Daily diet

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I'm way over then! Right now I'm at 1200 calories. Any suggestions on foods that are high sources of Protein?

If you are pre-op, don't attempt to follow a post-op diet. Wait and talk to your NUT about your specific needs. 800 calories is low for post-op anyway.

Good sources of protein: lean meats (turkey, chicken, fish, tuna, salmon, shrimp, lean beef, pork, etc.), cheese (cottage cheese, low fat cheese, regular cheese), Greek yogurt, Beans, etc.

800 isn't low. It's entirely possible to eat in that range and be completely sated. Especially if it's good, clean food.

[Babbs 14,681]

Wow. I've been at 1100-1200 for months. I guess it goes to show we are all different. There are days I only get 800 for sure. But I also know when I'm not eating enough, I stop losing. Like I said, we're all different.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Typically I range between 800 - a little over 1,000. Looking back at MFP My low for this week was 802 and my high was 1,088. I always hit 100gm of Protein but my Protein shake isn't very high in calories. I lose as long as I hit my Protein level and exercise.

[atontor 1,068]

I'm way over then! Right now I'm at 1200 calories. Any suggestions on foods that are high sources of Protein?

I ate a lot of chicken and Beans during my purée stage and after along with my Protein Shakes that had 40 grams per bottle which was great.

[Elode 8,093]

@@Babbs Yes I stay at 800 a day, sometimes it's a struggle just to make that. That's why I keep shakes around. I eat small amounts throughout the day. Remember I don't exercise. I'm busy most of the day, if I were to exercise I would eat more if I could. My labs are perfect so I'm not worried and my labs are perfect without taking any Vitamins or supplement. I just eat clean and healthy a lot of fish and seafood. I think my sleeve is pretty tiny.

[Elizabeth Matheson 2]

I have no idea how many calories i eat- and it is quite liberating.

My dietician (i am in Australia so i guess that is the equivalent of your NUT) focuses on Low Cab High fat with no calorie counting or weighing- rather working for a hunger level of "satisfied'

On a typical day i would eat the following

Breakfast- Egg, ham and cheese omelet.

Lunch: Roast Lamb and veg Cauliflower, brocoli, Beans and aspargus.

Dinner- Spaghetti Bologonese (instead of Pasta i would make zucchini noodles)

I serve these up on a plate that is the size of a bread plate.

I am a 11 months out and have lost 40 Kg (88 pounds) and have about 14 pounds to go.

I sometimes add in a piece of fruit if i am hungry.

In terms of treats- i still have them (although my taste buds changed post surgery and i don't enjoy sweets as much.)