. possible. for me (I am referring to pre-pregnancy since it is even less doable pregnant). And no, I am not filling up on "junk food". I've done the bodybuilding diet, lean meats or white fish, sweet potato or brown rice, oatmeal, greek yogurt, tons of veggies, not one extra "junk food" and 1200 would be miserable for me.

paperpudding

I'd have to agree with what was said earlier. Done properly, 1200 calories is "easy" (physically, if not mentally) to get by on. I had Gastric Bypass Surgery on April 2nd, 2014 and for the two weeks prior to that, The doctors had me on "three protein shakes a day plus 64 oz water".

All that protein and water, and I was never really physically hungry. Tempted? Yeah, because it was such a break from what I was used to, but 3 protein shakes was about... hmmm... 500 calories a day or so, so yeah, I could have done 1200 standing on my head...

Just so's ya know, after surgery, I am supposed to be doing two shakes a day and "mushy/soft" foods. My average intake so far since surgery is now up around 450 calories a day, and that's with me being absolutely "stuffed" all the time.

Protein shakes -- nasty as they may be after 2 or 3 a day for a couple of months -- do wonders for bringing off the weight and helping keep you mobile..

Wayne

I agree that this was suitable for you in your circumstances short term under medical supervision for a specific purpose.

Does not make it suitable for most people in most circumstances.

DayByDayGetStronger

Starvation mode? That would be less than 800kcal per day. I am a registered dietitian with a gastric band (5 year anniversary is in July and maintained 80lbs loss) and agree with your dietitian. If you're in the weight loss program with Kaiser, they will want to see some effort on your part to believe you are a candidate for weight loss surgery. Stick to the 1200kcals and high protein. You are NOT deficient in calories if you are overweight.

If you do choose to have the surgery you will may have to be on 1000-1200kcal diet in the weeks leading up to surgery. This is to shrink your liver so that the doc has room to get to your stomach and/or intestines to do the surgery (gastric bypass OR the band). post op you will be on 900-1100kcal /day with liquids then soft foods for about a month. This is fine as long as you are maintaining vitamin supplement and adequate protein (80-100g).

You are not deficient in calories...your body will tap in to your reserves of fat as long as you're getting the protein in. Message me for more questions if needed :drinker:

booksgiver

Thank you!