Calorie intake...

I am almost 5 months post-op and am wondering what is the right calorie amount for me. I was 311 and am now 205. I don't really count my calories. I watch my carbs and protien. What is the right amount of carbs and fat? I also have a hard time with chicken and a lot of other meats. Am going to try veggie meats to see if that is better. Thanks for any help! Karry

Wow - congratulations on the loss - alot in just 5 months. I am 2-1/2 months postop and have only lost 35 lbs, but I am not exercising and that probably means a lot. Went from 262 to 228 so far. My nutritionist at my doctor's office says 0-3 months 800 calories, 3-6 months 1200 and six months and longer 1600 calories. Sounds like a lot, but that is what she recommended. You should ask your doctor or nutritionist. Good luck. Lynne

Karry, Wow that is awesome weight loss hun, congrats..... The Nutritionist that I am going to now for my weight loss program said I will be on a 1200 calorie diet but I am still pre-op right now. Just wanted to let ya know.....take care and best of luck Debra P

Let me start by saying Congrats all that HUGH weight lost. That is great. I've started logging everything I eat and drink on fitday.com. And I have to say I'm so glad I did. I thought I was only eating about 200-500 calorie a day. But I found out I've been eating from 200-900 per day. One day I was able to get it up around 1200. But that's because I am going crazy with the carbs. But trying going on fitday.com and that can help you watch your food intake. Good luck Maria