so my doctor says i need to have 1580 calories a day. how is this possible? i need a meal plan. please someone guide me in the right direction. thank you

Good luck to you. I meet my doctor face to face for the first time since my operation on 3/13 for my first fill and probably to go over a diet plan as well. I've been told by his nurse that till then my calorie intake isn't important right now while my stomach is healing. I need to just focus on getting in 60 grams of protein per day and to be quite honest I am struggling with that. I've started a food journal and I'm blown away at not only the tiny amount of calories per day I am eating but I'm also not hitting the daily protein levels I was told either. So far the highest I've managed is around 600 calories in a day with about 50 grams of protein. I felt like I ate all day long when I did that. I can't imagine getting in 1500 calories right now!

Believe me, it is doable on solid foods and not resorting to junk foods or sliders

i had my surgery in september of 2011. im still struggling with the calorie intake. im lucky if i eat 600 a day. i dont know what to do.

I have no problem getting that many calories in. I have to make sure I log just not to go over that! I am trying to lose a couple more though and now have my daily goal set to 1200. You said your dr told you 1580 calories. Are you still trying to lose? Do you still have a lot to lose or are you maintaining?

im still trying to lose. i have a lot more to lose. i know its possible to consume that much i just dont know what to eat in order for me to get that high.

How often and what are you eating each day? Are you on myfitnesspal? If so add me, my user name there is holbraden. Look for other bandsters for food ideas too.

so my doctor says i need to have 1580 calories a day. how is this possible? i need a meal plan. please someone guide me in the right direction. thank you

Have you met with a nutritionist? They could help you with a meal plan.

I track my food on an app called myfitnesspal (quite a few members use it). This will help you track what you are eating and your Protein. I ate 1100-1200 calories a day, 60-70g of protein when I was loosing, now that I am at goal I still average 1200 calories (some day's up to 1500). If you use myfitnesspal you can add me as a friend & see my food log (user name: ajtexas).

Hope this helps.

If you are still trying to lose then 1580 seems a little bit high.

going to add you ajtexas!

i will add you on myfitnesspal. thanks and i feel as though im eatting too little. i have oatmeal with almonds in it during the morning. for lunch ill have a piece of chicken and then fruit such as an apple or banana. and then for dinner ill have either a salad with grilled chicken and no dressing. and some grapes or strawberries . i dont know what else to eat.

my nutritionist is basically useless. thank you both for all the ideas. my doctor wants me to lose 2 pounds a week and with that being said, he said 1580 is appropriate for that amount of weight loss

how much have you lost so far? Maybe try some greek yogurts or protein bars in between meals.

only 40

well, for one...try adding some dressing to that salad.....

what ones are best? :]