SeriouslyChange 319 Posted December 19, 2012 At 3 weeks out, how many calories should I be consuming? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSleeveboy 212 Posted December 19, 2012 That's up to your Dr and NUT, however, over time most on here tend to be in 800-1100/day range.. If still on liquids, likely 600-900 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeriouslyChange 319 Posted December 19, 2012 Even so early on? Wow. My concern is that my intake isn't high enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliandrews 98 Posted December 19, 2012 At 3 weeks out I couldn't get in more than 300-400. Now at a year I do about 900 calories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSleeveboy 212 Posted December 19, 2012 Everyone is diff and also depends upon your goal. The shakes/liquid diet tend to give you 800/day and also all your Protein. Follow your doc and nut plan and you'll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeriouslyChange 319 Posted December 19, 2012 At 3 weeks out I couldn't get in more than 300-400. Now at a year I do about 900 calories. Okay, that comforts me a bit. What's your weight loss been like? Just wondering thanks for the help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliandrews 98 Posted December 19, 2012 Okay, that comforts me a bit. What's your weight loss been like? Just wondering thanks for the help Hey, I have lost 100 lbs since surgery. I lost 21 my first month and then 8 lbs a month until the 6th month. Since, I have been losing 3-5 lbs monthly. The weight loss has slowed but it's to be expected. Just do what your dr and nut said. You should be fine. Message me whenever you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
partofme! 36 Posted December 19, 2012 I heard it should be between 500-900 calories, depending on you! The most important thing is to get over 60g of Protein in a day, and your Water. Start there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeriouslyChange 319 Posted December 19, 2012 Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
partofme! 36 Posted December 19, 2012 @ JohnSmith, I respectfully disagree that she should be having raw fruits or veggies 3 weeks post op. The only exercize she should be doing is walking, if tolerated, until 6 weeks post-op, or cleared by a physician. Raw veggies are not advised really at all...unless in juice/pureed form until at least 6 weeks, and honestly, I am 4 weeks out and haven't intro'd a lot of veg as I am still having a hard time tolerating it. She could damage her stomach eating a raw carrot at this point, so I have read... 1 jkl94597 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
softwsolu1 8 Posted December 19, 2012 I think this is very different per person and habits - for instance I'm 4 weeks post and get between 900-1200 calories a day. I just saw my surgeon today and he was fine with this (although what my NUT will say tomorrow is another issue)... For me, it was because I did better eating a smaller meal every 2-3 hours than the normal 3 meals + 1 snack that my NUT suggested - however on very long days this meant lots of calories. So the point is, don't feel like if you are eating 600 or 700 you are overeating. Talk to your doctor and nutritionist, if they're happy you are fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGamer 406 Posted December 19, 2012 I don't worry about my calories so much as getting in what I need to - Protein. I find that by the time I eat all my protein I've had about 500-700 calories and I don't really get hungry much because I eat about 5 times a day. If I just want to snack, I try to make it something "good". Lately I've been on a pickle and greens kick, though I wouldn't do that 3 weeks out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
