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Hi, My name is Becky. I had my sleeve done March 17th 2016. I have lost so far 65 lbs. I was very slow to lose at first and then I was told by other people who had this done that I wasn't eating enough. So I upped my calorie intake to 600 to 800 calories per day. I was also told by my Dr and my NUT that I am only supposed to be consuming only 1/3 of a cup of food per meal. There is no way I can eat 1/3 cup of food and up my calorie intake to lose weight. I know I am eating more than 1/3 of a cup of food. But with the added calorie intake I am losing weight. So my question is: What is everyone else doing? Were you told in the beginning to only eat 1/4 cup of food for the first 3 months then up it to 1/3 cup up to 6 months then go to 1/2 cup up to 1 yr then move up to 1 cup of food per meal for the rest of your life? I am confused... Thanks

Hi, My name is Becky. I had my sleeve done March 17th 2016. I have lost so far 65 lbs. I was very slow to lose at first and then I was told by other people who had this done that I wasn't eating enough. So I upped my calorie intake to 600 to 800 calories per day. I was also told by my Dr and my NUT that I am only supposed to be consuming only 1/3 of a cup of food per meal. There is no way I can eat 1/3 cup of food and up my calorie intake to lose weight. I know I am eating more than 1/3 of a cup of food. But with the added calorie intake I am losing weight. So my question is: What is everyone else doing? Were you told in the beginning to only eat 1/4 cup of food for the first 3 months then up it to 1/3 cup up to 6 months then go to 1/2 cup up to 1 yr then move up to 1 cup of food per meal for the rest of your life? I am confused...

I am 7 weeks post op, I have lost 42 lbs so far. I am eating the proper amount of portions I am allowed for this stage. I have 1 premier shake for breakfast and 1/4 cup of protein for lunch and dinner. I know I am not consuming the proper amount of water and I am working on that. I weigh, measure and account for everything that goes in my mouth with Fitness Pal as well as track my nutritional values. I am walking approx 2 to 3 miles per day. With 1 mile of that being on a treadmill at 2.0 MPH.(I have COPD and can't do much more than this, although I started at 3 minutes per session in the beginning) I have hit a plateau and I can't figure out what to do for sure to get it kick started again. Can someone give me some advice on this... Please and thank you !!!!

Wow, ya'll have been more helpful than my own Dr and support team... thank you

How do you get the protein you need without over eating? What amount of food are you eating? What stages are ya'll at? I am only 7 weeks out. I was told I had to eat 2 meals @ 1/4 cup and 1 shake for breakfast until I am 3 months out then I can move up to 1/3 cup of food twice a day, then at 6 month go to 1/2 cup of food twice a day. Then at 1 yr I can go to 1 cup of food twice a day for the rest of my life. Of course that is with a shake for breakfast everyday.

I am getting anywhere from 300 to 400 calories a day between my protein shake, vitamins and 2 meals per day. I was instructed to get 60 to 80 grams of protein a day. I do not get enough with allotted 1/4 cup per meal of food. I haven't figured out how to get the right amount.

I am going to add all of ya'll.. I can't seem to find betterme38. I am princessberry911 I just started mine. I haven't done instagram before.

I am going to add all of ya'll.. I can't seem to find betterme38. I am princessberry911 I just started mine. I haven't done instagram before.

I am going to add all of ya'll.. I can't seem to find betterme38. I am princessberry911 I just started mine. I haven't done instagram before.

I am going to add all of ya'll.. I can't seem to find betterme38. I am princessberry911 I just started mine. I haven't done instagram before. I am going to add all of ya'll.. I can't seem to find betterme38. I am princessberry911 I just started mine. I haven't done instagram before.

Awesome advice... I love the link. It really helped me to put things into perspective

Thank you !!! I guess I just needed some reassurance from others who have gone through this. I am really proud of my progress with my weight loss and walking. As I stated I couldn't walk but 3 minutes when I started and then I had to sit down and use my oxygen. Now I no longer need my O2 and I am walking quite a bit... I just took all my measurements again to see what has changed. I know my clothes are fitting differently. And I don't have many I can wear at this point.... Which is a good thing...

Mine is March 17th