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I had vsg 17 days ago. I am feeling great and have been since a few days after my surgery, which scares me a little. I didn't experience much pain other than discomfort when getting up from sitting. I hit or surpassed my liquid and Protein goals every day from day 1.

Also, I have been hungry (not emotionally hungry). I'm on my 3rd week post op diet of pureed foods. I'm logging everything on My Fitness Pal. I am scared I'm eating too many calories. Approx how many calories/ macro % should be my goal at this stage? FYI, I'm 5' 3.5" and currently 276 lbs (313 lbs start).

TIA for your help!

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I am day 3 POST SURGERY.
I see so many different instructions about calorie intake and nutritional needs that I am confused.
I was told for two weeks after surgery to have at least 90 grams of Protein daily which I drink in the form of a pre-bought shake that has 160 calories, 1 gram of sugar, 30 grams of protein.
Then I I have Decaf tea and Water I am definitely meeting the 64 ounces of Fluid intake per day

After that I was told to introduce soft foods. I would love to know how many calories you can consume after

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we were told not to worry about calories at first - just to focus on getting in our Protein and Fluid requirements. You'll be taking in so little the first few weeks that you don't really need to worry yet about calories - they're going to be pretty low.

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I agree. I am only concentrated and tolerating the 64 ounces

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