Caloric Intake

[Lai84_ 24]

I've just begun my puréed stage. I was wondering from all of you with experience, how many calories were you taking in at this stage?

I plan on calling my nutritionist tomorrow. I'd just like to ask all you pro's too

Thanks everyone!

[mrsplusamericajacksonville 21]

girl.....i was only taking in 150-300 cals it was horrible...iam 7 weeks out and just ate my first meal monday and it was a half of tuna wrap

[Lai84_ 24]

Holy crap! I try and aim for 800 including Protein Shakes. Maybe I'm eating way too much!

[Arts137 1,811]

And my plan ignores calories at this stage (and does so for 2 months!). Focus is on liquid and Protein intake till all is well healed. Then we will shift to the meal plans and caloric intake... Remember, our new stomach is forever so there is no rush!

[JoiaRox 430]

I agree with the above poster - I'm taking in anywhere from 800-1300 calories, and I only know that because I'm entering everything into MyFitnessPal so that I can track my Protein. When I mentioned this to my doctor and NUT on Tuesday, they didn't bat an eye - they said they don't care about calories or weight loss right now as long as I get my protein, fluids & Vitamins in.

[shelly13 27]

When I was at the pureed stage I got maybe 300 calories in on a good day. I am almost 3 months out and I struggle to get to 1000 calories a day. Everyone is different though, see how you feel, how your body is responding and losing and personalize what you take in for whatever works for you! Good luck!

[mykeld2 11]

What should my caloric intake be at almost 4 mos. out?

[nursesettie 85]

So I had surgery on June 10th. How many calories am I supposed to consume? I am about 1000-1200 a day. Is that OK?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

During puree stage, I was 200-400 a day. Felt fine eating that amount at that time.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

What should my caloric intake be at almost 4 mos. out?

At 4 months out, try to target 600-900 for best results. After 6 months, target 900-1200. The following 6 months can be a slow ramp up to 1600-2100 calories. Ramping up calories also assumes you are ramping up exercise as well.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

When I was on purees I was getting 700-900 calories. Actually when I went to solid food my calories dipped a bit because solid food filled me up a LOT better than purees and I felt my restriction for the first time! I'm now four and a half months out and I'm targeting 1240 calories a day.... in practice I'm getting 900-1250 a day and I don't force myself to eat the 1240 if I I'm not hungry.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

Also my caloric intake is that of someone a bit further out... My sleeve has a larger capacity than most sleevers (long stomach) and I did 3.5 months of a VLCD prior to surgery so my body is already responding as if it was sleeved 3.5 months before it actually was.

[melegge 17]

I was at my one month appointment yesterday and I am supposed to be under 500 Calories until I am 6 months out. I will be up to 1000 calories by the time I am a year out. Right now at 5 weeks I get 300-400 in on average. My plan is strict three meals no Snacks. 1 Protein Shake.< /p>

[NellieBean 70]

My NUT and Dr said not to worry about calories during the pureed stage, too. According to MFP, I am between 500 - 600 a day right now.

Once I move on to soft foods, then the aim would be 800ish a day.

I have more to lose than most, so that probably plays a part in the decision making on calories.