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At 3 months post op, you should be able to tolerate most foods. I would focus on lean protein and non starchy veggies. If you have room for other things, you can incorporate a small amount of whole grains and legumes. I would also look for healthy fats such as avocados, whole eggs, nuts, and oils.

Prior to surgery I had to have a BMR test... it turned out that my BMR was barely 1500kcal. (I should preface this with my NUT used the calculator and told me my cal should be around 1572) So when I thought I was supposed to lose weight, it was slowly creeping on. I was unintentionally over eating daily. I suppose post surgery it has gone down (my scale says its 1332), but I'm hoping once my weight loss stabilizes I'll be given another test to ensure my final Maintenance calories are appropriately lined for me.

This is such a great question! You will want to determine your BMR. https://dailyburn.com/life/health/how-to-calculate-bmr/ Talk to your NUT about this. Once you determine what your BMR is you will want to consume the minimum calories your body burns daily in order to maintain your current weight.

I've added high Fiber snacks back into my diet to help with this. My new go to - I add it to my daily cottage cheese to increase my protein and fiber Enlightened Plant Protein Gluten Free Roasted Broad (Fava) Bean Snack, Garlic and Onion also Raw Rev Glo Protein Bars, Creamy Peanut Butter & Sea Salt, 1.6 Ounce Bar (Pack of 12) 15g Protein, 2g Sugar, 14g Fiber, Keto-Friendly, Vegan, Plant-Based Protein, Gluten-Free Snack Bar https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071CPQFCH/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PVS5PCE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1 or at night I'll indulge in a spoonful of peanut butter. But so far these three things have really helped me. I'm just 6.5 weeks out and my daily cal range between 600 - 700 depending on if I eat nuts or have protein shakes. If not, I really try to get my proteins in through strictly food. Additionally, I know it's OK to use protein shakes to count towards total fluids, but I do not. My decaf coffee and protein shakes are counted towards "meals" and not fluid. I also drink anywhere from 64 to 96 oz of (flavored) water per day

At 2 months post op you should have been cleared for ALL foods. If you are constipated... more than likely you are not drinking enough water or taking in enough fiber. 600 calories a day is VERY low for this far out from surgery. Please follow up with your surgical team and nutritionist for further guidance and instruction.

I overbought some things. Have a 20 pack of protein water I will never drink in the pantry unless it’s for a hurricane emergency. I do get sick of leftovers but I’m ok with that. I freeze some and try to make less but I do throw away food. Once I eat something four or five days in a row I’m sick of it. We live and learn through this process I guess! 😂

Why not YOU CAN ROCK IT! Silver Hair, Silver sneakers, Silver life, but By God you are alive and kicking!

For most diets, your soup would be puree phase, not full liquids

Congrats on the weight loss and getting through the 6 month process. Good luck on approval, I'm sure it will come quickly.

When I was on full liquids, lentil soup was my life saver, such good flavor after all the clear liquid stuff