Hi, 6 days post-op'er. Trying to get those 3 meals a day in. But, barely hitting 100 calories a day, and up to about 32 oz of water daily. Still bloated and achy from surgery. How many calories are too little? Adding protein powder where I can, but ingesting so little can't imagine I'm getting all I need. Scale barely moving. Only 5 pounds down from surgery - 9 lbs if I include the water weight gained from IV.

Initially I couldn't consume many calories. focus on getting as much Protein in and fluids as you can. It is difficult at first as your new tummy is swollen. Every day will get better. Keep something in hand at all times, be it Water or a Protein Drink. Good luck! You will get there.

What is your surgeon's plan? Mine was 45 ounces of clear fruit juice (apple, white grape, cranberry) diluted with 45 ounces of Water, per day (500-900 calories depending on the juice). In addition, I could have broth, sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello.

That was the first week. They told me Protein and calories are secondary in importance for several weeks, as long as you're getting in your fluids. After all, we've stored up a lot of energy as it is.

They actually gave me a list that included yogurt, tuna fish, cottage cheese. I'm on day 9 now and tolerating slightly more. But mostly soups and yogurt.

How are you doing? I'm feeling the same way you did at 6 days post op and hoping it gets better:)

I was sleeved on the 28th and I've been having the same issues I have been getting under 200 calories each day on average and about 32 ounces of water. Overall I'm feeling pretty good physically with the exception of the one incision toward the right side, that ones been very painful.

I had my sleeve done on 9/30/15 and I was told to just worry about my fluid intake. I'm supposed to get in 64oz a day but I'm lucky if I can get in 32oz!! I never thought drinking liquids would be so hard! I am eating some SF Popsicles & a few bites of SF Jello but it's just hard.

This early out I wasn't concerned with "meals". I was sipping all day. My primary goal was to get in all of my Protein and Fluid.

My surgeon was adamant that getting in enough protein was critical for healing. With one exception, I was able to get in my 100 grams of protein every day from the second day after surgery. Fortunately, when on clear and full liquids, you naturally have a boost toward your fluid goal.

Was it easy? No. But I set a goal, and just didn't go to bed each night until I had reached my goal.

Just keep sipping, it does get easier.