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On post-op day 3 I could start eating foods like refried Beans, cottage cheese, eggs, Soups, mashed potatoes, etc. I'm only on post op day 4 and I ate about 320 calories today between Protein Drink, Vitamin chews, and all of the food I ate. I know this would sound stupid to a normal person but is this too many calories following the surgery? I don't want to eat too much!!! I guess I'm just scared of doing anything that would sabotage this. Everything I've eaten I've logged and it's all been healthy, and it's been a sugar free fat free diet... But... Calories? Help! Thanks!

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I haven't had mine yet, and obviously your Dr does things differently - but I was told that you can't start eating soft foods that soon. Like you should still be on liquids only diet until week 3 at least.

What did your Dr say about Calorie intake and range?

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He never said anything about calories... Just to limit carbs, fats, and sugars.

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I consumed 600 calories when I was on Protein shakes!

So how many calories do sleeved people consume in the maintenance stage?

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They had my eating purée foods in the hospital the morning after surgery. I started soft foods at 2 weeks out, and regular food at 4 weeks. I'm 3.5 months out and 70lbs down. Each surgeon is different and just follow your surgeons guidelines. Listen to your body, if it seems painful or isn't sitting right, wait a week and try again :)

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They had my eating purée foods in the hospital the morning after surgery. I started soft foods at 2 weeks out' date=' and regular food at 4 weeks. I'm 3.5 months out and 70lbs down. Each surgeon is different and just follow your surgeons guidelines. Listen to your body, if it seems painful or isn't sitting right, wait a week and try again :)[/quote']i never counted calories until about 6 weeks out. Now, I'm eating around 900-1000

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Thank you so much!!!

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