Looking through the materials I got at my consult, i see that the post op diet in the weeks past the soft/pureed stages looks a lot like what I've see people post - 60-80 g protein, 64 oz of water. But what did strike me as odd was the calorie range. It's 400-600 until 75% of excess weight is lost. That seems a little low to me but maybe that's just my pre-op mind and eating habits being shocked

I was told not to worry about the cals at this stage and just try to get the Protein in to help the body heal. I'm getting between 400 and 700 cals a day at 16 days post op.

I couldn't fit more than that even if I wanted to.

We all get different info from our Drs/Nuts. Maybe yours will clairify it more as you go along. I was at that earlier but at 3 month appt was told 1000 cal though I'm still at 800-900.

I had to boost my calorie count to 1000 - 1200 in order to have a clear enough head to go back to work. I'm losing a steady 2 - 2.5 pounds per week, so the higher calorie count is working fine for me. Each person is different and you will have to figure out what level of calories is best for you.

That does seem low. Do you have physical limitations that prevent you from exercise? The only rationale for that I would think is if you aren't able to do the other half of the weight loss program, which is exercise. It would be hard to have the energy to work out on 400-600 calories. Talk to your nutritionist about these concerns.

My personal opinion is that it is necessary to find the calorie range that works best for the individual. Cookie cutter style calories ranges don't make any sense since everyone has different metabolic rates, and activity levels, and energy requirements. What I personally did was started low and gradually increased till I found the calorie range I was able to function at and get my protein requirements at the same time. For me this between 700 and 900 but you have to find what works for you. Good Look, enjoy the journey.

That does seem a bit low. My 300 page instruction binder says nothing about how many calories to get in and my dr said not worry about them. That I'll probly get less than 1,000 a day because of eating very little.

I don't think it's necessary to count calories at this point. Not until ur able to eat more. And I do think 400-600 calories is much too low. I get almost 400 calories just from my Protein shakes! Are you sure thats not a typo?

Good luck with that! Especially long term...

Nope, no physical limitations. This manual goes to every patient getting a sleeve. It appears they expect us to stay at 400-600 calories for a year based on the info I see. I just think that's a bit excessive. I could see that for the first few months - but an entire year? Here's the page:

I don't see how you could eat anything on that low of a calorie limit after you drink your protein.

I am getting probably 1200 or so now, but I also work out alot. I do not know that I ever measured the calories on a per meal per day, however.

Now, I DO still look up or refresh my memory on calorie content. It does affect my decisions sometimes.