How are you getting enough calories?

[Blue Door 54]

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!

[julsfit 133]

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

[Jess55 97]

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

[kristenmh 68]

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.

[Sleevequeen80 2]

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

[Berry78 4,261]

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.