How many calories

[Kat 3]

How many calories are you eating wondering if I am eating too little.I am eating on average 400 a day. I am 3 months out from gastric bypass.

[swimbikerun 1,038]

Between 400-500 at 2 months out.

[Arabesque 6,484]

400 does seem pretty low for three months out & that’s coming from a low calorie eater while losing (I was about 900 at 6months & took almost 3 years to get to where I am now at about 1500/1600). Though you can only eat what you physically can eat (quantity & quality).

Best advice is to speak with your dietician to see what they recommend you should be consuming - we have different needs. Then work at slowly getting to their recommendations. They may be able to suggest some things you can add to your eating plan to boost your calories & nutrition (which is equally an issue to watch).

[Shanna NYC 128]

400 does seem a bit low to me as well. How much Protein are you getting in? Though i know it can be difficult to get in your exact targets, I find that may not be enough to keep up with energy levels and overall nutrition.

I'm on avg about 900-1000 calories a day and I'm 7 months out. Typically avg bet 80-90g protein. Some days are a struggle and others are easier. Sometimes I still need a Protein Shake because I can't eat enough solids.

[BigZ 65]

I am 3 months PO, and I am around 600-800 calories a day. My dietician claims by 6 months I should be around 1000/day. I do have some days where I am below 300/400 calories. I avg 80+ g Protein a day. I still need to drink a Protein Shake every day.

[summerseeker 1,851]

As everyone has a different regime, it would be advisable for you to contact your team and ask where they want you to be.

[ChunkCat 676]

18 hours ago, Kat said:

How many calories are you eating wondering if I am eating too little.I am eating on average 400 a day. I am 3 months out from gastric bypass.

Are you meeting your Protein goals at 400 calories a day?? Some programs will give you calorie goals, but others tend to focus on macros. Which does your doctor/dietician use? I know at 400 calories I'd be waaay below my protein goals, and those protein goals are very important to maintain your muscle mass as you lose weight. By 3 months out you should be able to hit them most days, or at least get close.

[The Greater Fool 1,952]

What are these 'calories' of which you speak? I never counted calories, my plan was much simpler. Simple plan for a simple man.

More seriously, I can't see how 400 calories for 3 months is anywhere near healthy. You need to do better.

Good luck,

Tek

[Spinoza 1,182]

That does seem low calorie-wise. Is this in keeping with your team's plan OP? I agree with the others - focus on macros now - you should be hitting those goals every day (or as close to that as possible).

I wish you all the luck in the months ahead.

S

[Kat 3]

Thanks I typically get my Protein in but I am still doing Protein Drinks

[pintsizedmallrat 470]

I am 26 months post op, and I am very small and female (4'11", currently weigh 102)...I eat 1100 calories on weekdays and 1300 calories on weekends, sometimes a bit more if I'm especially active.

[Sigh 192]

I never have counted calories at all— I think protein/fluid goals and staying with healthy choices/watching portion sizes are more what my drs want me doing. Im at 8 months with sleeve, and pretty much moving to maintenance and some days i can eat more than others— so best advise already given here is talk to your team.

[FifiLux 96]

On 11/15/2023 at 8:02 PM, Sigh said:

I never have counted calories at all— I think protein/fluid goals and staying with healthy choices/watching portion sizes are more what my drs want me doing. Im at 8 months with sleeve, and pretty much moving to maintenance and some days i can eat more than others— so best advise already given here is talk to your team.

Thank God. I am the same and was getting a bit worried about the fact I wasn't counting calories.

I am just trying to eat small and regularly while including liquids. I am worried that I am not getting enough Protein all the time but just not hungry enough to be able to fit more in most days. I didn't want to get into weighing out foods and tracking as felt that was putting too much stress on myself, just trying to be as healthy as possible in my food choices, with some occasional blips (slice of ready meal lasagna tonight). Some days I can eat slightly larger portions but figure a bit of extra bean stew isn't going to send me over the edge