I'm 10 days post op today and I'm having trouble getting in all of my protein and water for the day. My doctor didn't give me a minimum caloric intake at this point but said i should have about 3 oz per meal. According to my doctor I can start soft solids today. I'm getting in roughly 200 calories/day and around 30 grams of protein and about 24-30 ounces of water.

I'm afraid that I won't be losing weight well, if I don't up my protein/ calorie/ water but I'm very very afraid not to stretch my pouch.

So here's my question how many calories should I eat at this point? And should I keep eating to get in enough protein even if I'm not hungry?

I would appreciate any input, thanks!

Hi Lilly

I am 13 days post surgery. I don’t think I have been hungry yet, but am pushing myself to get that protein in. I am getting about 40g in a day, gently that is increasing.

On my plan I can eat yoghurt, cottage cheese, today I had a small soft egg. My calories are at 400-500 a day on that and one protein drink.

I think push yourself for just the 64oz water, and towards the 60g protein, whether you want it or not. If I wake in the night? Few sips of water. First thing in the morning, last thing at night. Dehydration is a bummer...

I'll definitely try and push myself to get the protein and water in. I was just a little worried abou stretching my pouch... maybe I'm just a little paranoid

you're physically not going to be able to eat enough to worry about calories at this point - that comes later. Definitely push the fluids, and aim to work up to at least 60 g of protein a day (or whatever your surgeon recommended). That's the most important goal this early out.

57 minutes ago, catwoman7 said:

you're physically not going to be able to eat enough to worry about calories at this point - that comes later. Definitely push the fluids, and aim to work up to at least 60 g of Protein a day (or whatever your surgeon recommended). That's the most important goal this early out.

I will do just that, thanks! But it's not exceeding calorie intake I'm worried about, rather stretching my pouch by trying to force eat to meet protein goals

40 minutes ago, Lilly___ said:

I will do just that, thanks! But it's not exceeding calorie intake I'm worried about, rather stretching my pouch by trying to force eat to meet Protein goals

liquids won't stretch it. Constantly overeating solid foods might - but if you're following your plan's guidelines, you'll be fine.

Okay, thanks!

You would have to really work to stretch your pouch, to the point of eating to beyond full pretty much constantly.

At this point just focus on getting as close to those goals as possible because water and protein not only fuel weight loss but also they will help the overall healing process. I didn't count calories early out but my NUT wanted me up to about 600 a day by the time I was on soft solids and to get up to 1200 calories by 6 months so calories will come later but at this point just focus on water and protein.

I am one week post-op and have pretty much met protein goals, but have fallen short on fluids. For the protein goals, I chose to use Fairlife non-fat milk to mix my protein powder - 1 1/4 cup of Fairlife non-fat milk = 16.2 grams of protein + 2 scoops of protein powder (for example Chike coffee powder) = 20 grams of protein. In one drink, I am getting 36.2 grams of delicious protein. You may want to try using Fairlife milk.

Thanks for your input girls!

I'm a little over a month out and I still have never met my water goal of 64 oz but I'm getting closer each day, as for protein I'm getting 60-65 grams in a day, which I'm hoping is sufficient. I'll give Fairlife a try if I find it, but finding it in Canada has been tough so far, I can't even find Premier protein shakes here.