Calorie Intake

[mommashari 55]

I am 6 months out from bypass. I was looking over all my pre paperwork. I can not seem to find my answer. What is your calorie intake on a daily basis. I know we are supposed to watch sugars, carbs, Proteins and stuff like that. I would like some type of number for my calories to watch also. Can anyone help?

[pupichupi 124]

I believe it is 1000 at first and then once you can eat normally non puree food, it's 1200 calories a day

[enjoyinglife 313]

May I suggest calling your NUT and asking them.

[patticake1448 78]

I agree, best to check with ur nut. That being said, i am 6 months out and was told 1200 caloriea per day. Sadly, i usually go over:-(

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Calorie counts, even from a doctor or nutritionist, are an educated guess. There are simply too many variables for there to be a "one size fits all" number.

Consider using a food log to determine "your" number. It's easy to do and you'll see the results where they matter the most - on the scale. I've been using My Fitness Pal for two and a half years so it's the one that I'm most familiar with but just about all apps will allow you to do something similar. Configure your app with all of your information - height, weight, age, gender etc. along with your weekly weight loss goal (MFP gives you options from half a pound a week up to two pounds a week in half pound increments). Once you have all of your information entered, your app will give you a calorie goal. That number is based on a "one size fits all" formula and does not take into consideration that you have had bariatric surgery. But that's OK - it's a starting point.

Now using that calorie goal, log your food for a week and see what happens with your weight. If you meet your weight loss goal - great! Continue using that number. If you lose less than your goal or even gain a little, adjust the calorie goal down. Don't get too heavy handed - a 100 to 200 calorie adjustment is plenty. Now use that goal for a week and see what happens with your weight. Rinse and repeat until you identify the calorie number that gives you the results you are looking for. That's literally "your" number. The one that produces the results you want based on "your" lifestyle, "your" exercise level, "your" food intake, "your" Fluid intake - "your" everything.

There's even a very cool added bonus. When you get to the weight you want to maintain, all you have to do is gradually increase your calorie goal until you find "your" goal for maintenance! It's easy, effective, doesn't cost you a dime and it works like a charm!

[mommashari 55]

I love MFP. Been using it for a month now.

[shmily 424]

It varies depending on what YOUR doctor wants you to have