Just curious, how many calories I should be getting at three weeks out? I know not everyone counts calories, but it seems with my shakes, and now purees I'm getting around 900, and I'm thinking this is too much. I just fear if they are this high right now what will they be by three months?

At my 2 week follow up, which happened in my third week, I was told to consume 700-1000 calories. I told my doc I wasn't getting anything near that. I average about 500-650 calories. He told that he wasn't too worried but to focus on getting between 60-80 grams of Protein and my Water requirement.

I suggest asking your surgeon or nutritionist for what is best for you.

I was told to focus on protein and water goals. I am not counting calories.

I was wondering the same thing and spoke to my nutritionist this AM. Protein and Water goals are my focus. My NUT said not to worry about the calories in this healing period. After I'm released for "regular" eating she said Id be focusing on protein and water and calories in the range of 1000-1200. She also mentioned that everyone is different and needs different calories based on their size and activity level.

Don't count calories, stick to what your nutritionist says and try to follow that, protein shakes and water are your best friends right now.

This was a big relief to read. I am just over 3 weeks, and getting between 700 to 900 cals a day.

Even adding up my minimal diet it is 710, and I hear some people even saying to do 500 a day.

I could see 500 pre op liquid diet, but not now.

Egg with cheese, Protein shakes with skim milk, and a yogurt a day. On occasion I eat a baby food thing of prunes to help with the constipation.

this forum is so helpful.