Questions

[summer0213 1]

I am having issues with getting the 1000 calories in. I am almost 4 weeks out and I am struggling I am barely getting 800 calories in. Can someone please give me ideas for Snacks and meals. I am on soft foods and solids.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Are you reaching your Protein target? I like Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, tuna, turkey, cheese sticks, avocado, etc.

[lmm300missouri 95]

I'm 5 months out and do under 1000 every day

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

It's not that big of a deal at your stage. As long as you get your Protein requirement in then you will be fine. 800-1200 calories a day is the normal range for where you are at. When you heal more and can consume more then you can try things like nuts to give you a boost.

[Fat2Phat2016 541]

I sm 5 weeks out and only average between 400 & 600 calories a day.

I was told that as long as I am getting my Protein in and choosing healthy options then that is okay.

I think after a year they want me between 1,000 & 1,200.

[HealthyRN 56]

I am 3 months post op and I just started getting 1000 cals a day, I also have started running again and training for a half marathon, so I make a great Protein Shake in the am which is between 300-400 cals. When you are eating healthy it is harder to get in 1000cals a day.

Don't worry so much about calories right now

Focus on fluids and Protein the rest will fall into place as time passes.