Average calorie intake post op

Until you're in maintenance, what's the average calorie intake.

My nutritionist said 800 as the max. Seems like too much though some days I'm within 100-200 and sometimes less. But I feel like I'm overeating. Is that normal?

are you losing weight?

I am. Seems slow-ish but I am. 

the reason i ask is i asked the dietician at my one-on-one about calories and she said concentrate on the right proteins and not to focus too much on calories.  that's a bit awkward for me but i'm trusting the advice...if you are losing weight i think it means you're doing it right.

good luck!

Thanks!-I get between 50-65 g a day of protein. Sometimes though as little as 40 on really bad days

Calorie intake is a funny thing because there are more factors than just a number   Activity level would allow for more calories.   But your main focus should be protein intake   It's very important to get lots of protein.  A huge one is it helps slow down hair loss 

800 may be normal at 6 or 7 months post op.  Just work on your protein and fluids at this point.  Measure your servings and stop when done.   The first 4 Months I rarely got above 500 calories.  Take full advantage of your honeymoon first 6 months.  

To the poster who indicated you can eat more with activity...NO, NO, NO.  Please, don't eat exercise calories back.  Measure, weigh,  portion, eat, put fork down.

I was only around 600 when doing shakes. But there's no way I can get in 60g of protein and not be around 800. :( I'm still trying to focus on protein bc I get full quickly. She insisted I try veg and fruit and I'm like with protein and I can barely do it.

Whoever said rny was the easy way out is out of their minds. This is tough!

You could try this protein.  I get it from costco.  if you have 2 shakes you're already at 70 grams of protein...and only 150 calories per shake.  I use it now and I plan to continue to use it post OP.

They ask that you eat actual food for protein and make it dense protein.