When I went for my 1 week check up the nurse explained I should be eating 800-1000 calories. I don't see any way this is possible I've been trying for the last couple days and I can only get up to about 600 calories.

I drink a Protein shake in the morning that's 185 cal with lactose free milk. Then 4oz apple juice that's about 130. For lunch I have another Protein Shake 100 cal. Then dinner I do refried Beans about 60 cal and another protein about 110 cal.

This whole daily calorie intake is 585 and I'm stuffed! Just with this im at 70+g protein pushing almost 60 g carbs. Sometimes I'll do sugar free Popsicle or Jello but that's only 15-30 calories. What else can I have that's low in sugar and carbs but has some calories. I'm extremely tired.

Thanx for any input.

Your surgery was this month? I agree, there's no way you can get many more calories than you are already at this point. Have you tried greek yogurt or soft-boiled eggs? Cottage cheese? Just as a side note, that apple juice is not doing much for you nutritionally. Grape would give you anti-oxidants and V-8 would give you vitamin C and loads of potassium.

My NUT told me today 1200 calories and I am 5weeks out. I looked at her like she was crazy! I can only do around 500 calories tops!

My NUT told me today 1200 calories and I am 5weeks out. I looked at her like she was crazy! I can only do around 500 calories tops!

I've been trying and trying and it seems impossible. I have found this peter pan natural Peanut Butter though, for 1 tblspn its 105 cal, 3g carbs, 2g sugar, 4g Protein. So not only are the carbs and sugar low but you get 4g of protein and 105 calories. I've been adding a 1/2 teaspoon to my shakes in the morning and night. If you heat it in the microwave for like 20 seconds it comes out thin and its much easier to get down too!

Your surgery was this month? I agree, there's no way you can get many more calories than you are already at this point. Have you tried greek yogurt or soft-boiled eggs? Cottage cheese? Just as a side note, that apple juice is not doing much for you nutritionally. Grape would give you anti-oxidants and V-8 would give you Vitamin C and loads of potassium.

Thanks I totally agree, I drank some V8 fusion peach mango today that is 100% fruit and veggies, and it was yummy too.

I am 3 months out and not even to 1200 calories yet! I would say that is way too many!

Now Im starting to feel like Im eating too much!

When I went for my 1 week check up the nurse explained I should be eating 800-1000 calories. I don't see any way this is possible I've been trying for the last couple days and I can only get up to about 600 calories.

I drink a Protein shake in the morning that's 185 cal with lactose free milk. Then 4oz apple juice that's about 130. For lunch I have another protein shake 100 cal. Then dinner I do refried Beans about 60 cal and another protein about 110 cal.

This whole daily calorie intake is 585 and I'm stuffed! Just with this im at 70+g protein pushing almost 60 g carbs. Sometimes I'll do sugar free Popsicle or Jello but that's only 15-30 calories. What else can I have that's low in sugar and carbs but has some calories. I'm extremely tired.

Thanx for any input.

My doc gave me an "owners manual" with some recipes in it. There is one for "super milk pudding." It is a very high protein dessert or 'protein power up' as he calls it. It is one package of sugar free jello pudding, and 16 oz. of 2% or skim evaporated milk. (NOT condensed sweetened). This packs a whollop of protein and give you a bit of extra calories, but I can only get 1/2 cup down. It says to use instant, but I like the SF cook and serve.