How many calories during Phase 1 & 2?

[Sleeved_G 48]

I had my surgery on 1/24 and I've been hitting my Water goal every day but only about 1/3rd of my Protein goal. It's getting easier though. But my calorie intake has been averaging around 150 calories a day... that sounds not healthy. Is it normal to consume so few calories in the very beginning?

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[FindingCarrie 244]

When I was just doing Water and Protein drinks I was around 300 calories. Now that I have moved on to soft foods, I average between 500 & 600 calories.

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[mylighthouse 782]

My suggestion would be to increase the Protein to your requirement and use the Protein shakes or unflavored Protein powder to your broth or 0 calorie drinks like Crystal Light, Powerade Zero or Decaf iced tea.

The Protein Shakes or unflavored Protein Powder will give you more calories and the minimum requirement of 60 grams of Protein a day is very important.

[Sleeved_G 48]

@@mylighthouse and @@FindingCarrie thank you so much!!

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[Nana1222 159]

Right now getting your Water and Protein is most important don't worry about calories right now. 64 oz Water and 60-80 grams of Protein.

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[BandedBecks 26]

I had my surgery on 1/24 and I've been hitting my Water goal every day but only about 1/3rd of my Protein goal. It's getting easier though. But my calorie intake has been averaging around 150 calories a day... that sounds not healthy. Is it normal to consume so few calories in the very beginning?

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I got my surgery done the 23rd Jan. The key is to get at least three lots of at mimumum 50ml of Protein shake in a day and have Water in between.

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Edited January 27, 2017 by BandedBecks