Post-Op'ers -- What are your daily nutritional goals

[kristenmh 68]

I'm a week post-op and still on my liquid diet. In general, I've started getting around 650-700 calories a day via Protein Shakes. In general, I'm able to get in around 60-70g of Protein, 45g carbs, 10-12g fat and 9gram of sugar. I've been able to get in my full 64oz of Water starting around day 5 post-op.

I'm not sure if I should be eating fewer calories -- what are you guys doing?

[shelli58 1]

I am 6 days Post-Op, I'm getting my Protien and getting over my 64oz of liquid. Am I going to fast? Plus today I was actually a little hungry! Is this normal?

[linasg 26]

Wow! I'm nowhere near your Protein or calorie intake but everyone is different. I'm at 24g protein through Protein Shakes and protein Water. I'm getting about 300 calories a day. I am getting about 50oz of water a day. Good for you for being able to get your nutrition up so soon. I'm working on listening to my body signals and drinking on a regular schedule as well taking my supplements religiously. Good luck with your journey! You're off to a flying start!

[orionburn 1,023]

12 hours ago, kristenmh said:

I'm a week post-op and still on my liquid diet. In general, I've started getting around 650-700 calories a day via Protein shakes. In general, I'm able to get in around 60-70g of Protein, 45g carbs, 10-12g fat and 9gram of sugar. I've been able to get in my full 64oz of Water starting around day 5 post-op.

I'm not sure if I should be eating fewer calories -- what are you guys doing?

Don't worry about calories at this point. Just continue to focus on getting your protein in. There's ban a lot of posts lately of people asking about getting out of a stall and seeing most have their calorie intake too low. In time there will be some trial & error on finding out what works best for you. Once you get into the pureed/soft food stages you'll begin to pay more attention to calories & carbs.

[Positivechange36 0]

I'm getting right at 60 grams of Protein and at least 64 ounces Water. Tomorrow 3/30, I will be 1 week post op. Even though I'm full most of the time, I want to chew something. I made my kids a salad and I just wanted to chew a piece of lettuce.