I'm trying to figure out a calorie count as well as number of fats, Protein, sugars and carbs that works best for me. Any suggestions? I'm post-op 29 days and will be cleared for all foods in five days. Any help is appreciated.

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That early out I was doing 400-600 calories a day and 60 grams protein. No sugar.

I have 220lbs lean body mass and am supposed to be eating 110g Protein so...

Targets - 500-800 calories, 100-130g protein

Protein powder and Isopure drink are the only way I can get to those levels.

I'm two months out and my nutritionist told me at my 3 week appointment that I need to get around 800 calories a day. I average between 45-80g of protein a day as well. I'm at the point where I am able to tolerate most foods.

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I'm on 42g of Protein minimum. Was told not to be bothered about a 'maximum'. (Although, if I eat too much more, I get bunged up)

800-1200 calories a day.

1500 ml of Water minimum

Trying to avoid bad fats, excessive carbs and sugar.

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I did 800 or less calories and at least 40 grams of Protein for the first 6 months. Now I am on 1200 or less and 60+ grams if protein. I usually get more like 80 grams now that I have added one Protein shake a day back in and usually have under 1000 calories and 200-500 calories exercise a day which I may eat some of or may not.

I am considering starting to only track protein and just make sure I have some every meal. Tracking all my food actually makes it easier for me to choose carb-y Snacks because it is easier to look at it day by day rather than meal by meal. That means I will choose to gave some low-protein snacks because it all works out at the end of the day, but I'm not sure I'm doing myself any favors.

Just had my 30 day post-op appt and was told to not worry about counting calories but to concentrate on getting 70g of Protein, keeping my carbs under 100 and grams of fat under 30.

I was super surprised about the 100g of carbs. I had been keeping mine around 50. I think I'll stick to that and continue to work on the protein and fat intake.

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I thought this was a great thread because I had the same question. Almost 6 weeks out and average between 600-800 calories and hit 60 gm of Protein. Water intake is well over 64 ounces. BUT, I am still hungry a lot of the time. However, once I eat, I feel better.

Just had my 30 day post-op appt and was told to not worry about counting calories but to concentrate on getting 70g of Protein, keeping my carbs under 100 and grams of fat under 30.

I was super surprised about the 100g of carbs. I had been keeping mine around 50. I think I'll stick to that and continue to work on the protein and fat intake.

Happy New Year!

I do very low carb...try for 30 grams carbs or less a day. I've had great weight loss with this. Milk will cause me to stall and gain if given enough time.

But...I also know that my body reacts to any carbs in a bad way. I bloat up and gain from too many. My years of doing the Dukan diet helped teach me that one.

Last 4 days average

Calories 729

Carbs 48

Protein 110

Fat 11

Fluids: 86oz

Great thread x

Calories 600

Protein 60-70

Water 60-70