Calories

[dreamynow 136]

My program doesn't count calories. Just wondering if I'm on the right track. How many calories should we be eating at 5-10 weeks post op. Also we r told 60 g Protein but wasn't given an amount for carbs. We are allowed banana and a few Melba rounds- but that seems to really bring up the carb number and calories.

Thanks for your help in advance!

[pumpedandready 27]

I just spoke to my NUT on friday about this very thing. I am at 7 weeks out and down 30 lbs. She told me I should still be getting my Water and Protein in and eating 800-1000 calories and no more than 100g of carbs. Carbs should be coming mainly from fruits and vegetables. Less than this will create stalls because the body will think it is being starved. As you progress the calorie intake should gradually increase. My energy was almost nil untilI started increasing my calories.

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[dreamynow 136]

I just spoke to my NUT on friday about this very thing. I am at 7 weeks out and down 30 lbs. She told me I should still be getting my Water and Protein in and eating 800-1000 calories and no more than 100g of carbs. Carbs should be coming mainly from fruits and vegetables. Less than this will create stalls because the body will think it is being starved. As you progress the calorie intake should gradually increase. My energy was almost nil untilI started increasing my calories.

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That's VERY helpful. I'm only eating 600 or less cal and 50 g carb. I also lost 30 but now weight loss very slow. I'm going to increase cals with protein. Hopefully that will help.
Thnx!!