How Many Calories Should I Be Eating2 Months Out?

[Anewlifeforme23 33]

according to my fitness pal i had 1000 calories these last two days.. Im not sure if thats WAY too much. I dont want to under eat either lol HELP!

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

What stage are you in now? My surgeon says we should be between 800-1000 calories a day during our "losing phase" & then 1200-1500 in maintenance depending on our activity level. I'm 5-1/2 weeks out now & I set my goal for 850 on MFP. I normally get between 650-950 depending on the day and my exercise (usually have a little more if I exercise more). I know every doctor is different though. I've seen some who say it shouldn't be more than 800 & others that say it should be 1200. The more important thing is getting in all your Protein & fluids and not stressing too much over the actual calories as long as you feel okay.

[MinaT 669]

My pre-op calories for 6 months before surgery I stayed at 800-900 calories a day. If you have a nutritionist at your doctor's office I would ask them, but 1000 at 2 months seems high, but if you are steadily losing and not in any pain when you eat, I don't know.

I'm still on liquids and I'm almost 3 weeks out.

[trojanchick 5]

I am almost 6 weeks out and easily eating 1000 calories. Somedays I eat less (around 800-900) and other days more (1000-1200), but I feel fine and am just trying to listen to my body.

[emily_0192010 168]

1000 calories over 2 days right? So 500 a day? To me that seems right on, maybe a little low even. Are you getting in enough Protein? As long as you getting in your liquids and Protein than I wouldn't worry about your calories.

I am 9 months out and I average 600-800 a day. Do you use MFP? It is a great way to track what you are eating (easy as well) and to compare your food with others. If you do use it, feel free to add me (emmeylou). There are a bunch of us sleevers on there as well.

[Anewlifeforme23 33]

no 1000 EACH day lol.. Im gonna take it back down around 800 ish..

[MinaT 669]

Anewlifeforme23 - good for you for getting some check and balances. You are trying to find ways to work the sleeve and you should be proud that you reached out. Good luck to you and congrats on your loss so far.

[amr2393 16]

I think the bigger question here is if 1000 calories is stilling letting you lose weight. Is that 1000 calories filled with good Protein or bad carbs? Each body is different and we have to learn to listen to it. So if 1000 calories still has you losing weight them stay with it.

[Wheetsin 714]

I'm 3 mos out and I struggle to hit around 700 calories, and can only do it really if I eat a higher calorie Protein Bar or something. If just left to foods I'll range from 450 - 650. I have a _lot_ of restriction. That being said, it's too few calories. My NUT wants me at 800 - 1000.

[Dooter 1,457]

Ya, 800 is like....perfect.