how many calories intake

[bbbslady 18]

I don't go see the doctor until 12/27 & i want to know how many calories are you guys intaking. And what about your carbs. I only lost .2 pounds today. I'm around 800_1000 and carbs are over 60 I was sleeved 12/5

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

I am 15 weeks on Monday. I eat between 600-700 calories daily this keeps me losing at a good rate. I eat very low carb and high Protein. I find if I eat too many calories I don't lose.

[bbbslady 18]

Ok, i drop it down to 800 i try to easy more in the morning and afternoon and lite at night. I know my carbs are high but i dont know how to lower them

[TheGamer 406]

This isn't a race against what other people are doing. Just because one person is eating 1000 calories and another is eating 600 and another is eating 800, that doesn't matter. If you're losing weight then you're doing it right and sometimes if you're not losing you're *still* doing it right. It's possible that you're hitting the week 3 stall (do a search for it and you'll see the number of topics that's spawned) where you will lose little or nothing or maybe even gain a couple pounds for a week or two (or three). As long as you're getting in enough Protein, Water, and nutrients then it's okay. The diet you're eating now is very different from the diet that someone 15 weeks out is eating. They've probably returned to solid food, vegetables, and a number of things that you're not eating 3 weeks out, so please just concentrate on healing well

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

What type of carbs are you eating? At 3-4 weeks I was consuming pureed foods: cottage cheese, tuna, fish, canned meats. I also would have creamy Soups but only once or twice a day. I didn't have mashed potatoes, refried Beans, oatmeal or cream of wheat. Do what is best for you. Good Luck.

[bbbslady 18]

Thank you for that and I'm on solid foods

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

This isn't a race against what other people are doing. Just because one person is eating 1000 calories and another is eating 600 and another is eating 800, that doesn't matter. If you're losing weight then you're doing it right and sometimes if you're not losing you're *still* doing it right. It's possible that you're hitting the week 3 stall (do a search for it and you'll see the number of topics that's spawned) where you will lose little or nothing or maybe even gain a couple pounds for a week or two (or three). As long as you're getting in enough Protein, Water, and nutrients then it's okay. The diet you're eating now is very different from the diet that someone 15 weeks out is eating. They've probably returned to solid food, vegetables, and a number of things that you're not eating 3 weeks out, so please just concentrate on healing well

She is searching for advise because she feels she would like to lose more. I am giving my advise as I have been at her stage. Nothing is wrong with that. My diet actually is pretty much the same just not pureed, "Hmmm". No reason to dis me at 15 weeks out.

[bbbslady 18]

I have yogert tuna talipia fish 2%milk egg whites bacon egg roll Protein juice things like that

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Looks like you are on the right track. juice though is very high in calories and carbs so try to drink very little or maybe dilute it with Water. The weight will come off. Keep doing what you are doing. Best wishes!! Merry Christmas!!

[bbbslady 18]

Merry Christmas to you. Its the silk fruit and Protein Drink. Have you ever tried it?

[Sleevealicious 43]

I pretty much eat what I want just in smaller portions ( including carbs ) and am losing around 2 or 3 lbs a week. I eat around 600-800 on an average day. I have lost 82 of my 100 lb weight loss goal in 4.5 months doing this. I don't think that you necessarily have to be on super low carb, but everyone is different. my philosophy is that I didn't do this to be on another diet where anything good tasting is off limits, I did this to learn Portion Control, which was my biggest problem to start with.

[BANANA PANTS! 60]

She is searching for advise because she feels she would like to lose more. I am giving my advise as I have been at her stage. Nothing is wrong with that. My diet actually is pretty much the same just not pureed' date=' "Hmmm". No reason to dis me at 15 weeks out.[/quote']

Your diet is exactly what I am planning. I'm only a week out, but that is what my nutritionist advised. My doctor told me that the average sleeved patient looses around 80-100 lbs. this is an average, but with sticking to the diet and the exercise I should be way above average as the average includes people who don't keep the high Protein low carb post op diet. So Amazon13-I'm inspired by you!

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[bbbslady 18]

I pretty much eat what I want just in smaller portions ( including carbs ) and am losing around 2 or 3 lbs a week. I eat around 600-800 on an average day. I have lost 82 of my 100 lb weight loss goal in 4.5 months doing this. I don't think that you necessarily have to be on super low carb' date=' but everyone is different. my philosophy is that I didn't do this to be on another diet where anything good tasting is off limits, I did this to learn Portion Control, which was my biggest problem to start with.[/quote']

That's what I'm doing. Im quite proud of my self control with food. I eat smaller

[meeganlee 33]

I was sleeved on 12/17, and I'm doing very well and healing up. I'm nervous I'm not getting enough calories in. I'm eating greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and sometimes Soup, all in 1/4 cup portions at Breakfast and lunch, and having a 35 g Protein drink at dinner. I don't think I have hit 500 calories yet on any day. I'm eating slowly, and certainly not hungry. The first six months are the best chance at losing weight, and I want to take advantage of this time. I just want to make sure I have enough energy and don't lose my hair! I ate an additional 1/4 cup of cottage cheese last night, that got me to 440 calories for the day. Thanks for your input.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I was sleeved on 12/17' date=' and I'm doing very well and healing up. I'm nervous I'm not getting enough calories in. I'm eating greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and sometimes Soup, all in 1/4 cup portions at breakfast and lunch, and having a 35 g Protein drink at dinner. I don't think I have hit 500 calories yet on any day. I'm eating slowly, and certainly not hungry. The first six months are the best chance at losing weight, and I want to take advantage of this time. I just want to make sure I have enough energy and don't lose my hair! I ate an additional 1/4 cup of cottage cheese last night, that got me to 440 calories for the day. Thanks for your input.[/quote']

It sounds like you are off to a good start! I want to commend you for all the goods choices you have been making with regards to eating slow, chewing, getting in your Proteins. I found it challenging to get above 300-500 calories even at 1 month out. My sleeve just would not allow for it. One thing you might try to ensure you are getting enough Protein is to eat 1-3 ounces of Protein shake every hour for the first 3 weeks ( length of my liquid phase). Eating on a schedule after you are cleared for solids is really beneficial as it will help you develop good eating habits later on with regards to protein requirements and overall health. By eating small portions of protein every 2-3 hours, you do not get hungry ( hunger returns for most after 4-5 months), your metabolism is optimized all day long and your blood sugar levels remain neutral. This does wonders for both your physical and mental responses to daily life. I hope this helps you even if the information is a little premature with regards to your current post op time line. As for hair loss, you can certainly try different things like eating a lot of protein, taking biotene and using special shampoos that strengthen your hair, but most, including myself, have found there is little that can be done to prevent Hair loss. However, supplements might help slow down the loss. It will grow back after the hair loss phase is complete as long as you are nutritionally balanced.