HELP!!!! AM I CONSUMING ENOUGH CALORIES???

Hi all of my January friends!!!! I had lap rny on January 10, 2005 and so far have lost 87 pounds. I started on my surgery date at 261 pounds. I need to lose approximately 52-54 more pounds, hopefully by my one year anniversary. Would someone please tell me how many calories I should be consuming at almost 8 months post op? I'm currently at 600-700 calories per day whi*****ludes my 2 protein drinks from which I get 80 grams of protein per day. I eat only 2 meals, no snacks (my surgeon does not allow them). I always eat 4 oz. of protein and some vegetables. Also, sometimes I will have a piece of string cheese. I also drink 120-140 oz. of water. Should I be getting in more calories? My weight loss seems to have slowed down. I know I am still losing inches, but the scale just won't move. I have been so careful with my calorie intake and am wondering if I should up the number. I would appreciate any advice you have to offer. I also exercise on a regular basis. Everyone have a wonderful week!!!!! Aloha, Pat 261/174/115-120 (I'm only 5 feet tall)

Pat, WOW, I could not survive on 600-700 calories. I eat 1000-1200 calories a day and that includes 2 protein drinks each with 165 calories. We only absorb 30 grams of protein at once. I drink 100 ounces or more of water, crystal lite etc each day and consume 75-90 grams of protein. I stay below 40 carbs. I eat 3 meals and 2 snacks every day. I have lost 108 lbs since my surgery, Jan 18. And still steadily lose about 10 pounds per month. Started out at 312 and now weigh 204. Rhonda 312/204/155???

That is so weird to me that your dr does not allow snacks. I was told by my dr and my dietician that I need to consume 6 small meals a day. This helps your metabolism speed up and make you lose weight better. I would maybe call a dietician to see what they say. I know my Drs office had one on staff. Maybe call them to see they will know exactly what to do. Suzanne 300/185/150

I get about 800-900 calories a day and like you my doctor says no snacks. He does let me have 3-4 meals a day. I am not allowed to drink protien drinks though, doc wants me to get my protien from food sources. That can be hard with 4 meals a day. Jenn

Congratulations on your weight loss success thus far!!!! I was released from the hospital on 2/3 weighing in at 306 (+9 lbs from surgery day of 1/11) - to date, I have lost 95 lbs, eating an average of 800 cal/day, 3 meals and 2 snacks/day, 60-70 gms protein, less than 50 carbs. I am a bum when it comes to exercise, though, and know without a doubt that I would lose more with that adjunct. At six months, my doc's office has a goal of 1,000-1,200 cal/day - I can't get to that number without ice cream or a breve' SF van latte from starbucks I, too, am a shortie, 5'1" on a good day, and will probably lose my inch at goal - oh, well... isn't that why they make platforms and stilettos?!? You're doing GREAT -- keep up the good work! (((((skinny hugs))))) wendyb 297/306/211/thin!

Thank you so much to all my January friends *****sponded to my post. I truly appreciate all of you. That's what I love about this website. There is always love and support when you need it. You are all doing awesome too in your journey. Congratulations!! Have a wonderful week and God Bless. Aloha, Pat

I just had my check-up with my surgeon yesterday, and I specifically asked him about calories because I have been having a problem with low blood sugar. He said that, by now, I should be having 1100-1200 calories a day. I was relieved because that's exactly what I'm eating. I'm such a slow loser that I thought I was eating too much, but apparently not. I'm down 77 pounds since January 31. He seems to think that's a good loss. I don't mind that it's slow--I just want a guarantee that it will continue!