Caloric Intake Too Low?

[Dania621 9]

I'm trying desperately trying to get a bottle of Isopure in while i'm on my first week of Clear Liquids. I'm also drinking a bottle of Water and i had a sugar free ice pop. That leaves me at under 200 calories a day. To be fair i only got out of the hospital yesterday. I'm going to try and have some chicken broth too, but it's not like that will add too much bulk. I've also been doing laps around my house. Am I getting enough calories in? Should I even be worried about that for this first week? I don't want to shut down in starvation mode. Thanks for any ideas and help!

[MegInNOLA 531]

If you're getting even that much in, I think you're doing great! Absolutely don't worry about it for this week. Focus on getting in your Water and on walking and resting. There's plenty of time in the near future to focus on advancing your diet. Sip and walk and rest.... let your tummy heal. Congratulations on your sleeve!! Will be watching to see your progress as you go through this fantastic transformation!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

You are doing great! Make sure you get fluids in, Protein, and rest to help your tummy heal. Keep healing and taking good care of yourself.

[Mr_Worm 129]

Yea Im two weeks post op but only getting around 300 cals in a day...no worries though I don't feel it. Living on Vitamins and the energy from the "B" vitamins keep me charged up. Living on reserves and vitamins has helpped me lose over 30 pounds in two weeks. Good luck with those Isopure drinks..I HATE THEM...I moved over to the Gatorade recovery's which have Protein in them and taste much better!

[KellyL 173]

Hydration is the most important thing for you right now, you're doing great! You will slowly be able to get more fluids in. Then a little later you can start focusing on the Protein intake. Congrats on being sleeved!

[clk 3,519]

Yes, you're hearing the right things here. Hydration trumps caloric intake while you heal. It took me several months to hit my daily nutritional goals of 80+ grams of Protein and 800 calories a day.

Eventually you'll get there. Right now focus on getting 64 oz. of liquids in each day and taking it easy while you heal.

If you were heavy enough for surgery, I promise you won't starve to death in the few weeks you'll have such a limited intake.

~Cheri

[BigToeVSG 12]

I used a shot glass, is that bad? :biggrin: I collect them from places we vistit and they are eash to wash....

Good luck and heal fast. Pretty soon, you will be dropping weight in buckets.....

[Dania621 9]

No, I love the shot glass thing, BigToe!! I have shot glasses from my travels. That's an awesome idea. Thank you all so much for your help. I just want to do the right thing by new little sleeve.