Cannot get enough calories post op! Help!

[meggie02162 0]

My dietician/doctor want me getting 1200 calories/60 grams of Protein per day w/this liquid post op diet!! I can't get enough! I'm at 400-600 but that seems to be as much as I can tolerate. Everything I eat is supposed to be sugar free, so I cannot get enough. The strained cream Soups don't help enough either, and I can't make myself eat those EVERY meal. I've tried shakes, pudding, Soup, ect. Any suggestions guys?

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[jamzny 0]

I was just banded on Wednesday and was told after 3 days that I can drink any kind of juice. Try sipping 100% vegetable juice. The kind I have has 7g of Protein per serving. I am no expert, but just trying to follow orders as best as I can. I am already sick of sipping! Best of luck!

[stacy73 2]

I was never told by my doc post op to get in that many calories- I know I got in 600 a day tops!!

[Candle 11]

During my liquid phase it was 650, mushies 800, and solids 1,000

(with 70 grams of protein)

[make33 2]

My Bariatric Center gave me these guidelines:

Phase I (liquids for 1 - 2 weeks post op) approximates 300 calories per day.

Phase II (soft food/pureed for 2 - 4 weeks post op) calls for 600 calories and 30+ grams of Protein.

Phase III (Regular consistency at 4 - 6 weeks post op) 1,000 to 1,200 calories per day with 60+ grams of Protein

I'm surprised that your surgeon expects that...