I’m 12 days post op. Should I be worrying about calorie intake yet? I’m averaging about 200 calories a day and physically cannot manage more. Should I be concerned? Do I not need to worry yet?

Are you getting enough protein at 200 cals a day?
I am lower than 500 cals a day and I'm 2 weeks today. 1 - 2 protein shakes, bone broth high in protein, sf jello, sf popsicles. 60-90 gr protein. 60 oz water

Definitely not getting enough protein. My NUT did tell me not to stress about that until 8 weeks post op though. I get like 25g of protein on a good day.

Are you not on puréed yets? My doctor cleared me
For puréed diet at one week. I drink one shake a day split up over three meals. I can do more than 4 oz of liquid at a time.

I wouldn't worry about calories, but instead try to focus on getting my protein up

15 hours ago, msauerbrei said:

Are you not on puréed yets? My doctor cleared me
For puréed diet at one week. I drink one shake a day split up over three meals. I can do more than 4 oz of liquid at a time.

I should get the clearance today for pureed. My first follow up is this afternoon.

My team all asked me to focus on getting a minimum of 60g of protein per day and water (the protein primarily to reduce / prevent hair loss). They are positive that getting your protein in from the start is how you prevent hair loss.

1 minute ago, MargoCL said:

They are positive that getting your protein in from the start is how you prevent Hair loss.

I wish that were true.

I'm hoping with the protein plan I'm following and the Biotin I've been on since the beginning of the year it will be. I think there are too many other factors to consider as well. Genetics, medications, current illnesses (my hypothyroidism and uterine fibroids love to take my hair.... that's where biotin has finally helped me)... crossing fingers If not... then BF will have to get use to a "short & sassy" hair cut. LOL

On 9/3/2018 at 6:05 PM, msauerbrei said:

I’m 12 days post op. Should I be worrying about calorie intake yet? I’m averaging about 200 calories a day and physically cannot manage more. Should I be concerned? Do I not need to worry yet?

I'm about 5 weeks post op and I am still averaging 200 calories a day as well. My Nutritionist told me not to worry about the calories or protein count int he beginning, just worry about healing. She said I would be incapable of having anywhere near 500 calories. I eat 3 meals a day, make sure I get my protein and that's about it.

I'm in a major stall, so hoping I'm not messing up too badly!

On 09/04/2018 at 11:26, MargoCL said:

I'm hoping with the Protein plan I'm following and the Biotin I've been on since the beginning of the year it will be. I think there are too many other factors to consider as well. Genetics, medications, current illnesses (my hypothyroidism and uterine fibroids love to take my hair.... that's where biotin has finally helped me)... crossing fingers If not... then BF will have to get use to a "short & sassy" hair cut. LOL

The hair loss is a result of the rapid weight loss. The protein helps a bit but unless you’re losing really slow it’s inevitable.

On 09/04/2018 at 21:06, Plucky said:

I'm about 5 weeks post op and I am still averaging 200 calories a day as well. My Nutritionist told me not to worry about the calories or Protein count int he beginning, just worry about healing. She said I would be incapable of having anywhere near 500 calories. I eat 3 meals a day, make sure I get my protein and that's about it.



I'm in a major stall, so hoping I'm not messing up too badly!

I got to about 499 calories today. That was adding some cheese to every meal.

I got to about 499 calories today. That was adding some cheese to every meal.

Lol. I love cheese and glad it has protein but I'm guessing that somewhere down the line I should reduce my intake of it. That's going to be a sad day for me. [emoji17]