2.5 weeks post op

[KimMarh 99]

How many calories should I be eating at 2.5 week? I have been eating 550-600 and not sure if it is enough or not enough...

[kimmy42083 1]

I've been told I need 1000 calories a day. Yeah right! The most I've been able to eat was 900 calories, and that was just one day, and I had to force the food down. I'm trying to get in my calories...its tough!

[kimmy42083 1]

Ps, did you ever think it would be HARD to get 1000 calories in? =)

[KimMarh 99]

I can't get over 700!!! Who would have ever thought!!

[nyc8dove 40]

I've been told I need 1000 calories a day. Yeah right! The most I've been able to eat was 900 calories' date=' and that was just one day, and I had to force the food down. I'm trying to get in my calories...its tough![/quote']

I can't wait for that!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[funinthesun00 156]

I was told 600-800 per day.

[kcinpa 159]

I am at 13 days out and I am getting all my Protein and all my fluids in. I take all my Vitamins and supplements, but I am still only getting in about 400-500 calories a day.

[NyPrincess 7]

I am at 13 days out and I am getting all my Protein and all my fluids in. I take all my Vitamins and supplements' date=' but I am still only getting in about 400-500 calories a day.[/quote']

Are you taking chewable vitamins only? Do you take any regular Vitamins that need to be crushed or can u swallow them easy... I haven't started n e vitamins yet.. Because I got the non chewable ones by mistake..

[gettinMeBack 380]

I can't get in anymore than 600 calories either. One time I got in 800 but I was forcing food. So I don't worry about calories anymore I just eat right and thats it!

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[kimmy42083 1]

Update: I am at day 14 now and I can eat about 1000 calories a day. I'm focusing on overall nutritional value vs. calories. I'm just making sure that everything I put in my mouth has a good amount of Protein, Calcium, Iron etc... I am at 15 pounds lost in 14 days.

[NyPrincess 7]

Update: I am at day 14 now and I can eat about 1000 calories a day. I'm focusing on overall nutritional value vs. calories. I'm just making sure that everything I put in my mouth has a good amount of protein' date=' Calcium, Iron etc... I am at 15 pounds lost in 14 days.[/quote']

I really don't understand this website how to see ppl responses to me after I post something on their page I hope I get yours becuz I'm 13days post-op right behind you & I'm still on a liquid diet.. Can you give me an example on what you eating that equals up to 1000 calorie plz & thk u

[kimmy42083 1]

I have already advanced to soft foods. I am pretty much eating solids, just chewing them up really well. I start my day out with a Protein Shake or bar (if the bar I chew chew chew!), I can have things like chicken salad and crackers for lunch and dinner. I still eat Soup, chili, cottage cheese, and greek yogurt. I have added salmon, string cheese, mashed potatoes, refried Beans (sometimes I eat the insides of a bean and cheese burrito). I have not allowed myself to try much meat yet, no beef at all, and no raw veggies still. Occasionally I will throw a handfull of berries in my smoothies. I have not been sick once since my surgery, no throwing up at all. My sleeve seems to be handling the solids very well.

[kimmy42083 1]

Oh, and I've also been able to eat a little bit of Pasta with no problems.