Caloric Intake ~ 2 Weeks Out, Onward

[HiHoSleever 20]

Hey peeps, sorry if this has been asked a lot...

I am 2 weeks out and now cleared for soft foods for the next 4 weeks. I am drinking shakes and blended homemade high Protein Soups, getting in an average of 600 calories a day. I am tracking food/exercise in myfitnesspal. Getting my 10000 steps in plus 30 mins of light cycling.

I had my 2 week post-op visit today and they didn't really have a caloric range, just told me to focus on eating. Fair enough, but I can drink a lot of Protein drinks (Premier Protein, mostly). I am 5'8", now 213 lbs, down 13 from before surgery. Doing chewable Vitamins with no problems.

Can anyone share how many calories you aimed for at this stage or what your doc recommended?

Thanks in advance,

HiHoSleever

[suzzzzz 1,005]

My doctor has me only focus on Protein and liquids. No calorie counting even at 2 mths out.

[cindyw41 761]

At that stage I had no caloric goal. I had a Fluid and Protein goal.

64oz liquid

60-80 grams Protein

Now I'm 7 months out and my calorie goal is 600-800 with the same Fluid and protein goal amounts.

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Edited August 24, 2016 by cindyw41

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I had a max of 800 calories per day for the first six months.

[trekker954 421]

Also 2 weeks out, have been on soft since sunday. No calorie requirements only Protein and fluids requirements

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[HiHoSleever 20]

Thanks for the replies! I think I am in the right zone.

[Mudgy6 88]

Protein and fluids. I'm 4 months out and I still can't eat good but applesauce, sugar free popsicles, and Jello. Those are the only things that will stay down

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[Mudgy6 88]

I meant 4 weeks out

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Hey peeps, sorry if this has been asked a lot...

I am 2 weeks out and now cleared for soft foods for the next 4 weeks. I am drinking shakes and blended homemade high Protein Soups, getting in an average of 600 calories a day. I am tracking food/exercise in myfitnesspal. Getting my 10000 steps in plus 30 mins of light cycling.

I had my 2 week post-op visit today and they didn't really have a caloric range, just told me to focus on eating. Fair enough, but I can drink a lot of Protein drinks (Premier Protein, mostly). I am 5'8", now 213 lbs, down 13 from before surgery. Doing chewable Vitamins with no problems.

Can anyone share how many calories you aimed for at this stage or what your doc recommended?

Thanks in advance,

HiHoSleever

Calories are relative to protein. What is your protein target? At your stage (and even now), I don't focus on calories but on protein. My protein target is at least 100 grams.

[HiHoSleever 20]

Calories are relative to Protein. What is your Protein target? At your stage (and even now), I don't focus on calories but on protein. My protein target is at least 100 grams.

For sure. I have been averaging about 70 grams. I could up it. What are your main protein sources?

[165B445 188]

14 weeks out...60-75 grams protein/ 80-90 grams on strength training days... I can barely reach 700 calories... my NUT suggested goal is 1200 cal

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[determinedtolive 134]

My plan calls for 800-1000 calories between months 2 and 4

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