Good Evening Folks- I'm in a bit of a dilemma and confused and thought maybe you could clear things up for me. My instructions from my Dr. says to eat 3 meals a day with no snacking in between. And also not to eat if not hungry. Okay today I started on real foods after 2 weeks of clear liquids and 1 weeks of full liquid. I don't have any fill yet. This morning I made a nice garden omelet with 297 calories. Wasn't hungry for lunch so skipped it. For dinner I had a homemade salad with some romaine, veggies, shaved chicken deli meat and cheese. So my total caloric intake for the day is about 715 calories and only about 30 grams of protein! I ate it even though I wasn't hungry. Chewed it up thoroughly. I'm to do the high protein, low carb diet. I can't see where I'm gonna get the recommended protein every day. And these low calorie diets make me gain weight! My body probably thinks it's starving and hangs onto every ounce of fat! If I'm to get all this stuff in everyday shouldn't I be doing more frequent, smaller meals? Even though the Dr's. office says no eating between meals? Any suggestions?

Your protein intake at this point is very important. I was very strict at first about it. I drank protein shakes alot in the beginning and when I got my fills. I don't drink them anymore. I also only eat now when I'm hungry. When I first started I always went to "myplate livestrong" and put all my info in. It tells you how much of everything you are taking in. Everyone is different so you really need to just find what works for you. Good luck

Your Protein intake at this point is very important. I was very strict at first about it. I drank protein shakes alot in the beginning and when I got my fills. I don't drink them anymore. I also only eat now when I'm hungry. When I first started I always went to "myplate livestrong" and put all my info in. It tells you how much of everything you are taking in. Everyone is different so you really need to just find what works for you. Good luck

Kathy, I just happened to notice your goal in your ticker line. Good for you! I hope you make it to the number, but IMO you've already made it.

There are also protein shots that come in what looks like a large test tube. They containa about 30 g Protein. They have less volume than protein shakes so they may be easier for you to drink.

Hey Honk! thank you for answering my question!

Thanks, I've lost even more weight and should reach my goal by my vacation. It's hard work but so worth it. I've never had so much energy!! I have a great support system too and a great surgeon.

I thought that you need 1 gram of protein for every two pounds of body weight.... at least an active person does...