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I had my band last Jan 24. During the pre op and nutrition class, they told us to eat a minimum of 800 cal/day. I have been keeping a log of what I eat everyday and I am having difficulty getting that much calories in me. I am averaging 550 -650 cal per day. The Protein is about 60-70 grams/day. Anyone else having this problem? Any suggestions on how to up my calorie intake. Thanks.

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If you're not having any issues drinking, maybe a Protein Shake? You can get your calories to where you want them while increasing you Protein intake at the same time. Call your Dr/Nutritionist and ask them for suggestions as well.

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I eat three half cup meals most days and I know I get more than that. What are you eating? It is kind of hard to answer without not knowing. Can you please post a day and we will look at it. Drinking usually is not the answer. I also agree you might want to take your meal diary to the nutritionist that works with your doctor.

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What stage are you at? Knowing that will help. If still on liquids, I actually added whipping cream to broth a few times to get in some calories. Just make sure dairy is allowed. My doctor wasn't strict as compared to some.

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Thanks everyone. I am still on high Protein full liquid diet I can have yogurt and cottage cheese. Today I had yogurt for Breakfast (160 cal, 13g protein), 10 oz Isopure (80 cal, 20g protein), 4 oz cottage cheese (120 cal, 11g protein), 10 oz isopure (80 cal, 20g protein), and 8 oz Protein Shake (120 cal, 21g protein). That is a total of 560 cal and 85g protein.

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The cream really helped me. Four tbs is 200 calories. I would heat my broth and then add it and whisk to incorporate it.

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Thanks Tara will do that

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great idea Tara. I will try that.

- By the way everyone there is an incredibly high Protein drink called Isopure. 40 grams per serving. The drink is clear and comes in flavors... the banana to me is the best, but the GNC salesperson says blueberry sells the best. they have a 150 calories... and zero carbs. - it is a GREAT way to get some calories in, lots of Protein and still hold the carbs down.

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Sorry I guess I wasn't paying enough attention. Sounds like you are doing great. Don't worry so much about the calories yet. Most people are low in the beginning but once you get to solids it will all work out!

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