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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!!!

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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.

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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)

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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

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