Weight Loss

[AlexandraStJames 4]

I know everyone's body is different but is there like an average amount of weight that a person should expect to lose by a certain time?

I am only two weeks out, I've already lost 15 pounds mostly due to the two weeks of Clear liquids I did after surgery. I am now onto the puréed phase but I'm concerned I may be getting too many calories. I am tracking what I'm eating and I'm not really going over 800-900 calories. I'm wondering if I can get that many calories in the mushy phase what's going to happen when I have no diet restrictions?

Also I stick to eating 1/4 of a cup of food or 1/2 of a cup of whatever I eat. Doctor advised not to go over 4 ounces per meal. I have followed this religiously but I never seem FULL, but I just stop eating after I've eaten 4 ounces.

Is what I'm doing OK? Should I be getting less calories? Should I be incorporating more exercise?

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[Christinamo7 4,042]

here's the deal - in almost any phase you can probably eat more than you should. that is why you have to have clear guidelines from your team about how many calories *you* should eat daily. it is going to vary based on your activity and size to begin with. I was probably at 700 calories a day at that time - but that was based on my personal situation.

[KristenLe 5,979]

More importantly - how much Protein are you getting? Not all calories are created equal. Focus on protein and water!

[AlexandraStJames 4]

More importantly - how much Protein are you getting? Not all calories are created equal. Focus on Protein and water!

I am doing really well with protein. Getting anywhere from 60 to 80, I know those numbers need to increase but I'm only on day 3 of puréeds. Water has been kind of an issue for me, I definitely need to get in more Water I'm averaging about 40 ounces.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Try other fluids - broth, tea, sugar free popsicles, infused Water. As long as you are eating foods on your plan and getting enough protein- I wouldn't worry about calories.