Daily calorie intake

Does anyone have any idea how many calories I should be consuming daily? I am 8 weeks post-op and am on a full unrestricted diet. I feel like I'm not eating enough. I'm waiting to hear back from my NUT, but wanted to get an idea from you all. Thanks!

Well, I hate to give you a non-answer, but the best thing to do is wait to hear from your NUT.  I don't know what you're eating, but I'd say that at 8 weeks post-op, as long as your following YOUR program's guidelines, you should be okay.

Sometimes it takes a little time to get into the groove, yanno?

Hugs,

Tia

It is definitely taking longer to get into the groove than I thought it would. I felt so prepared pre-op, considering I spent sooooo much time planning and researching. I wasn't prepared for how much of a learning curve there would be, but I'm getting there. I'm still having problems getting all of my protein in, but it is getting easier.

Actually, I would be shocked if you got calorie information - I'm sure at this point, they're more concerned with you getting in as much protein and fluids as possible.

Yes, I promise it gets easier!!!  It's just like anything - now matter how well prepared you think you are, there are always some bumps in the road. 

Hugs,

Tia

Hi Brandi,

The most I probably got this far out was like 500 calories a day.  I focused on my protein intake.  But like Tia said if you are following your doctor's regiment you are doing great.

Hugs,
Cira

Brandi,

Definitely wait to hear from your Nut but I know for me, I was told not to worry about calories at that point.  They were more concerned with getting in the grams of protein needed!  

Heather

Brandi are you keeping track of what  you are eating and drinking?  That really helps.

I use sparkpeople and I was amazed that I'm getting around 700 calories a day.

Hi Brandi I will copy below what is on my Doctors sheet for REGULAR CONSISTENCANY which for me started at week 7 but still check with your NUT as we all know all Docs are differenct.

1. Eat three meals a day no snacking

2. Take small bites and chew well

3. Stop eating when you get full sensation

4.Stop use of liquid protein in between meals at week 7.

5. Avoid fluids 30 minutes before and 90 min after a meal

6. Drink only non caloric non carbonated beverages

7. No liquid calories no juice

8. Avoid grisly or rough meats, bran, granola and other high residue foods.

9. Avoid empty calories from high fat foods.

10. Try to get typically 800 calories a day in for the first 6 months after week 7.

11. No red meat for six months. ( I didn't follow this one...Oops)

12. Salads are now acceptable to eat. WOO HOO!!

So not that you needed all of that but it was on one of my discharge sheets that is titled Regular Consistency begin at week seven. ;o) Good luck honey.