My doctor told me that I can only eat 600 calories a day... but when I read these forums I see so many different numbers... are there some official guidelines? I am 5'11" so it seems a little drastic...

That seems drastic, especially for someone 5'11". I am only 5'2" and I would not drop my calories down that low

I stay between 900 and 1100 calories. But my surgeon did mention to me something about new studies that show 600 is okay.....

I'm also 5'2" and am trying to stay between 800 - 1,000. My Dr. is OK with my success so far... and still haven't even had my first fill yet. However, I'm now finding it a little more difficult and know I could definitely eat more. Dr. apt on the 12th and thinking I'm going to ask for my first fill.

I do about 1200, that is what is realistic to me... can't see how you would be satisfied with 600 calories.

I'm between 900-1200...the difference depends on whether or not I eat Breakfast.

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I eat between 1200 - 1400.

600 calories a day seems low. My NUT wants me to eat between 900-1100 calories each day.

1400, possibly working my way to 1500. When you have a lot of weight (fat) to lose, having a large calorie deficit (say 1600) is okay, because your body will use and burn the excess fat for energy. I started off eating 600-800 calories, and as I lost more, I ate more, and exercised more. Now I'm at 1400 calories, and toning more than anything. I have 12 more lbs to go.

I aim for about 1000 calories, knowing I will go above or below by about 100 or so each day.

When I was at Disney World this summer, I wore my body bugg and was burning up to 4000 calories a day and eating about 1000 calories a day, but I didn't lose A SINGLE POUND in a week. When I took my body bugg info in, the doc said I hadn't eaten nearly enough calories for my output and therefore my body was probably holding onto everything.

He said I should never drop below 800 calories during a normal day for the same reasons.

How many days post op are you? I only ask because clear liquids are very low in calories. In general my Nut says to shot for 1200; though the nurse says not to count calories.

I am 5'8" and started at 273 lbs. I have been told to eat anywhere from 1000-1200 calories a day.

Normally I gave myself a window of 800 - 1200 calories a day.

Since my last fill, I really have no desire to eat. So with shakes,

and protein I do around 600 - 800 a day.

My experience is that the more, the more cals u can get away with. Initially, on a 1200 +/- cals/day, I was losing 2#/week. Now that I'm near my goal, I'm losing approx. 1/2 # per week. Remember, muscle is a lot harder to lose than is fat. Don't get to wrapped up in weight loose as long as u don't gain.

My experience is that the more, the more cals u can get away with. Initially, on a 1200 +/- cals/day, I was losing 2#/week. Now that I'm near my goal, I'm losing approx. 1/2 # per week. Remember, muscle is a lot harder to lose than is fat. Don't get to wrapped up in weight loose as long as u don't gain.

I shoot for 1200 per day. Me personally, I would not loose at 600 per day. I am 5' 10" and 134 lbs currently.

Everyones metabolism is different. Find what works for you.