Calories?

[ourjonesfam 18]

How many calories should I be getting or should I be focusing more on my Protein intake? I'm almost 7 weeks post op...

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[aliandrews 98]

It's different for everyone. I started out at 400-600 daily and I am doing around 800 right now. But everyone will be different so there will variations.

[Carrie's Journey 130]

How many calories should I be getting or should I be focusing more on my Protein intake? I'm almost 7 weeks post op...

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My Nut says 400 calories first 2 weeks then 600 for the rest of the weight loss phase. Then I imagine maintenance is 800-1200.

[ourjonesfam 18]

Its hard to get all my Protein and stay that low...I've been getting like 700 calories some days ...

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[Carrie's Journey 130]

Its hard to get all my Protein and stay that low...I've been getting like 700 calories some days ...

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I know. The nectar Protein powders are about 100 calories for 23 g protein and my surgeon's office sells Health Wise drinks, which are 70 calories and 15 g protein. I'm having a double one right now to get the rest of my protein and Fluid in for the day. Tastes like a crystal lite drink. Right now I'm pretty much drinking 3 Protein shakes a day and Water...with an occasional bite of creamy Soup or pudding or a fudgsicle. Not too exciting but I get to eat a little more on Tuesday!

[NtvTxn 1,262]

It's different for everyone. I started out at 400-600 daily and I am doing around 800 right now. But everyone will be different so there will variations.

I got only 400 - 550 for months. By six months out I had reached goal and taking in approx 800 calories. I kept losing, got 19 below goal and was freaking out!!! After consulting with my dietitian I changed from skim milk to 1% or 2%, added a couple of Snacks in. I love graham crackers and natural Peanut Butter. I regained some of the weight, I'd gotten too low. I got back up about ten lbs and can maintain with 1250 - 1350 calories per day. This summer has been horrible, I've gained about 6 - 7 lbs - but starting today, I'm getting it back off. I'm only 2 lbs above my doctor's goal weight, BMI is still 'healthy' but I am not happy. We've had company, a family reunion....vacation. Sweets and too much eating out. I usually keep an online food log, but have been lax the past month....back to that this morning! Everyone is different, you're correct!!! Maintaining has really been pretty easy for me. Back to it!!

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Its hard to get all my Protein and stay that low...I've been getting like 700 calories some days ...

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Shrimp, steamed, is LOW in calories and high in Protein. I make a habit of keeping a bag of frozen shrimp on hand. Eat two or 3 oz if you can, for lunch. I find that seafood is easy to eat, has been from the beginning, I guess because it's soft. Also high in protein, an egg, I make a can of tuna and add 2 TB of LF mayo. I eat it with Speacial K crackers. Recommended by my dietitian, at least they have some Fiber. A serving is 17, I eat about half that amount. I consider 1% cottage cheese, the Breakfast of champions!!! I sometimes eat it alone, and some times I'll have a few pieces of slices canned or jarred pears or peaches. In extra lite Syrup. All these things are high in protein!!! Good luck!

[ourjonesfam 18]

I know. The nectar Protein powders are about 100 calories for 23 g Protein and my surgeon's office sells Health Wise drinks' date=' which are 70 calories and 15 g protein. I'm having a double one right now to get the rest of my protein and Fluid in for the day. Tastes like a crystal lite drink. Right now I'm pretty much drinking 3 protein shakes a day and Water...with an occasional bite of creamy Soup or pudding or a fudgsicle. Not too exciting but I get to eat a little more on Tuesday![/quote']

I was skeptical of the nectar but I might try it now since you say its like crystal light! I think I'd be better off replacing one meal with Protein powder which will keep my calories down...I also need to plan my meals out and find variety!

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[Carrie's Journey 130]

I was skeptical of the nectar but I might try it now since you say its like crystal light! I think I'd be better off replacing one meal with Protein powder which will keep my calories down...I also need to plan my meals out and find variety!

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Some of the nectar flavors taste like a crystal lite drink, but I think the Health Wise drinks do more. The berry is my favorite but they're pricey. I'm going to try those Isopure drinks soon...

[ourjonesfam 18]

Some of the nectar flavors taste like a crystal lite drink' date=' but I think the Health Wise drinks do more. The berry is my favorite but they're pricey. I'm going to try those Isopure drinks soon...[/quote']

BLECH! Isopure was very gross to me...had almost an oily texture to me.

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[Carrie's Journey 130]

BLECH! Isopure was very gross to me...had almost an oily texture to me.

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Isopure is nasty. I can't see how some people like them.