How many calories are you supposed to have right after surgery? I have had less than 400 or so per day since surgery by following dr's instructions - does that sound right? I just feel so sluggish.

I was eating 300-400 a day till around week 4 - since then I average 650 a day and feel satisfied- Are you taking Vitamins every day? And do your vitamins include D and B?

Not many, that's for sure! I did protein shakes made with water 3x a day and then just broth or sugar free jello... so probably 500 a day at the most. It's hard. You might feel really weak. Just take it easy and be kind to your body.

Thanks so much. I am having trouble getting the shakes down so I am simply going to have to force myself until I can get to the point to where I can eat.

What about other nutritional values? How many carbs? I have asked my doc this question, and all he says is "just be reasonible" Im the type of person I go better if I have certain values that I should meet... Is there a certain caloric intake that we should "at least" get to...?