One month post op and calorie intake

[attractpositive 12]

The last few days I've been having almost 1000 calories a day. I've been getting between 50-70 grams of Protein per day and the carbs have been around 125 grams per day and fat has been about 28 grams per day. Does that seem like a lot to anyone? I don't know if I'm eating to much already. I'm at the tail end of phase 4. I've lost 26.2 lbs total.

HW 223.2 lbs

SW 210 lbs

CW 197 lbs

GW 123 lbs

[oldoneyoungagain 200]

Not a Nut but I would increase Protein to 80 gms daily and think you'll feel more satisfied and not eat as many grams of carbs. My Nut said only 75 grams of carbs or less and 50 grams of fat or less per day. Hope this helps but then again don't know how far into your journey you are.

[MGteacher 43]

I was told to get at least 75 g. of Protein. When I saw my NUT, she said that I was probably consuming too many calories. I was about 8 weeks out at that time and I was consuming up to 700 calories/day. She also wanted me to cut way down on carbs. I try to keep my carbs at 50% of my protein. That being said, your weight loss sounds terrific. Congrats!!

[attractpositive 12]

Thank you, ladies. I'm going to try to get more Protein in. Some days it seems really hard to get that much in. I can only stand to drink one Protein Drink per day. Bleh!

[vicki s 146]

I was told to get between 60-80 gr Protein a day, and yesterday I got 1006 calories...I was told to increase my calories because Im not losing...was only getting average of 700-800 cal before that...im sooo confused...

[attractpositive 12]

I'm confused too, vicki. Im going to email my Nut to get her input.

[vicki s 146]

would love to hear what she has to say!

[attractpositive 12]

Yeah me too. I think she's out of the office today so I probably won't hear anything until Monday. :-/

[attractpositive 12]

So my nut just got back to me. Here is what she says. I hope this can help anyone else that may have the same questions

"It sounds like you are right on target. Typically patients take in ~700-1000 calories per day following surgery. Are you still drinking Protein shakes?

As you transition to regular foods- the goal is 3-4 small meals per day, and minimum 50g Protein per day. Refer to the example menu in your diet packet (it says 1 year post surgery but it can apply as of week #5 or 6)."

[M.A. Cruz 15]

My nut told me I need between 90- 100 g of Protein daily. My height plays a factor as why so much I was told.

[music1618 879]

My nut basically gave us a min amount for Protein - 75g for women and 100 for men. You need Protein for so many things. I can tell when I have had a bad protein day because the next day I am tired and irritable. I am 1 year post op and at goal weight for the most part. i am trying to build muscle and lose another 5 pounds as well. My goal is 104g per day due to my activity level and goals. Most days I hit my protein goals. I do not drink Protein shakes on a daily basis as it is best to get your protein from whole foods. My protein supplement of choice is double pasteurized egg whites. I add them to my drinks and can not taste it at all. I will drink 32oz of Powerade and add in 15 pumps of egg whites. I turned a 0g drink into 49.5g drink. It is whole food protein so your body is able to use all of it. I then use food to make up the other 50 g of protein.

When calculating your calories keep in mind that 4 calories are in every gram of protein. So if you are taking in 100g protein everyday you start out at 400 calories daily.

My next suggestion is that you log your food. This will help you keep track of your protein/carbs/fat on a daily and weekly basis. Keep in mind it is about averages throughout your week. Some days I hit all my goals (which is rare) some day I go over/under. However if you are using food logs like they are intended you can see when you have good/bad days and make adjustments throughout your week.

We have a thread started call Food Log Discussion and there is a lot of information on that thread! Come in over and join us!!

I attached a picture of the egg white that I use. Always stir in the egg whites don't shake. Shaking it creates foam.

[vicki s 146]

My nut basically gave us a min amount for Protein - 75g for women and 100 for men. You need Protein for so many things. I can tell when I have had a bad protein day because the next day I am tired and irritable. I am 1 year post op and at goal weight for the most part. i am trying to build muscle and lose another 5 pounds as well. My goal is 104g per day due to my activity level and goals. Most days I hit my protein goals. I do not drink protein shakes on a daily basis as it is best to get your protein from whole foods. My protein supplement of choice is double pasteurized egg whites. I add them to my drinks and can not taste it at all. I will drink 32oz of Powerade and add in 15 pumps of egg whites. I turned a 0g drink into 49.5g drink. It is whole food protein so your body is able to use all of it. I then use food to make up the other 50 g of protein.

When calculating your calories keep in mind that 4 calories are in every gram of protein. So if you are taking in 100g protein everyday you start out at 400 calories daily.

My next suggestion is that you log your food. This will help you keep track of your protein/carbs/fat on a daily and weekly basis. Keep in mind it is about averages throughout your week. Some days I hit all my goals (which is rare) some day I go over/under. However if you are using food logs like they are intended you can see when you have good/bad days and make adjustments throughout your week.

We have a thread started call Food Log Discussion and there is a lot of information on that thread! Come in over and join us!!

I attached a picture of the egg white that I use. Always stir in the egg whites don't shake. Shaking it creates foam.

egg whites gross me out, do you really not taste them at all..?

[music1618 879]

I do not taste it when I add it to something with flavor. Powerade had a good flavor and I can not taste the egg whites. There is a part of your brain that says - ewwww I am eating raw eggs, but if you can push that aside it is a great way to get Protein in.

Make sure you do not buy the store egg whites. Only get the one that is double pasteurized.