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When do you start counting calories and protein?

I'm 3 days post-op and concerned I'm not getting enough fluids and/or protein. What should be my goal every day? How will I know if I'm getting dehydrated? When should I start counting/documenting calories and protein intake? Right now it's hard to keep up with it because I'm so "out of it." I'm sipping in between naps. I want to avoid the "stalls" I keep hearing about, so what should I do?

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  • I use myfitnesspal as a food diary. I eat what I want and then record it. I like seeing where I fall with my natural eating habits. It's nice too because I'm learning so much about nutrition. The firs

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    Right out of surgery I had to keep track of how many oz. of liquids and grams of Protein I was getting. I had a goal of 60 of each. I made a chart of squares that were 6x10. I checked them off every t

  • I started counting (logging on line) calories and protein at week 3, that is when I started full liquids, so up until then, big deal. Right?? I'm three years out and I still long on line daily. It's

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I just had my 2 week post op on July 2nd. My doctor gave me my calorie range and exercise requirements to lose 3 lbs each week. Use My Fitness Pal like others have said. It makes calorie counting all poo st effortless. You can also track your exercise and water. Easy to use and you always have it handy.

I'm down 20 lbs since June 11 when I started pro op diet. I like it. Good luck.

Actually, MFP makes calorie counting ALMOST effortless. Predictive text sucks!

I started counting (logging on line) calories and protein at week 3, that is when I started full liquids, so up until then, big deal. Right?? I'm three years out and I still long on line daily. It's just routine, part of my new life.

I started tracking on MFP on Day 2. In almost three months post op now and it has helped tremendously.

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