Calorie Intake 3+ months Post Op

[LidiBell 86]

Just curious...those of you that are 3 months + post op, how many calories are you consuming? I average about 600-800 a day. 800 is really pushing it. What do some of you take in? I am addicted to the MyFitnessPal app....I record everything that I put into my mouth.

[squeaker31 65]

I'm get about 1000 calories a day. I don't track everyday but a couple times a week to make sure I'm staying at my goal. My goal range from NUT 800 - 1200 and I find I'm almost always exactly at 1000.

I don't find it difficult to reach enough calories so I'm calorie conscious even on days I don't track to make sure I stay under.

Edited August 1, 2014 by squeaker31

[Bob2013 326]

I am at 7 months now and am trying for 1000 a day, but its hard to get that much in. My first 6 months were 600-800

[wilsonjul 4]

I am 6 weeks out and eating between 300-500 per day. I have only lost 25lbs and this seems awfully slow to me. I am also walking 30 min per day. Any suggestions on dropping the weight faster. Not sure what else to do??

[JamieLogical 8,684]

I am 6 weeks out and eating between 300-500 per day. I have only lost 25lbs and this seems awfully slow to me. I am also walking 30 min per day. Any suggestions on dropping the weight faster. Not sure what else to do??

First off, 25 pounds in six weeks is not slow! I don't know where some people are getting these unrealistic expectations of how fast they should be dropping weight post-sleeve. I haven't had mine yet (scheduled for Sept. 1), but I've done a TON of research and watched a lot of youtube videos and read a lot of blogs from post-op sleevers and I am hoping to be able to lose about 10 pounds per month post-op. If you've lost 25 pounds in 6 weeks, that means you're already 20 pounds ahead of my 6 week goal!

Secondly, I think 300-500 calories a day is too little 6 weeks out. You should be aiming for 600 I would guess. Have you talked to your nutritionist?

[wilsonjul 4]

Thanks JamieLogical...just expecting too much I guess.

[Nicey2u 228]

I am also addicted to my fitness pal!! Hah I am 3 months and a few weeks out and my doc said to try and hit between 800 to 1000 calories... Eating as much Protein as possible first then veggies if room. I have my fitness pal set to 45 percent protein 30 percent fat 25 percent carbs I try to stay under 50 grams of carbs daily... I do 20 min on the treadmill shooting for three days a week but not always getting there. I hardly ever get all of the Water in they want me to have.. Haha I average about 40 oz... I have one glass of fat free milk a day and eat Greek yogurt for Snacks cheese stick.. Try hard to get my Calcium from food so I don't need supplements. If you want friend request me on my fitness pal I have my diary open for viewing. I do treat myself occasionally but only occasionally meaning once in a blue moon! Haha I have lost 20 pre op pounds and 53 post op pounds so far! I just started doing some strength training but starting out slowwww haha

[LidiBell 86]

I am averaging about 3 pounds per week lost. I walk/run Mon-Thurs and so strength training as well. I try to eat ONLY Protein. No veggies/no carbs. Some days it is possible, some days it is not. For the most part, I stay on track. I DO NOT have unrealistic goals. I am more than happy with 3 pounds per week.

[ad1203 85]

I am 12 weeks post-op. For a while it was hard to get more than 500-600 calories in. Now I am averaging about 800 a day. I am using MFP also. It is a great way to keep track on what I am getting in. I am tracking all my Water intake and my Vitamins there also. It is really helpful. As long as I am gradually able to increase my caloric intake, my NUT feels this is okay for me. I am averaging about 3 lbs a week also. Down 51 lbs since my 2 week pre-op diet. It is okay to only lose 1 lb and sometimes even have a stall. Just keep track of everything and make sure you take all your Vitamins and try to get as close to your goal of Water as you can.

[slvrsax 301]

I'm 7.5 months post op. I seem to be around 850 - 1000 calories per day. My appetite is increasing and frankly it freaks me out a little. I try to stay around 800 calories but struggle to stay that low. I couldn't lose at 1100 calories a day last year pre-surgery, so nearing that mark again makes me fear my weight loss will stop (which it has as I'm stalled right now). I'm also on lite exercise right now because of a hip injury that I'm utilizing physical therapy for. I had to stop Zumba and C25K for the time being.

I may try adding a little fat to my diet to see if it helps the hunger. Just a little - like full fat dairy, nuts in a controlled portion or some avocado.

[JamieLogical 8,684]

Thanks JamieLogical...just expecting too much I guess.

The good news is you ARE losing weight and a lot of it! Definitely consider increasing your calories a bit. Just try ot for a few days and see if it helps at all.

[awold0 246]

Just curious...those of you that are 3 months + post op, how many calories are you consuming? I average about 600-800 a day. 800 is really pushing it. What do some of you take in? I am addicted to the MyFitnessPal app....I record everything that I put into my mouth.

At 3 months I was 800. Now at 1 year I try for 1200 to 1400

[Forsythia 882]

I generally get between 800 and 1200 calories a day. Higher end on the days I go to the gym, less on the days I don't.

[blondebomb 580]

I am 12 weeks post-op. For a while it was hard to get more than 500-600 calories in. Now I am averaging about 800 a day. I am using MFP also. It is a great way to keep track on what I am getting in. I am tracking all my Water intake and my Vitamins there also. It is really helpful. As long as I am gradually able to increase my caloric intake, my NUT feels this is okay for me. I am averaging about 3 lbs a week also. Down 51 lbs since my 2 week pre-op diet. It is okay to only lose 1 lb and sometimes even have a stall. Just keep track of everything and make sure you take all your Vitamins and try to get as close to your goal of Water as you can.

What is mfp? I have the myfitnesspal I keep forgetting I even have it on my phone. .I don't think I'm even hitting 500 cal daily. I'm 3 wks out an down 35 pds. I'm proud of that..not exercising yet but active around house an errands so I do get walking in. About 3 in afternoon I start going down hill..get fatigue really bad..I've had chronic fatigue for 20 plus yrs...don't no if that will change..but my internists told me it would take 6 months to heal inside..major surgery. .so I'm not pushing. . Just trying to do my Protein at least 40 to 60 an vitamins..don't want no hair issues..thx for listening: )

[blondebomb 580]

What is mfp? I have the myfitnesspal I keep forgetting I even have it on my phone. .I don't think I'm even hitting 500 cal daily. I'm 3 wks out an down 35 pds. I'm proud of that..not exercising yet but active around house an errands so I do get walking in. About 3 in afternoon I start going down hill..get fatigue really bad..I've had chronic fatigue for 20 plus yrs...don't no if that will change..but my internists told me it would take 6 months to heal inside..major surgery. .so I'm not pushing. . Just trying to do my Protein at least 40 to 60 an vitamins..don't want no hair issues..thx for listening: )

Uuhh is that mfp the myfitnesspal? ? It just hit me! Lol