Blue Door 54 Posted April 14, 2017 I am 2 and a half weeks out from my surgery and on soft foods. My nutritionist says to aim for about 800 calories a day. I am not able to get anywhere near that. Today I'm at about 550 and can't imagine eating any more. I don't want to tank my metabolism, but I just can't eat another bite. I'm aiming for 60-80 grams of Protein and less than 35 grams of carbs. Any menu ideas would be most welcome. Thanks! 2 YoungExec and Lovingmyself83 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julsfit 133 Posted April 14, 2017 I am 2 and a half weeks out from my surgery and on soft foods. My nutritionist says to aim for about 800 calories a day. I am not able to get anywhere near that. Today I'm at about 550 and can't imagine eating any more. I don't want to tank my metabolism, but I just can't eat another bite. I'm aiming for 60-80 grams of Protein and less than 35 grams of carbs. Any menu ideas would be most welcome. Thanks!Right there with you having the same problems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jess55 97 Posted April 14, 2017 I'm 5 weeks post op and I struggle to get 600 some days. I really want to increase my calories, but I'm not really sure how. Starting next week I'm supposed to increase to 3oz Protein and 1/2 cup veggies ( from 2 oz and 1/3 cup) though I'm not sure if I'll be able to eat all that. I go to the gym too 3 times a week so I know I need more calories and protein (my RD told me I should try to increase the amount, I'm just getting 60grams with a premier shake during the day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristenmh 68 Posted April 14, 2017 i'm right here with you guys. i just started in pureed food and am hovering right under 500 calories. I'm getting about 60-65g of Protein a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sleevequeen80 2 Posted April 14, 2017 Dont worry yourself with calories. Make sure you are getting all your proper nutrition. Your main concern is your Protein and your fluids. When i get up in the morning, the first thing i do is scramble an egg. I wait 30 minutes. Then i drink 3 oz of my Protein Drink. I wait 15 minutes then i drink Water, 2 ozs. I wait another 15 min back to protein. I hope this helps 9 days post op 1 julsfit reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berry78 4,261 Posted April 14, 2017 Almost 4 weeks out, and I'm still drinking most of my Protein and calories. Full fat dairy, and most days I get around 1000 cals. Carbs are higher though. 1 Blue Door reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites