600 calories?

[Themachine28 12]

Do you think that's a good number to stay at for the first four weeks or so after surgery? Should it higher or lower?

[jess9395 5,449]

Do you think that's a good number to stay at for the first four weeks or so after surgery? Should it higher or lower?

I am at six weeks out and still can't get that many calories in most days.

Focus on the Water and Protein and if you get those in I wouldn't worry about the calories.

[Themachine28 12]

I can actually get in 600 without too much trouble. I drink the gladiator shake for 180 then work on a can of Soup for an hour at lunch and the same around supper.

[Themachine28 12]

Am I wrong or is it probably easier to get more calories now because Soup slides through your system faster than solid food will in a few weeks?

[McButterpants 2,846]

I wouldn't focus on calories at this point - focus on your Protein and Fluid goals.

When I was 6 weeks out I asked my NUT about calories - she said 800 was a good number at that point, but to focus on Protein.

At a little over 9 weeks, I'm getting between 800-950 cals per day. I know someone that is consistently getting in 1000-1200 calories and has lost more than me. We're all different!

[MegaBob 46]

I am getting 600-700 and am four weeks out. Some days are more like 400 if I get busy and miss snack. I think I lose quicker if I am closer to the 700 calories and if I don't miss any Vitamins.