Having trouble getting enough calories in a day

[Thecloude1 342]

Looking for some food advice/ideas to help me reach my 600-800 calories I should be getting 11 weeks post op. On a good day I'm around 500 calories. I'm at the point where I can have 2-3oz of Protein but I struggle even getting 1.5 oz . So far today I had my Protein Shake for Breakfast. 116 calories....for lunch...1 oz grilled chicken, 1 oz fresh mozzarella and half a small banana for a total of 144 calories. Not sure what to eat! Any advice would be greatly appreciated

[KristenLe 5,979]

I would be more concerned about getting enough Protein than calories. Try eating 5-6 very small meals of protein. Add Protein Powder to non caloric drinks or broth. You could try cottage cheese, hummus, soft cheese, Beans, tuna.

[Thecloude1 342]

Kristenle....thanks for the advice....I'm not having much trouble with Protein but I'm getting it by drinking Protein Shakes ...I want to be able to reach my protein goal without relying on the shakes eventually [emoji2]. My nutritionist had told me she doesn't want my body to get use to living on such few calories..She wants me to work my way up to 1000-1200 calories a day eventually [emoji106]

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Can you have oatmeal? I occasionally make the weight control oatmeal and add Protein powder an/or PB2.

My latest concoction is a packet of carnation no sugar added breakfast essentials chocolate and chocolate PB2. You probably won't be able to eat it all at once.

I live on tuna, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, turkey, cheese, etc. To up calories try adding a piece of fresh fruit, berries, etc.

You just may need to eat more frequently.

[Thecloude1 342]

Inner Surfer Girl...Yes I can have oatmeal....that's a great idea with the PB2! Thank you [emoji3]

[ReneK 107]

At four weeks, my dietician told me to add healthy fats -- nuts and avocados to help increase my calorie intake.

[Thecloude1 342]

Thank you ReneK...I like both of those...will have to see if they like me [emoji106]

[Katrinakit 139]

They have chocolate PB2? ! [emoji7]

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

They have chocolate PB2? ! [emoji7]

Yes, yes they do!

[Ele marie 92]

I drink the Protein drinks with half a banana Greek yogurt and a tablespoon of Peanut Butter all blended up. But like you I can't eat a lot of anything.

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[Deana37 27]

Same here i cant eat alot of anything but I have had cottage cheese with fruit.

[Autumn Riley Arnold 92]

Yes, you need to be getting in at least 80 grams of Protein a day!