Calories.

[AuntieLala83 81]

I'm 2 weeks out today and just started my puréed stage. I'm curious how many calories I should b having. I had 4 oz cottage cheese, 1/2 can of split pea Soup and now I'm smacking on a baby food strawberry banana, that makes about 350 cals today. Seems like so few but I guess it's a jump up from the last 3 weeks of all liquid

[Chase30 114]

i wouldn't start counting calories just yet.

instead concentrate on healing yourself by not overdoing it.

slowly try new things, thicker and thicker consistencies.

2 steps forward 1 step back if that suits you.

[McButterpants 2,846]

I wouldn't focus on calories yet - at two weeks, I focused on getting as much Protein as I could and Fluid intake.

[SlowlybutSurely 73]

I found this when I was a "newbie" and used it as a general guide….although 1,000 calories are HARD to get post-op (and was so absolutely easy pre-op) LOL! My doctor's time frame was also different from the below and I've seen several different versions so apparently there's not a hard and fast rule as to how many days/weeks each phase last. I also liked how this emphasized "fluids" instead of just "water" because all fluids count as your liquids.

Gastric Sleeve Diet Rules:

Phase 1 – Clear Liquids

• Day 1 and day 2 after surgery.
• Calories to consume: under 1,000 per day.
• Fluid ounces to drink: 32 or more per day.

Phase 2 – Full Liquids

• Day 3 through day 14 post surgery.
• Calories to consume: 500 - 1,000 per day.
• Fluid ounces to drink: 32 or more per day.
• Grams of Protein per day, minimum: 40 for women, 60 for men.

Phase 3 – Soft/Moist Foods

• Day 15 to the end of month 2 after surgery.
• Calories to consume: 1,000 - 1,400 per day.
• Calorie distribution: 40% carbs, 30% Protein and 30% fat.
• Choose soft/moist foods which can be pureed in your mouth.
• Avoid raw fruits and vegetables.
• No crunchy foods: seeds, nuts, popcorn, etc.

Phase 4 – Regular Diet

• Starts on the first day of month 3 post surgery.
• Calories to consume: 1,000 and 1,600 per day.
• Calorie distribution: 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat.
• 300 – 400 calories maximum per meal.
• Fiber per day, minimum: 25 grams
• High in omega-3 and low in omega-6 and fatty acids.

Edited March 12, 2014 by SlowlybutSurely

[MIJourney 490]

At 2-4 weeks I was tracking Protein and fluids but by way of that did have a tally of calories but wasn't trying to stay at a certain number if you know what I mean. That said I know I was in the 300-400 cal range for a several weeks.

[Chase30 114]

i think 1600 is too many, you wont lose fast enough during the 6 month honeymoon phase, I say eat 1000-1200 cal per day for the first 6 months. lose as much as you can as fast as you can in this time period, then start lifting weights tightening up and ramping up your physicality and start adding calories at that time. I say this because as a guy I started with a lot of bulky muscle, this may be different for girls you may want to start working out earlier than this but that calories should be spot on.