Calories and protein intake

[pqmr 7]

Hello everyone. This is my first post. I had GB on the 14th. I'm really fatigued, which I understand is normal. But it's to the point where if I go for a walk I have to sleep afterward. Shower...sleep afterward. I had an epiphany and thought it could be due to low cal intake. I have 1 Premier Protein shake 11oz/30g, 1 Isopure drink 20oz/40g, usually a Popsicle and a sugar free Jello with sips of Water in between equaling 20-22oz. It's about 400 calories. Is this normal at this stage?

Thanks for the feedback

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[Daisee68 2,493]

Sounds about right for 1 week post-op. Your body has undergone major trauma and needs to heal. Inflammation in your stomach should go down fairly quickly so try and add in another Protein shake to get more Protein, Fluid and calories. (Even if you only got in 1/2 of a Premier Protein Drink that would be 80 more calories and 15g protein which would help. Hang in there!!

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

You are going to be tired for a while. Your body is healing from major surgery. The sooner you can get in all of your Protein and fluids, the better you will feel. Be gentle with yourself, and rest if you need to. It does get better.

[Falecha 50]

Hello everyone. This is my first post. I had GB on the 14th. I'm really fatigued, which I understand is normal. But it's to the point where if I go for a walk I have to sleep afterward. Shower...sleep afterward. I had an epiphany and thought it could be due to low cal intake. I have 1 premier Protein shake 11oz/30g, 1 Isopure drink 20oz/40g, usually a Popsicle and a sugar free Jello with sips of Water in between equaling 20-22oz. It's about 400 calories. Is this normal at this stage?

Thanks for the feedback

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U should have more Water and Protein

Falecha