2 weeks post op: how many calories did you have per day?

[Nicole Chavez 87]

I was sleeved on 2/13/13 and I get around 500 calories per day. Just wondering where I am on the continuum. I've been stalled for almost a week! I've been exercising like crazy too. I was back up to 272 this morning! I was 268-269 for awhile and then I go up and down! It's so frustrating

VSG Date: 2/13/13 SW:285lbs HW:302 5'3"

[SoCalDixieGal 172]

I'm between 400-500 calories (sleeved 2/11). I'm not exercising yet as not cleared until 3 weeks out. I did hit a stall right after week 2 though so mine hit a bit early. At this point, I'm simply focusing on getting Protein goals and Water.

If you are exercising a lot, you may need to increase your calorie consumption so you're not operating in a total calorie deficit as your muscles won't be getting the nutrition they need to perform.

[TheGamer 406]

Honestly? Don't focus on the number of calories you're getting in, unless you're worried it's too low. Your stall, which many call the week 3 stall, is normal and will go away. Focus instead on getting your Protein, Water, and Vitamins. While none of us eat a lot of calories (I get 800 on a good day), it's good to keep in mind that even if you were to eat 1,000-1,200 calories a day, you're still probably expending more calories than you're taking in and you would still lose weight. When they said it's a marathon, not a race? They weren't lying.

Stalls, plateaus, seemingly impossible gains and other frustrations are going to be a part of the weight loss process. While it's hard to do so, make peace with them because you'll save yourself a lot of frustration on the road to your goal.

[Sarah78_RN 66]

I was sleeved on 2/13/13 and I get around 500 calories per day. Just wondering where I am on the continuum. I've been stalled for almost a week! I've been exercising like crazy too. I was back up to 272 this morning! I was 268-269 for awhile and then I go up and down! It's so frustrating

VSG Date: 2/13/13 SW:285lbs HW:302 5'3"

Depending on how much exercise you are doing could be part of the stall. If your burning more than your taking in your body could be holding on to it. But stalls are normal as well. Especially at this point. Hang in there and Good Luck!!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Nicole, there's a link about stalls in my signature. It will explain your stall. At this point, your calorie count is not as important as your Water and Protein intake.

BTW....my intake was probably 600 calories at that point so you're right in the normal range.

[tattoo 25]

I don't count I'm 3 months out and lost 60lbs and if I had to guess I'd say I eat 1200-1500 cal a day and I'm still losing

I eat healthy now and spend 3 hours a day at the gym

I think it's more about the choices of food not so much the calories