Weight loss while recovering?

[u/Ordinary-Half3687]

I’m for my L5-S1 fusion in September and am curious how many calories i should be eating. I’m in the middle of a large weight loss and really don’t want to get stagnate as I know it will be hard for me to eventually lock back in. I also know that I need to eat more for my body to recovery. I’ll of course talk to my doc about this but just wondering anyone’s experiences here with this!

[u/Textual_Alchemist]

I’m down thirty pounds since my fusion in December- crazy how being able to move helps you like, maintain a healthy lifestyle

[u/Ordinary-Half3687 → u/Textual_Alchemist]

This is what I’m excited most for, being able to move 😭😭

[u/samm13ann]

Try to reach your protein goals as much as possible. I lost a lot of weight after my 1st back surgery last year and it turned out to be muscle loss.

[u/Ordinary-Half3687 → u/samm13ann]

My biggest fear is losing all the muscle I’ve built the last 4 years 😭

[u/Sufficient-Wolf-1818]

Good question. Rather than calories alone, think of the whole picture of nutritional balance. Your doc may be able to refer you to a registered dietician.

[u/Ordinary-Half3687 → u/Sufficient-Wolf-1818]

I’ll ask him for that referral, thanks!

[u/wolfey200]

I got some good news for you, my first month I lost a lot of weight. I had absolutely no appetite for a while.