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Calorie intake?

I'm 6 weeks post op and interested to know average calorie intake for all stages really. I average around 700 cals of 'normal food' now. Is that average, high or low?

I know some people only count Protein. I do both.

Interested to hear any experiences

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    • zonetracy
      zonetracy

      I'm 3 weeks out and getting about 500-600 calories a day. I saw my surgeon today and asked her what I should be getting. She said 800-1200 per day once I'm able to eat more.

    • hildegardhamhocker
      hildegardhamhocker

      My bariatric center, dietician, etc., said my goal was 800 calories a day and 80 plus grams of protein. I am 11 months out and have lost 115 pounds. I fluctuate between 750 and 850 calories and always

    • joatsaint
      joatsaint

      My doc wanted me eating no more than 800 calories in total. I tried to stick to 75% protein and 25% carbs. I ate that amount for about 6 months. Then slowly increased my intake as Frankensleeve healed

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    I wish I had the patience you guys do. I gave up on counting calories and just work out like crazy and hope it works. So far it has. :)

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    I wish I had the patience you guys do. I gave up on counting calories and just work out like crazy and hope it works. So far it has. :)

    If you have a smart phone it's easy to track calories with my fitness pal! I find it super easy to use and really takes a lot of thinking out of it for me!
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    I actually don't know. My surgeon says calories aren't super important right now, I need to concentrate on getting no less than 100g of protein a day, and no more than 50g carbs. I find myself wanting to count calories from a lifetime of being overweight and yoyo dieting, but I'm breaking myself of it. Obsessively a protein and carbs reader.

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