11 Weeks...Calories?

[GeauxForIt 659]

I'll be 11 weeks out on Monday. I never received a calorie target from the NUT, so I'd like some guidance/advice on what info others have gotten from their doctors or NUTs.

I'd appreciate any advice from the vets, too! Thanks!

[GeauxForIt 659]

Bueller...Bueller...

[lucky8mb1 167]

Mine gave me a calorie goal of 1500, with 85g Protein. From what I've been reading, it seems like a lot compared to other people. I'm about halfway there on a daily basis already and just over 2.5 weeks post-op, though - so it may not be as far fetched as I think.

[GeauxForIt 659]

Mine gave me a calorie goal of 1500' date=' with 85g Protein. From what I've been reading, it seems like a lot compared to other people. I'm about halfway there on a daily basis already and just over 2.5 weeks post-op, though - so it may not be as far fetched as I think.[/quote']

Thank you! It's frustrating that we all get such varying information.

[delta_girl 931]

I was never given a calorie target, but at my last office visit I told my surgeon's nurse that I was eating around 500 calories a day and she said that was great. My Protein target its 45-50g a day, which I am having a lot of trouble with lately as I transition away from shakes before Jan 1 by my surgeon's direction.

[Jorge 11]

I'll be 11 weeks out on Monday. I never received a calorie target from the NUT' date=' so I'd like some guidance/advice on what info others have gotten from their doctors or NUTs.

I'd appreciate any advice from the vets, too! Thanks![/quote']

I'm 10 days out and I've been worried about not taking in enough calories. I'm averaging about 400 calories per day; but I feel good; not weak at all. Guess I'll ask my Dr. In a few days when I see him again.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

We only got Protein and Water targets plus guidelines on food choices during the different post op phases.

For me, I wish we were given more specifics. However, I made due and educated myself as time went on with help from family members and posts in this forum. My goal was simple: just find something that works for me, is not overly complicated and is something I can stick to until weight loss phase is done. After weight loss phase, I think I am going to eat a Mediterranean style diet.

With that said, my calorie intake was 400-500 until about 6 weeks. Following 6 weeks to 5 months, my calories were between 600 and 800 calories. After 5 months, my calories have been between 700 and 1100.

I eat every 3 hours and try to consume 3-5 ounces of Protein, eating veggies where I can. I only track protein grams daily, but not obsessively. After several months you get a good intuition about grams and ounces when eating the same foods all the time. Otherwise, labels, measuring cups and food scale really helps to be accurate.

Hope this helps.

[GeauxForIt 659]

Thanks everybody!

[ibehere10 163]

At three mo this I am suppose to be eating at least 1000 calories a day with the focus to be getting at least 65 grams of Protein in!! Good luck

[Strangefruit 179]

My doc only gives Protein goals and carb maxes... No calorie help at all... I could use some guidance because I feel stalled and dont know if I am eating enough... I am almost 10 weeks out and average 650 calories per day...

[GeauxForIt 659]

I'm afraid that I'm eating too many carbs. I'm relying on at least 2 Protein bars and 2 Protein shakes a day to get my Protein in.

I know I can't do that long term bc of the calories and carbs but it's the ONLY way I can get in so much protein right now. :/