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I am four weeks post surgery and I have already gained 2lbs however overall I have lost 26lbs. My doctor was upset with me and felt that I was cheating. I have been having trouble swallowing, lack of appetite and some other unrelated problems and was actually in the hospital for those other problems. Everyone has been very concerned about how little I eat. somedays 2 Protein Drinks was all I consumed. My average calories for at least 3 1/2 weeks were well under 500 and often 300-400. In the last 4 days I have turned that around and I am eating 3 meals and sometimes I snack. My calories have jumped to around 800 average. I was wondering how many calories is normal for this stage and how many calories is normal once you fully recover. My doctor wouldn't answer that question but I kind of want to know so that I can gage if I am overeating. I don't feel that I have cheated in the least. I don't know why I gained. I was upset that my doctor felt I cheated and didn't believe me when I told her how little I have been eating for most of the time since surgery.

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600-800 is the amount at this stage. You will lose. I continue to fool my body by eating maybe 1400 one day and then maybe 900 the next. I am 8 months out and am losing very slowly. It will come off with determination. I will get to goal. It may take me a ling time but I will get there. The most important thing at the stage you are is getting enough Protein and liquids. Sip sip sip all day long. 8 glasses of liquid a day, very important.

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At 4 weeks I was at 900 per dr paper work. Your going to have ups and downs. Lots if times Water weight etc, you want to get calories so you don't go into starvation mode. I am at 4 mo out and eat 1000-1200 most days and losing 2lbs a week on average not fast loser but still going. I also work out 3-4 times a week. Good luck

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I'm not a fast loser. My dr said no more than 1200 ever.I'm at about 5-600 and I'm about 7 weeks post op. I can only consume so much...but I see my dinners getting a little larger.

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I am 6 1/2 weeks out and usually eat between 600-700 calories, occasionally I hit 800.

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