of soft foods plus 2 premier Protein shakes a day. This averages to about 550-600 calories a day. Is this normal for this stage? My surgeon says I need 1,000 calories a day but there is no way I can get that much in.

My name is Penney and I am also 3 weeks out from surgery I had my gastric sleeve done on March 17th. I just tried to eat a bean soup and I don't think I am ready for it. What are some of the things you eat on a daily basis. I do 2 protein shakes a day or I have an Isopure Black tea. I found out that a fried egg goes down easy just like soft boiled but I cant really do scrambled. I find I have to make myself eat because I don't feel hungry. I am new to writing a thread how do you get your body weight ticker?

This is very normal for 3 weeks out. Keep getting your fluids and Protein in. It takes some time to get up to 1000 calories!

I am 6 months out and sometimes still have a hard time getting 1000 cal in a day.

I'm 4 weeks out and I can't imagine getting 1000 calories. I do need to get better at eating. I just have zero appetite. So weird to make myself eat! Lol

I average between 400-575 at 4 weeks out. I've been doing a protein shake for breakfast to get a good chunk of the protein in ( isopure zero carb vanilla, 25 g mixed with 8 oz simply smart milk, 10 g..30 germs to start day..I drink half at 6 am and half around 830 ish. For lunch I have half a Greek yogurt or a slice of deli turkey and slice of cheese., I usually can't finish yogurt some have as my second snack...dinner has been 1/4 cup refried beans ( can is going to last forever) or one small bread less meatball, or egg, ham,cheese mini crustless quiches, 40 calories each made in mini muffin pan...sooo yummy

I average between 400-575 at 4 weeks out. I've been doing a protein shake for breakfast to get a good chunk of the protein in ( isopure zero carb vanilla, 25 g mixed with 8 oz simply smart milk, 10 g..30 germs to start day..I drink half at 6 am and half around 830 ish. For lunch I have half a Greek yogurt or a slice of deli turkey and slice of cheese., I usually can't finish yogurt some have as my second snack...dinner has been 1/4 cup refried beans ( can is going to last forever) or one small bread less meatball, or egg, ham,cheese mini crustless quiches, 40 calories each made in mini muffin pan...sooo yummy

. Would you be willing to share your recipe for the crustless quiche?

I actually got the recipe off the world according to eggface site...she has great recipes for everything for WLS. But the quiches are simple...6 eggs, I used 4 oz of ham, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup non fat cheese..best together and fill mini muffin pans...bake 350 for 30 mins...I am not allowed any veggies yet but she has many variations including veggies..pizza style, mexican style, etc

I am new to writing a thread how do you get your body weight ticker?

Go to your profile at the top right. Then go to "my tickers". There's one for BMI, one for days to surgery and one for weight lost. Easy peezy!!!

I'm worried that I don't have enough restriction. 4 weeks out today and I'm hungry. Eating around 1000 cal a day no problem. Getting plenty of protein and water in too. I really hope I can at least stay at this point. I'm losing slowly but still losing (about 3 lbs a week). I see my NUT tomorrow so we'll see what she says!

Good news is my NUT says I'm doing perfectly and she has no complaints! 27 lbs down in the first month even eating around 1000 cal a day. ☺️

I'm 3.5 weeks out and getting in 450-550 calories a day. A typical day:

- Protein shake for Breakfast @730am

- Scrambled egg with Fat Free cheese @ 1030am

- 2 oz Taco meat (crumbled low fat hamburger with taco seasoning) with FF Cheese @130pm

- 2 oz Cauliflower casserole @430-500pm

- 2 oz crockpot soft cooked chicken and broccoli @ 700-730pm

I log all the information into My Fitness Pal daily...... normally adds up to be 70-75g protein.

Wow natnat919! Im surprised you are able to eat taco meat, cauliflower and broccoli at 3.5 wks out. Your sleeve is great. Ive heard ppl saying it takes the forever to be able to eat broccoli and ground beef! Congrats you are giving me something to look forward to!

I'm a year out and I get between 1,000 and 1,200 calories daily, so it is normal to be struggling alittle at your stage in the game.