Calorie intake-post op

Hi-

Does anyone know how many calories we should be consuming when we are 2 months post-op, 3 months post-op,,,,,,,,,,,etc?????????

I am a bit confused at this part.

Happy Wednesday-
Joy.

Hi Joy!

I am confused by this too, but your surgeon's office should have given you guidelines as to how many calories or volume that you should be able to eat at this point.  Check with them.


I wish I could be of more help, but my NUT won't give a direct answer to any question like this and I find it very frustrating.

Good luck!

Berts4,

I find WLS nuts very frustrating too! 

Not sure if you saw this already, but here is the link to what the OH section on the RNY diet says. They say 800-1200 calories a day and have recommendations on from which food groups. Hope it helps.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/rny/nutritional-guidelines -after-roux-en-y-gastric-bypass-surgery.html

Nicolle

Hi, Joy!

I had the DS, but the OH page on the RNY diet says 800-1200 calories a day on the "Phase V: Regular Diet."

(Here's the full link: http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/rny/nutritional-guidelines -after-roux-en-y-gastric-bypass-surgery.html)

Hope this helps!

Nicolle

Phase V: Regular Diet
1. After 2 weeks on the Soft Diet, you may begin the Regular Diet if ready. You may be ready for this phase at 1 month after surgery or possibly not until 2 months after surgery. Everybody progresses differently.

2. This is the last stage of the diet progression. Continue to add new foods in slowly. Raw fruits and vegetables can be added in as tolerated. You may want to avoid the skin and membranes on fruit.

3. Follow a low-fat diet and avoid simple sugars for life. Your protein goal remains at a minimum of 60 grams each day. For successful weight loss, caloric intake may range between 800-1200 calories each day. Ask your registered dietitian how many calories are appropriate for you.

4. Continue to eat 5-6 small meals each day. As your pouch expands, 3 small meals and 1-2 high protein snacks may be more appropriate.

5. Continue to take your prescribed supplements for life.

6. Keep yourself hydrated! Always drink 6-8 cups of water and low-calorie beverages daily.

7. Continue to track your daily intake and activities. Include calories, protein, fluids, supplements and exercise.

The following are examples of foods from each food group that are included on a Regular Diet:

Meat Group (7 grams protein per serving)
¼ cup egg substitute, 2 egg whites or 1 egg
¼ cup fat-free or 1% cottage cheese
1 ounce cooked lean meats (chicken, turkey, pork, fish, beef)
1 Tbsp peanut butter
1 ounce lean luncheon meats
1 ounce low-fat cheese
½ cup cooked beans, peas or lentils

Milk Group (8 grams protein per serving)
1 cup fat-free or 1% milk
¾ cup no-sugar-added/low-fat “lite" yogurt
1 cup sugar-free pudding made with fat free or 1% milk
1 cup cream soup made with milk

Starch Group (3 grams protein per serving)
1 slice of bread (may be tolerated better toasted)
4-6 crackers
½ cup cooked cream of wheat/rice/oatmeal
¾ cup unsweetened dry cereal
½ cup potatoes, winter squash, corn or peas
1/3 cup rice, pasta
1 cup broth-based soup

Fruit Group (0 grams protein per serving)
½ cup canned “lite" fruit 
½ banana or small fresh fruit (avoid skins and membranes)
½ cup unsweetened, diluted fruit juice (limit to ½ cup a day)

Vegetable Group (2 grams protein per serving)
½ cup cooked non-starch vegetables
1 cup raw non-starchy vegetables

Fat Group
1 tsp margarine or oil
2 tsp diet margarine
1 tsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing

This information has been provided courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. Please visit the Cleveland Clinic Bariatric and Metabolic Institute.

Thank you all for the responses and the link!!  I really appreciate your help!!

-Joy