Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

How Many Calories 4 Months Out?



Recommended Posts

Hey everyone!

The question is in the subject... How many calories are/were you eating 4 months pos opp. im doing about 400-600 a day. too much or too little?? And I am at an awful stall right now..... about 5 punds lost in three weeks...... YUCK!!

Thanks!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I believe at 4 months post op you should actually be at 800-1200 calories. My nut put me on 1200-1500 calories about 4 months out.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am 5 months out and consuming about 1000 calories, 50 grams of carbs or less, 65-70 grams of Protein.< /p>

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

At 4 months out my Dr. said I should be doing 1000-1200 calories daily. I'm 5 1/2 months now and doing about 900-1000. If I eat more than that, I don't lose the weight. I'm a very slow loser and I'm losing, if I am lucky, about 1/2 to 1 lb a week now. Hope this helps!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm 2 1/2 months out and I try to stay between 800 - 900 calories. I think you're not losing because your caloric intake is too low.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm 4+ months out and eat around 700 calories per day. I thought the range for the losing phase was 600-800? I'm not sure that there is a right answer.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It's All New - I think you hit the nail on the head. there is no "right" or "wrong" answer. When I talked to my NUT, I was really frustated because I was having huge stalls that made no sense. She asked what I was eating and we felt that it was best to up my calories and then see what happened. We did that and my weight loss started up almost immediately. I believe that my body was holding on for dear life to its fat stores when I wasn't eating enough.

The most important thing is to listen to your body and try a few things out. Don't swing the pendulum drastically but try a few days of adding 200-300 calories a day and see how you do.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just my opion but have you thought of rotating every few days your calorie intake, fat, carbs, & Protein instead of it maintaning close to the same daily? Just a thought.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

2 weeks out and im on 1200 cal

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • ChunkCat

      I have no clue where to upload this, so I'll put it here. This is pre-op vs the morning of my 6 month appointment! In office I weight 232, that's 88 lbs down since my highest weight, 75 lbs since my surgery weight! I can't believe this jacket fit... I am smaller now than the last time I was this size which the surgeon found really amusing. He's happy with where I am in my weight loss and estimates I'll be around 200 lbs by my 1 year anniversary! My lowest weight as an adult is 195, so that's pretty damn exciting to think I'll be near that at a year. Everything from there will be unknown territory!!

      · 3 replies
      1. AmberFL

        You look amazing!!! 😻 you have been killing it!

      2. NickelChip

        Congratulations! You're making excellent progress and looking amazing!

      3. BabySpoons

        So proud of you Cat. Getting into those smaller size clothes is half the fun isn't it?. Keep up the good work!!!!

    • BeanitoDiego

      I changed my profile image to a molecule of protein. Why? Because I am certain that it saved my life.
      · 1 reply
      1. BabySpoons

        That's brilliant! You've done amazing!! I should probably think about changing my profile picture at some point. Mine is the doll from Squid Games. Ironically the whole premise of the show is about dodging death. We've both done that...

    • eclarke

      Two years out. Lost 120 , regained 5 lbs. Recently has a bout of Norovirus, lost 7 pounds in two days. Now my stomach feels like it did right after my surgery. Sore, sensitive to even water.  Anyone out there have a similar experience?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 1 reply
      1. kezbeth

        I may have to have gall bladder surgery during my weight loss surgery. Not thrilled about it either but do not want 2 recovery times. Just want it over with.

        Thanks for your post. I may need to rethink my decision... :(

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×