I'm wondering how many calories everyone was eating in the weeks after surgery?

I'm only eating 300 cals a day which seems so crazy! I'm only a few days post op so I think I'm being crazy but I'm curious what is normal.

It should be said I'm not hungry at all and I mean at all!!!

2 hours ago, clo_doe said:

I'm wondering how many calories everyone was eating in the weeks after surgery?

I'm only eating 300 cals a day which seems so crazy! I'm only a few days post op so I think I'm being crazy but I'm curious what is normal.

It should be said I'm not hungry at all and I mean at all!!!

I think I am eating somewhere's between 500-575 calories a day. I know it's crazy. By all rights I should be ravenous but I have no hunger, head or otherwise. That much said, I am growing sick of liquids only. I am looking forward to finally being able to have something pureed.

I'm Week 1 with clear liquids (50% diluted 100% juice x 64 ounces) and I am getting about 400 kcals per day.

400-500 cals at 2-4 weeks so far. I don't really go over 500 cals including protein drinks and vitamins. (Not intentionally keeping them low--it just happens). I get 60g protein daily.

In weeks:

Week 1 - 150/day

Week 2 - 200/day

Week 3 - 300/day

Week 4 - 400/day

Week 5 to 4 months - 500 - 600/day

5 months to 7 months - 600 - 1000/day (Around this time, I took up lifting and found myself being hungry more and needing more meals) - Slowly increased the calorie count each week.

7 months til Now - 900 - 1050/day

5 hours ago, clo_doe said:

I'm wondering how many calories everyone was eating in the weeks after surgery?

I'm only eating 300 cals a day which seems so crazy! I'm only a few days post op so I think I'm being crazy but I'm curious what is normal.

It should be said I'm not hungry at all and I mean at all!!!

I'm usually around 300-400 calories. I love it and am taking advantage of not being hungry, and not forcing myself to eat & take in more calories than my body is telling me to.

As usual, I'm the outlier. LOL

My group pushed us to get 1000-1200 calories per day. I accomplished this in week 3. I will say that most people in my group weren't hitting 1000 until week 4 or 5...but the nutritionist started asking you to try at week 3 and I didn't have any problem.

If you're not hungry...don't eat. Get your protein in, and be thankful for your lack of appetite. (I was starving)

Edited March 19, 20188 yr by Creekimp13

I’m 7 months out and only eat 300 to 400 calories day. If I get in my protein, there is no room for anything else