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Hi guys!

I was sleeved a week ago today. Im so confused about what my body signals are now. The gas has died down (thank the lord) and I am feeling some hunger - typically when I wake up and if I accidentally go a long time without anything in my belly.

How much should I be eating? I averaged 500 calories this week until today, when I worked really hard to get in a Breakfast Protein Shake ( took 2.5 hours!), a 6 oz yogurt (split between lunch/snack), 4 oz. of cream Soup for dinner and a pudding for snack. That seems like so much! My doc said yesterday that my stomach is 4.5-6 oz, but how do I know if I'm eating too soon inbetween meals? Or if it's too much?

I was losing 2 pounds a day until yesterday so I thought if I bumped up my calories a little it might nudge my weight quicker. But I'm so confused. ????

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At one week out since you are still on liquids, based on my program, you should be trying to reach your Protein and Water goal every day. I wouldn't focus on calories. Since my goal is 100 grams, at a week out I was drinking/sipping pretty much all day just to get in all my protein and 64 oz water.

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I'm one week and on liquids only. I have a shake for breakfast and lunch and broth with GENEPRO for dinner. I can have almond milk (I mix with shakes) and strained cream Soup. 543 calories (includes my 2 B-complex supplements) and 85 grams of Protein.< /p>

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