Weight Loss and Gastric Bypass

comm1t_1984
comm1t_1984 Posts: 93 Member
edited November 11 in Health and Weight Loss
So - I had gastric bypass in September and have been doing great! I've lost 92 pounds and feel great. The last 2 weeks I have hit a plateau though. This is the same weight that I've hit a plateau when I've tried to lose weight in the past.

I've read some articles and it they've said something about eating less than 1000 calories a day can mess with your metabolism. I average about 500-600 calories a day and am worried that, that is why I'm sitting here for the past couple weeks. I've also been sick for the past 2 weeks or so and have been on some pretty hefty antibiotics, so I don't know what to think. Just down right now.

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  • susanstankus
    susanstankus Posts: 1
    I understand this. I had my surgery in sept and am down abt 74 lbs and these past few weeks ive been losing abt a pound or less a week. I average abt 700 calories and 1000 with my protein drinks.
  • SergeantSausage
    SergeantSausage Posts: 1,673 Member
    Define, precisely , "mess with your metabolism"

    You can't.

    The theory is bunk.
  • katherine_startrek_fan
    katherine_startrek_fan Posts: 425 Member
    Best advise: check with your doctor. I've never had gastric bypass, but the average person should eat a minimum of 1,200-1,500 daily when trying to lose weight.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    I know that this surgery is a total game changer and that what you would do is not what a person with an entire stomach would do. I would consult your doctor and see what needs to be done to ensure you get adequate nutrition without stretching out your new stomach.
  • Momjogger
    Momjogger Posts: 750 Member
    Aren't there strict dietary guidelines for gastric bypass that you are supposed to follow? I think you need to follow your program/doctor's advice. Sounds like you could be heading toward malnourishment if you stay at this calorie intake, get run down and sick (which you said you are now). I would be VERY worried about you if I was a family member.
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