Dr. told me to drop down to 750 calories

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  • norcal_yogi
    norcal_yogi Posts: 675 Member
    question: is your doctor slim and seemingly fit?
  • miadhail
    miadhail Posts: 383 Member
    wow, i think the doctor is afraid that you would get well, TOOO well eventually that you won't need him anymore. So he tells you gibberish in the hopes that you believe, so that you'd get sicker, and he'd still get income from you.

    Oh these silly types of people.

    750 cals, gastric bypass = duh! but you do understand that eventually they'd slowly up those cals so that they'd lead much more normal and healther lives. they'd just had their stomach capacity decreased for goodness sakes!

    Even research, CREDIBLE research tells you never to eat below 1200 for women.

    I am so happy that you questioned him etc, and choose to do it the healthy way :)
  • TheCaren
    TheCaren Posts: 894 Member
    Seems to me the only thing you really need to lose is your doctor!
  • Cranktastic
    Cranktastic Posts: 1,517 Member
    A) WTF?!?!?
    B) How much did she actually study nutrition?
    C) WTF?!?!?!?
  • hrshygrl00
    hrshygrl00 Posts: 66 Member
    That doc sounds like a quack.:noway:
  • FinallyFindingLisa
    FinallyFindingLisa Posts: 222 Member
    New Dr - I think even Dr Oz would be better than this one....
  • DarthH8
    DarthH8 Posts: 298 Member
    Don't ****ing do it. I did like 2 seconds of research and it looks real bad.

    If it just so turns out that your doctor doesn't know what they are doing and missed some serious health issue you've got a big problem.

    These diets are designed for people who need to lose 200+ lbs and they are monitored ridiculously closely. They have gone to like 20 doctors and gotten 50 opinions. Don't take the chance.

    A bunch of really scary links!!!
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7223697

    Samantha Crowe
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1211954/Bride-crash-diet-death--eating-just-530-calories-day-11-weeks.html
    http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/12/15/very.low.calorie.diets/index.html

    http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/34/4/453.full.pdf
  • Cander1
    Cander1 Posts: 3 Member
    750 calories is absolutely not healthy. Your Doc cannot possibly think you can get what you need to function through a day on that. 1200 calories is an excellent guideline. You don't want to starve yourself....you won't do yourself any good in the long run. Your body needs food. Good food. You should see a dietician or nutritionist if you are unsure of yourself. But if it were me I certainly wouldn't listen to that Doctor.
  • MrsJonSamuels
    MrsJonSamuels Posts: 53 Member
    That Doctor is crazy!!!!
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    You would lose so much weight if you just stopped eating entirely! 0 calories a day is a huge deficit, I'm sure your doc knows people who have done that for months just fine.
  • cris025
    cris025 Posts: 7
    Time for a new doctor.........
  • srcardinal10
    srcardinal10 Posts: 387 Member
    You need to find a new doctor. I can't even say anything else because that is absolute CRAP! I eat about 1700 cals/day, workout 4-5 times a week and have CONSISTENTLY lost weight...I'm 5' tall myself.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Find a new doctor. Now.
  • srcardinal10
    srcardinal10 Posts: 387 Member
    IMO you should get advice from a NUTRITIONIST/DIETITIAN...not your doctor.

    YUP!
  • lindapny
    lindapny Posts: 1
    sounds like you are doing great. im trying to loose weight also. im 246 lbs. i want to see 180 but i'll play that by ear. im linda pleased to meet you.:drinker:
  • lallaloolly
    lallaloolly Posts: 228 Member
    get a new doctor, pronto, and consult a nutritionist.
    doctors think they are experts in everything health related, but they're not.
  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
    doctors don't know jack about nutrition. end of story.
  • MiniCooperDeb
    MiniCooperDeb Posts: 48 Member
    You need a new doctor. Yours is nuts.
  • AnninStPaul
    AnninStPaul Posts: 1,372 Member
    I'd say it's time to drop the doctor! Get a new one!

    ^^This. She's an idiot.
  • MsPris12
    MsPris12 Posts: 7 Member
    In my honest opinion, I'd really be looking for a new doctor, 750 cals a day is ridiculaous, no matter how short you may be
  • tyrantduck
    tyrantduck Posts: 387 Member
    get a different doctor. My doctor wanted me to do 3 protein shakes a day and no solid food, I got a second opinion and they told me he was nuts and not to listen to him. I'm 5 feet tall and weigh around 160. and you are burning more then 100 calories if you're exercising for more then 60 minutes..

    ^^^ THIS.

    I burn 100 calories doing aerobics in 10-15 minutes easily. I'm also much heavier than you, but my heart rate is actually quite good. In an hour and a half I can burn off over 1000 calories. Don't wait to change doctors. She's nuts.
  • sarhoop80
    sarhoop80 Posts: 1
    My doctor says exercise is the key. He says it's the best way to be successful in weight loss. Get a second opinion. If this is what your doctor is telling you about weight loss, I can't imagine how off she is about your blood sugar issues.
  • bsuew
    bsuew Posts: 628 Member
    98-105 is not too high! My husband is diabetic and has been type 2 for years. First I would get a another doctor if not another doctor at least a 2nd opion! Diet and exercise is sooooo important. 750 calories is just plain stupid!
  • Chopper88
    Chopper88 Posts: 52
    I'd be seeing a new doc ASAP. They got their license out of a cracker jack box!
  • kennacoconut
    kennacoconut Posts: 62 Member
    I'm guessing you know more than your doctor. If she did tell you anything about your blood sugar and PCOS, I would dismiss that too for a second opinion.

    Btw, I've heard that it is hard to lose weight with PCOS. Don't give up! No matter how hard it is, just remember that you're healthier than you were before becuase you exercise and eat right =]
  • amflautist
    amflautist Posts: 939 Member
    There are so many experts right here at mfp, I don't see why you would need a dr at all ...
  • mellowadam
    mellowadam Posts: 114 Member
    Old Joke: "What do you call a doctor who graduates last in their class............a doctor!"

    Most of the people practicing medicine now are getting all their info from drug reps who work for companies that don't make money if we are all healthy. Its not in the healthcare industry's best interest for people to exercise and eat right. There are still great doctors but many docs today are just drug dealers. And the sad thing is most of the drugs don't work in the first place! They just cause more problems. Modern pharmacology is not near as effective as exercise and eating a good balanced diet.

    Fire that doc!
  • Bonny619
    Bonny619 Posts: 311 Member
    There is NO other advice for you. You need to never go back to that doctor again. Find a new doctor in your plan TODAY.
  • tquinn27
    tquinn27 Posts: 5 Member
    I am meeting with a nutritionist/dietician. She told me in order to lose weight healthily I need to eat 1600 calories and do 30 minutes of cardio 3-5 times a week. She also said when I am doing my cardio I should be sweating or I am not working hard enough. So far her advice is working. She told me if I eat too few calories my body will work against me storing all fat instead of burning it off. As far as food is concerned she told me what I eat is very important, no white carbs....limit cheese...use only stevia and honey to sweeten things because they are natural, lean proteins..... lots of veggies...eat fruit.
    So far her advice is working.:smile:
  • Nefetete
    Nefetete Posts: 343 Member
    Time to look for another doctor or at least get a second opinion. What scares me is, if she/he could be this misinformed about basic nutrition what else can she be misinformed in. It would really make me doubt anything else she/he has to say.

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