Getting calories up

[amounteer 3]

I am 8 weeks post op. I am struggling to get my calories in. I am so sick of Protein Shakes. I could sure use some suggestions????

[Sophie74656 1,572]

try eating some more high calorie foods, nuts,cheeses.....

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

What's you NUT say? I was cleared for all foods as tolerated at 6 weeks. By that point you are just looking at whatever high Protein foods you like.

[amounteer 3]

My nut said I need to get my calories up to 1000 per day in order to get a fitness plan. I have only been able to exercise every other day do to the dizziness/fainting spells. She said caused by my low calories which is 800 ish calories I am struggling with this because I want to lose weight thank you all for your insight

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

You will lose weight if you increase your calories. It sounds counterintuitive but keeping calories low will actually keep you from losing weight. Eating enough is critical for healing and weight loss.

Add an extra protein-rich snack or two to your plan. Eating more real food rather than solely relying on Protein shakes will also help.

[amounteer 3]

I am increasing each day just struggling with what to eat. I can only do a small amount still like 2 oz. So I gave been saving the extra and eating it later. So I am doing about 6 2 oz meals of mainly meat and dairy products. Thank you for all your advice????