8 months out-- how many calories

Just wondering what your surgeon or NUT says about how many calories you should have at this point?

At 8 months I was on 800 calories, with 60% from protein. And I was encouraged to make sure my "diet" consisted of a wide variety of foods, including low glycemic fruits and vegetables, and whole grains, as well as some good fats.

Ann

 

Hi there I had surgery a few days after you. You look great! How are you feeling and how much have you lost? Are you tolerating just about everything?
I am down 110 pounds total- 10 i lost during my pre surgery liquid fast. I went to my doctors support group mtg last night and this topic came up. The nutritiionist said we should try to stay under 1000 cals max at this point and for the forseeable future. They also recommended we try this fitday.com so I went on and signed up today and I am already shocked that I am picking too much and going over my calories! I eat so little, I just didnt think it would be that high! I had about 1200 yest...so not too bad, but I am so glad I found fitday because I think it will help me keep better track of what I am taking in. How much more do you want to lose or are you done?
I would like to lose another 20 pounds I think.....but I am really happy at this weight too! I  have gone from a size 28/30 to a 14! I'll take it!
Well congrats to you and keep in touch....
Best,
Deb in Boston

Thanks for the compliments. I am feeling really good. I also have lost about 110 total. I started at 270 so I am currently 160. I will be happy if I get to 150 but really would like to reach 135. So from a size 20 to a juniors 11 right now.

I did sign up for fitday also and was using it a lot for awhile and then got out of the habit. I should start doing it again. I don't think that I am reaching 1000 a day but I should monitor to be sure.
Thanks and good luck

your rny date said you had it a 1 year and 8 months ago. shouldnt it be 2008

you are right.. thanks just updated it