I just had mine Apr 9. I am getting enough Protein for sure but not enough cals... I am super lucky to get to 600 cals a day.

I sip all day every few hrs a shake or Soup...but I am worried since I started out with metabolic issues I am making things worse. My endocrinologist suggested this surgery because it has the side effect of resetting metabolism. I am awaiting a call from the doc...The nutritionists look at me like I have 10 heads when I tell them this because most of the patients are getting full cals and still feel hungry...Anyone else having this issue?

How many calories are they saying you should be having? It comes like you're less than a month out, so I think you're right around where you should be. ?

I am five months today and still struggle to get more than 800 cals a day. Everyone is different. My weight loss is great (a few stalls here and there but down over 80lbs) my labs are great and I'm not hungry and have plenty of energy to work out regularly. If you are meeting your protein and water goals, I wouldn't stress it!

I am four months out, and on days I feel that I have eaten too much, I still am at around 800 calories. I am recommended to be at 800-1200, but it may be a while before Miss Tummy is ready. I am not worried. I feel good and have decent energy most days. My average bounces around between 600 and 800.

My doctor told me to hit 1000 calories. I am lucky to get to 800. I trying to get in protein and water. It's hard. I am 3 weeks post op. I am down 30lbs since pre-op.

Edited May 2, 201412 yr by amumes

Everyone's docs are different.

Mine says as long as you are hitting your Protein and Water guidelines then calories are not a big issue.

My Dr did not tell me anything about calorie intake he just told me to make sure I get proteins in twice a day and drink 64 ounces of water.

Thanks all...well good that I am dealing with this not hurting the metabolism...I actually went for this surgery with 85 lbs to lose but I inherited a metabolic disease from my mom and had a 20 yr old biliary gastritis issue about ready to rupture... so had kinda 2 choices...And I lost 3 lbs still swelling because my stomach was full of bile. Crazy medical metabolism I stopped metabolizing food the meds was near adrenal failure 2x and all happened in same chronological order as my mom. She passed from this in 2005... her organs failed...so after extensive testing here I am praying that this metabolic thing does a reset and I get a better quality of life which is what we all deserve!!!

You guys rock!!!

Hugs, Tatiana