christinamejia 1 Posted January 10, 2016 Just curious how many calories are you guys eating a day? I'm post op 5 weeks RNY and not sure if I'm eating too much.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jj7481 363 Posted January 10, 2016 I was given an amount more so than a calorie limit. I'm in stage two and can intake 1-2 oz 3-4x per day. I supplement that with Protein shakes to make sure I'm getting at least 60 grams of Protein. Additionally, my Water intake is at least 60oz but usually ends up being 72 oz since I can't give up my leaded coffee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,221 Posted January 10, 2016 at 5 weeks out I was eating around 600 kcal per day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esskay77 785 Posted January 10, 2016 Don't worry about calories. You should be worrying about or tracking grams of Protein. That is important now rather than calories. And much easier to track!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mykdzmom 387 Posted January 10, 2016 At 5 weeks my surgeon advised to have 600-800 calories per day with 60-80 grams of Protein. The emphasis being protein. You will find that if you choose items like chicken breast and fish without sauces your calories will stay well within that range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinkgirl1234 761 Posted January 10, 2016 All about the protein! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djmohr 6,965 Posted January 10, 2016 Yup, for me it was all about the Protein. A minimum of 1 gram for every inch you are tall. If you focus on that, the rest will fall into place. Drink lots of Water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pink22 30 Posted January 10, 2016 I feel like maybe I'm eating too many calories, but the sizes seem reasonable - approximately 2/3 of a cup per "meal". I'm getting my 60 grams of Protein in and my 20 minutes of exercise. almost 4 weeks post-op, but have only lost 23 pounds (including the shakes before the surgery). I'm going to keep at it, slow but steady. I feel that this is an eating pattern I can quite happily live with...but worry still. I can't wait for the 5 week class and nurses visit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amylou 206 Posted January 12, 2016 6+ months out and I'm still eating 500-600 calories per day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostongirlforever 11 Posted January 17, 2016 8 months out and I eat about 1,000-1200 a day but I run a lot so most of it is Protein to give me energy for my workout. On days I don't get a ton of exercise I scale it back to about 900 or so. For me switching it up helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teacherstrube 16 Posted January 17, 2016 It is really all about the Protein. I concentrate on getting as close to the 60g of protein as I can each day and continue to drink lots of Water. My guess on my calories is about 400-600 per day right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,221 Posted January 17, 2016 like the above poster, i'm also eating about 1000 kcal a day at eight months out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
