VLCD's and starvation mode

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I was sleeved on May 11th. I was a " lightweight " and was 192.4 the day of

surgery. The first 3 to 1/2 weeks I lost an amazing 21 pounds, however after

that, I have lost three pounds. I'm not exactly sure since I stopped weighing

myself on a daily basis. I have logged all of my food and am eating around 600

calories a day, protein 60 to 70 grams a day, carbs under 30 (under 40 when I

have lentils) and have been doing light cardio. From what I have read when we

are on very low calorie diets, our bodies lose a great deal of weight at the

beginning, but eventually, as our body weight decreases, our bodies go into

starvation mode and weight loss becomes very difficult. I think that's what's

happening to me. I was advised to eat 5 times a day instead of three and up my

calories to 700 to 800. Any suggestions on how to trick by body into not

thinking that it's starving? If we ever have a famine here, I know I'd be the

last one standing. I guess that's a good thing, evolutionaryally (is that a

word?) speaking, but it's annoying. I think going back to weight training would

help, but I'm not cleared yet.

Any suggestions other than patience?

Thanks

Deborah