Surgery was 1/9/15, I'm not certain if I have stalled and reached a plateau with my weight, or if my diet has been poor...? I'm noticing I've been eating slightly more carbs, my provider has not specified a certain number of calories per day I should be consuming. I'm very fearful after stepping on the scale and seeing guys gone up 2.5lb... I also feel that as of lately I can eat more, this too makes me nervous. I will be looking for healthy alternatives this week to get back on the wagon

I am feeling the same way and need help getting back on track.

My hope for posting this, is that someone will share what works for them (diet wise). I need the guidance of how many calories should I be consuming (I am 273lb after going up the few pounds). I want suggestions on portions, suggestions on times I should be eating, etc. it sounds so crazy, just want to make sure I'm doing everything the right way, this makes me so nervous

Good morning! My surgery date was 1-12-2015. I eat around 550-750 calories a day. I make a point to try and eat every 3 hours. My pouch is picky, so there are a few staples that I have. I usually make a batch of chili or buffalo chicken in the crock pot. Then I portion it into 1.5 oz containers and freeze it. The buffalo chicken I usually it with a small salad. I also eat the Morningstar farms spicy bean burgers. I can't say that I love them, but I can tolerate it. I can't eat a full bean burger. I can do about 3/4. Sadly, I am still supplementing most of my Protein with shakes. Here's a sample menu of what my day looks like:

7 am: lite and fit vanilla yogurt flavored with sugar free raspberry syrup

10 am: 100 calorie bag of roasted edamane (from sprouts)

12:30 buffalo chicken with salad

1:30 1/2 bottle of protein h2o Water

3:00 premier Protein shake

5:30 veggie burger patty with slice of cheese on it

8:00 100 calorie popcorn (bad habit I need to stop) or 1/2 peeled apple

I have asked my nutritionist about how many calories I should be consuming and she tells me not to worry about that. She wants me to focus on getting 60-70 grams of protein daily.

I hope I was able to help you. Good luck on your journey!

Does your surgeons office offer any kind of post - surgery nutrition support? Surely they want to see you succeed. Maybe give them a call? Good luck!

I have an appointment coming up, I think it may be time to start going back support group mtgs

Good morning! My surgery date was 1-12-2015. I eat around 550-750 calories a day. I make a point to try and eat every 3 hours. My pouch is picky, so there are a few staples that I have. I usually make a batch of chili or buffalo chicken in the crock pot. Then I portion it into 1.5 oz containers and freeze it. The buffalo chicken I usually it with a small salad. I also eat the Morningstar farms spicy bean burgers. I can't say that I love them, but I can tolerate it. I can't eat a full bean burger. I can do about 3/4. Sadly, I am still supplementing most of my Protein with shakes. Here's a sample menu of what my day looks like:

7 am: lite and fit vanilla yogurt flavored with sugar free raspberry syrup

10 am: 100 calorie bag of roasted edamane (from sprouts)

12:30 buffalo chicken with salad

1:30 1/2 bottle of protein h2o Water

3:00 Premier Protein shake

5:30 veggie burger patty with slice of cheese on it

8:00 100 calorie popcorn (bad habit I need to stop) or 1/2 peeled apple

I have asked my nutritionist about how many calories I should be consuming and she tells me not to worry about that. She wants me to focus on getting 60-70 grams of protein daily.

I hope I was able to help you. Good luck on your journey!

I could never eat that much I'm at 3 months.

My surgeon Dr. Marema has instructed me to be eating 700-800 calories at seven weeks out post op. A typical day for me is getting up at 730 having some hot tea with milk and a small teaspoon of sugar, a babybel cheese and a fruit cup of peaches at 9, a protein shake at 11, two ounces of deli meat with a small tomato at one, tuna salad with a couple slices of cucumber at four then my yogurt with a tapioca pudding no sugar added at seven thirty. This obviously changes from day to day but just wanted to give an example

I am also at 5 months post - I have been stalled for three weeks and decided to start using my Calorie Counter ap for the last two weeks to clock my calories. I am eating between 700 to 900 calories per day, and I still drink two premier Protein shakes per day because I still can't eat much at a sitting. I find that I can eat less in the mornings and by the end of the day can almost eat 5 to 6 oz as one sitting. I do tolerate more foods now, but still can't eat very fast or eat very much. I think we all go through this type of stall as our bodies get used to having fewer calories. Try to give yourself a break, make sure you are exercizing and getting enough protein, try to lay off any added carbs and the weight loss will start up again.