calories/snacks

[bypasswitch 30]

hello! im about 7 weeks post op and im not sure what my calorie intake should be. i see my surgeon in a week and will ask him as well but what was your calorie intake at this point and did your plan call for Snacks between meals? right now im trying to stay at 800 calories max with one snack between lunch and dinner but im still finding myself hungry throughout the day and would like to have a mid morning snack. i would love to hear anyones experience/input! thanks!

i drink 40g of Protein a day, get the rest of protein in through my meals, plenty Water, and no more than 2oz of food at a time.

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Edited August 29, 2016 by bypasswitch

[KristenLe 5,979]

We aren't given calories to go by - only Protein and fluids. Our plan says eat 4-6 times a day (small portions) with 3 hours in between. Be sure to drink plenty too.

[LisaMergs 2,854]

Most of us wonder the same thing about calories. My NUT said not to worry about them! Lol. Basically put, if you are following your plan for Protein, liquids, shakes, etc. you will be fine. For me, that adds up to about 800 calories a day, as well. I'm 5 months out. I don't include "snacks", because I don't experience hunger. Have I had them? Yes. Usually a piece of raw veggie or a couple small pretzels (gasp!!!!!). I've even had a handful of plain popcorn without any repercussions. But that's me. And those occasions happen maybe once every week or two. I don't eat bread or waffles or pancakes. My diet other than those two things is to the T, so to speak.

NOTE-I AM NOT SUGGESTING that anyone else do this, it is just me. I have really good will power and can stop after three or four pretzels lol.

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Edited August 29, 2016 by LisaMergs

[bypasswitch 30]

thank you for your input!

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[lifeofblair 308]

I would do a cup of milk (Proteins in liquid!), yogurt, pudding a bunch of little things.

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[catwoman7 10,862]

looks like I was usually getting 700-800 calories when I was at seven weeks out

[jhbeck 29]

My plan had me at 500-600 calories where you are.

I have 2-3 Snacks a day, and was still at that level. If you are feeling hungry throughout the day like that, talk to your dr about acid. The acid in your stomach can mimic the feeling of hunger and affect your food choices, volume, etc. Even if you're not actually having reflux. I went to a stringer reflux medication and that helped with the hungry feeling a lot!

[bypasswitch 30]

i will definitely ask about that because i shouldnt be this hungry during the day! thank you!!

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

hello! im about 7 weeks post op and im not sure what my calorie intake should be. i see my surgeon in a week and will ask him as well but what was your calorie intake at this point and did your plan call for Snacks between meals? right now im trying to stay at 800 calories max with one snack between lunch and dinner but im still finding myself hungry throughout the day and would like to have a mid morning snack. i would love to hear anyones experience/input! thanks!

i drink 40g of Protein a day, get the rest of protein in through my meals, plenty Water, and no more than 2oz of food at a time.

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Calories are relative to your protein. What is your protein target? Are you getting that much, every day?

[bypasswitch 30]

my Protein goal my surgeon set for me right now is 60g, i get almost 80g in most of the time.

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