This seems so crazy to me but I need help increasing my daily caloric intake. Currently, I mainly able to get about 700 calories a day -- which I realize is starving my body & of course I'm not losing any weight. But I'm eating at every meal-- granted small amounts ( but it's all I can eat), getting 50-70 g of protein .. Fluid intake is a little under (48-56 oz) a day

I'm not hungry but know that I need to eat more

Any advice?!?!??!?!

This seems so crazy to me but I need help increasing my daily caloric intake. Currently' date=' I mainly able to get about 700 calories a day -- which I realize is starving my body & of course I'm not losing any weight. But I'm eating at every meal-- granted small amounts ( but it's all I can eat), getting 50-70 g of Protein .. Fluid intake is a little under (48-56 oz) a day

I'm not hungry but know that I need to eat more

Any advice?!?!??!?![/quote']

How far out are you? I ate around 800 calories per day when I was less than 6 months out.

Please provide a typical days meals.

Lynda

4-weeks out.

Thx!!!

At 4 weeks out 700 calories should not be a problem. You do need to try to do more water in my opinion, I have always tried to do a minimum of 60 oz a day and currently get about 120 oz but I am at 7 months. I personally eat between 700 and 900 calories a day and have consistent weight loss having lost 134 lbs in 7 months. You should also note that a lot of people have a stall around the 1 month point so it could just be your body adjusting. Good Luck.

At 4 weeks out 700 calories should not be a problem. You do need to try to do more Water in my opinion' date=' I have always tried to do a minimum of 60 oz a day and currently get about 120 oz but I am at 7 months. I personally eat between 700 and 900 calories a day and have consistent weight loss having lost 134 lbs in 7 months. You should also note that a lot of people have a stall around the 1 month point so it could just be your body adjusting. Good Luck.[/quote']

Thx!! No idea how you get 120 oz of H2O a day !!

Will def work on increasing my intake. Thanks again!

I'm 6 weeks out and only get in 400-500 calories a day. I meet with my nutritionist on Thursday so I should have a better idea how much I really need to get in. Oh people are right about the stall I was in one for about 3 weeks and just broke it a couple days ago by loosing 5lbs. However during that stall I went down in a pant size so there was still a lost just not on the scale.

I am almost 4 months out, and still only eating between 500 and 600 calories a day. When I saw the Dr last month, she said that was fine. I wouldn't worry about going beyond 700 calories yet - check with your Dr. because every Dr. is different in their "plan."

Thx!! No idea how you get 120 oz of H2O a day !!

Will def work on increasing my intake. Thanks again!

It gets easier as time passes. I use 30 oz bottles and I started with drinking 2 of them a day then was able to get 3 and now 4.

When I was in first few months of post op and trying to get it all in, I made sugarfree pudding and mixed in Protein powder. I would add a scoop or two of Protein Powder and blend it for a couple of seconds and then add the pudding. Getting the protein from the skim milk and the powder really helped me get those calories and protein up to where it should be.

Good luck, it will get better each week.

P.S. also try to get in more fluids, you are a bit short on that.

I am 3 months out today and my doc has me at 1500 calories a day? Does this seem high considering what all of you are at?

I am 3 months out today and my doc has me at 1500 calories a day? Does this seem high considering what all of you are at?

I'm only 5 weeks out and just starting to hit 600 calories. 1500 seems very high as that's what I was eating prior to surgery (even though it was less healthy). I'm sure my Dietition said in 12 months I'd be eating about 1000 calories a day. But you have to follow what they say so I'd probably discuss with them and see what they say

I am 3 months out today and my doc has me at 1500 calories a day? Does this seem high considering what all of you are at?

That is pretty crazy to eat 1500 calories a day at 3 months. Most are 600-900 past the 6 month mark. Not saying it can not be done, but, wow, that would be hard.

I'm 4 months out and I've been eating 800-1050 calories a day since 6 weeks. I've NEVER had a problem getting in MORE calories.. I'm pretty sure I could get in 2,000 calories a day if I wanted to. 2T of peanut butter = 190 calories.

I'm 4 months out and I've been eating 800-1050 calories a day since 6 weeks. I've NEVER had a problem getting in MORE calories.. I'm pretty sure I could get in 2' date='000 calories a day if I wanted to. 2T of Peanut Butter = 190 calories.[/quote']

Oh, I see. Yes, I suppose if you chose certain foods low in nutritional density you could do it. Good point about the peanut butter. When I made that comment, I was thinking more about lean Protein, like chicken, and veggies, like broccoli. That would be hard to hit 1500 on that type of food, right? For grins, throw in 1-2 Protein shakes. Still hard.

Was able to get down 64 oz of H2O today... FINALLY!!!!

It takes a while.

Right now, I'd say your focus should be hydration, Protein, and then calories - in that order.

It is absolutely normal to see stops and stalls on the scale right about three to six weeks post op. Rather than fiddling with your diet, I'd say to work instead on making sure what you are eating packs the most punch. Just wait it out. Stops and starts are absolutely normal and more often than not, (especially this early out) your diet is not the culprit.

Later (around six months or so) you should take the time to really evaluate what you're eating and work on increasing your calories, carbs and good fats. At that point, the number of calories/carbs you should be eating is entirely dependent on how many you can eat without sabotaging your loss.

And a great (if somewhat strange) way to boost calories at the end of the day is to make sludge. A bodybuilder friend taught me and it's odd but works. One scoop of protein (chocolate works great) with a Tbs. of peanut or almond butter, a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips and enough Water to make it all into...well, sludge. Chill and eat with a spoon. Lots of calories and protein, as well as a sweet treat that makes you feel like you're splurging when you aren't. It's roughly 200 calories and depending on your powder, about 30 grams of protein.

~Cheri