How many calories per day??

[susunorm 95]

So just had my surgery last week. So far my calorie intake has been around 400-600. Is this normal? Should I be higher. What are your numbers??

[FancyChristine15 810]

For 1 week out, I would say that's pretty normal. I'm 5 months out, and I get around 1,100 a day.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

36 minutes ago, susunorm said:

So just had my surgery last week. So far my calorie intake has been around 400-600. Is this normal? Should I be higher. What are your numbers??

Perfectly normal. It will increase gradually as you tolerate more foods.

[J San 1,071]

Going on 7 weeks out and I'm just making it to 700 a day. Not everyday but 3 out of the last 5. Other days I was just over 300.

[Cara-Lea 41]

That is around where I was at 1 week post op. I am now 6 weeks post op and my dietitian wants me between 1000 & 1200 per day. My goal is to be between 1200 & 1400 per day by the 3 month mark.

[msauerbrei 31]

My NUT told me not to even attempt the 900-1200 until about 9 months. Before that she said it’s hard if I’m eating the right foods. My plan has a lot of restrictions long term though.

[Screwballski 540]

I rarely go over 800. I am compliant, healthy and had my 3 month post op review with surgeon yesterday. He’s very pleased. Even though I’m at goal, my surgeon told me not to force calories/food. If I slip 10-20 pounds under goal before my new stomach can naturally hold more, everything will be fine.
If you are meeting Protein, Water and supplement requirements, if you are healthy, you are likely just fine.
If I were to eat 1200, 1300, 1400 calories per day, I would def gain on the reg! No question.

[skylw6 153]

I am just over a month out and met with the surgeon and nutritionist today. I get between 450-600 calories a day. They say that's normal . I am allowed not to have up to 6 table spoons of food per meal, but can still only fit in 3. They said at about the 6 week mark that should ease up some. They said as long as I am getting between 60-80 grams of Protein per day, as close to 64 ounces of Fluid as I can get and taking my Vitamins I will be just fine!

They said above all listen to my body. Don't push my limits because others may be able to consume more at this stage.

I hope this information helps you and brings you some peace of mind! I was so thankful to find this virtual space because I had and will continue to have plenty of questions too!!

[susunorm 95]

Yes all of this info is perfect! Thank you all for that.