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I know it varies, we are all different sizes and getting in different amounts of exercise...

I was just wondering if I might be eating too much... I am two weeks post op and average 650-700 calories daily... Does that seem like too much? About 500 of those calories are from Protein shakes...

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Im 16 weeks post op and Im getting between 700-800. My surgeon says that's where i should be for the losing stage.

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I am 8 weeks out and get about 700 calories in.

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Im 16 weeks post op and Im getting between 700-800. My surgeon says that's where i should be for the losing stage.

I'm 3 1/2 months out and 700-800 is also what my surgeon suggests for the losing stage:)

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Seems like alot for two weeks out. 500 calories is alot for Protein Shakes. Mine are 190 calories that include one cup soy milk(high protein).

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500 is a lot for Protein Shakes? I have 3 per day and they average 160-180 calories each.. I supplement the rest w broth or Soup. Hmmmmmm....

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I know it varies' date=' we are all different sizes and getting in different amounts of exercise...

I was just wondering if I might be eating too much... I am two weeks post op and average 650-700 calories daily... Does that seem like too much? About 500 of those calories are from Protein shakes...[/quote']

What kind are you drinking? That seems high.

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I stay between 500-800 calories

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Premier Protein from Costco... 30 gr Protein, 3 gr carbs and 160 cal per serving... 3x a day is 480 cal... A bit more if I add flavor syrups for variety...

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600-1200. Carbs under 20. It's the carbs that do me in.....

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Sleeved July 25. Gym/exercise most every day. 900 calories per day. As my recovery progressed, my calories went from 600 to 800. Regular exercise brought daily calories to 900.

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

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For my weight loss I was higher than your average sleever.... 1200-1500 a day. 15 months out now, maintaining goal for 7 months at 2000 cals. I don't count carbs, I don't eat low fat, or sugar free.< /p>

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For my weight loss I was higher than your average sleever.... 1200-1500 a day. 15 months out now' date=' maintaining goal for 7 months at 2000 cals. I don't count carbs, I don't eat low fat, or sugar free.[/quote']

Are you on MFP? I'd love to see your food journal if you don't mind sharing?

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I am not but I'll give a typical day....

Breakfast: Caribou medium iced latte 190 cals

1 turkey bacon mini egg ciabatta 190 cals

Snack: apple 80 cals, 1 string cheese 90 cals

Lunch: 1 slice of toast with Peanut Butter and jelly 250 cals, 1 can of Soup 200 cals.

Snack: 12 baby carrots with dill dip 130 cals, 1 yogurt 150 cals. Dinner: 3oz of meatloaf with ketchup, 1/2 cup of veggies and a couple bites of potatoe, 400 cals. Dessert: real fruit bar Popsicle: 100 cals and popcorn 200 cals.

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