How many calories should I be intaking

[leonycr 0]

Ok so I had my surgery on the 12th so I'm on liquid diet but u can have Jello, popsicle sticks all sugar free of course but I don't know how eat should I be measuring my food and having a certain amount or should I be eating until I feel full an if soo how many calories should I be intaking

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[laney 172]

My surgeons office gave me a menu for two weeks. I am allowed 1,000 to 1,200 calories a day with Protein from 80g to 90g. I am on soft foods so a lot of fish, turkey chop meat and chicken chop meat. I eat about 2 to 3 ounces of meat at lunch and dinner. You will start feeling full. Stop eating so you do not get sick. I hope this helps you

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[laney 172]

You should also ask your surge is office for guide lines. They should be able to help you with that. Speak with the nutritionist.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Ok so I had my surgery on the 12th so I'm on liquid diet but u can have Jello, popsicle sticks all sugar free of course but I don't know how eat should I be measuring my food and having a certain amount or should I be eating until I feel full an if soo how many calories should I be intaking

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You shouldn't need to measure liquids (popsicles and Jello included). I was told not to even worry about calories at that point. Getting Protein and fluids were what's important. Are you allowed Protein shakes yet?

[Sinta 27]

I also had my surgery on the 12th. My surgeon has me on low to no calories for 4 weeks post op. liquids only and not even required to drink Protein shakes. I can have a couple ounces of Protein if I want, but he's more concerned with hydration.

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[Bufflehead 6,358]

It really varies a lot from program to program. When I was on full liquids (the first four weeks after surgery) I was definitely ordered to count calories and get no more than 650 per day. When I moved on to purees, it was 800 calories per day.

For most people liquids aren't going to make you feel full, so that isn't a good measure for when to stop. In fact, it really isn't ever a good measure. IMO you should make it your plan *for the rest of your life* to eat until you feel satisfied, not full.

Satisfied = not really hungry anymore

Full = physically stuffed to capacity

But on liquids, and especially with your nerves all traumatized from surgery, looking for any sort of physical sensation from your stomach is probably not going to be helpful. Focus on getting all the liquid and Protein that you need. Get in touch with your surgeon's office to see if you are supposed to be counting calories or carbs. Good luck!