1 month post-op. Question about caloric intake.

hi all,  I am exactly 1 month out from my VSG.  I was really lucky in that things went completely smoothly, I was up and on my feet in just a few hours, and have not had a single problem taking in my required liquids and protein since the very beginning.  Haven't thrown up even once, nor have I experienced any heart burn or indigestion.  I lost 22 pounds in the three months leading up to surgery, and have lost a whopping 26 in the month since.  All in all I am feeling f@#%'n amazing and wish I had done this years ago.

My question...I know that we should do everything we can to take advantage of the honeymoon stage.  I am still not on a completely full texture diet...still have 2 weeks of chopped foods to go.  Per day, I have been averaging between 75 and 90 grams of protein with a total caloric intake of between 650 and 750.   Does this sound right?  What were others doing during their first several months as they strove to meet their goals?  I am not hungry, which is amazing, and part of me feels like I could actually lower my caloric intake. 

I would love to hear from others their thoughts and suggestions.

Thanks.

I think I averaged about 600 calories for the first few months, and bumped up to maybe 800 after 8 or 9 months.

I think the first few weeks, when you're not on "real" food yet, are a little harder to ballpark on calories. Make sure you're logging everything and keeping your carbs low, and keep a good eye on things as you progress to the normal stuff.

You've done a great job so far, keep it up!!

Thanks for your reply.

I log absolutely everything that passes my lips, so I am sure of my caloric intake.

I think I am a bit unlucky in a way in that I can eat pretty much anything on my list without any trouble at all.  No nausea at all.  I also don't really fill up, but on the other hand, i really feel no hunger.  

I'm keeping way low on carbs and fat, focussing on the protein.  But unlike others, I have no trouble at all eating enough to meet my protein goals.

Again, I'm doing in the high 600's in terms of daily calories.  

But if I cut down more on carbs and fat, and just went almost pure protein, I could probably cut another 100 calories.

Am I being obsessive?  Or should I stick with what I'm doing?

Hi Matthew,

I haven't had my surgery yet but don't we all have to worry about reducing the calorie intake too low that you body will hold on to everything you eat and you will plateau? We all want it today (trust me I do) but it sounds like you have been doing the right thing and doing amazing!

That is a total myth. Plateaus are common, but the less you eat, the more you will lose. Your body will not hold on to anything.

I think we re-evaluate what we are doing constantly on this journey. For now what you are doing seems to be working, you are following a protein forward diet and getting your fluids in. Sounds great. I would say I was doing 550-750 at your stage. You might be eating the same volume everyday but some foods have more calories for the same volume. Have exactly the same number of calories daily isn't necessary as long as you are keeping them low and you are still losing. Just realize stalls and small fluctuations may happen in the future and it doesn't mean you are doing anything wrong. Just part of the process. Congratulations, Great Job!

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