How many calories per day for a man who is 2 weeks post op?

[RussT 495]

I'm going to call my surgeon's office on Monday and ask their nutritionist, but I wanted to see what everyone's opinion was on this.

How many maximum calories should I be hitting per day in my 2nd week post op? Also, how many ounces of Protein per day should I be eating besides my three 4 ounce Protein shakes?

Thanks!

[Mindy78 372]

My dr didnt give me a set amount except 70% should be lean Protein followed by veggies then few carbs

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[trekker954 421]

You should not be counting calories at all. I was only allowed Protein, no veggies, no carbs, no fruit. But some can. Go with your surgeons directions. Mine 60 to 80 Protein and at least 64 ounces of liquids. 2 weeks out, you will likely get neither but this is what you need to aim for, especially the Water. And at 2 weeks you should start your Vitamins. It's your JOB to get in that Water to avoid landing back in the hospital for an IV.

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[shedo82773 1,236]

My Surgeon said that I should get 60 to 80grams of Protein a day and 64Oz liquids a day. When I had my RNY I was still doing Protein drinks for 4 weeks after my surgery. I was also told not to count calories and always do dense Protein first. I'm 3 years out and I still don't get much veggies or fruit. I eat a banana once and awhile.

[Djmohr 6,965]

Hopefully when you call, they will tell you not to focus on calories at all. The goal is to focus on the amount of Protein. Because you cannot eat much at this point, they dont worry so much about calories.

It will come into play down the road and you should use a program like myfitnesspal for tracking so you know what you are consuming.

Best of luck to you!

[Thick2Thin2016 63]

I don't believe that before you hit maintenance that you need to count calories.The main goal is to hit the higher limits of Protein and Water consumption.By doing that you almost can't blow the diet unless you are eating high carbs or sugar.

[RussT 495]

Thanks everyone. I'm going to call my surgeon's office tomorrow and talk to the nutritionist. I'm still very confused because they say I should be having 70-80 grams of Protein per day, but the 3 Protein Shakes they want me to have per day add up to 102 grams of Protein. Am I not going to lose as much weight if I'm having too much protein??