having trouble balancing protein and calories

I am having trouble getting all my protein from solid food but am worried that my calories are too high at 900 to 1000. What is your experience?

 Morning Chrispy!

At less than 3 months out, I wouldn't worry too much about the calories.  Do focus on getting the protein and water in.  Check with your DR or NUT to confirm where you should be.

You may want to calculate your Base Metabolic Rate (BMR).  BMR reflects the amount of calories used by the body to maintain normal functions when at rest.  Here is a great website to do the calculation:   http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/  

At nearly 7 months post RNY, I still use Unjury or another protein powder in the morning for breakfast, after my workout.  Taking in protein within 20-30 minutes of a workout helps build muscle, which burns more calories.  My breakfast is a scoop of Protein Powder (20 grams) mixed with a Sm Yogurt (Activia 8 grams) + some high  protein cereal (1/2 cup Kashi - 4 grams) so for Breakfast I've got 30 grams protein in.  For my mid morning snack, around 10:30, I have a protein bar (Pure Protein 20 grams).  Lunch is a protein (chicken breast, left over meat from last nights dinner) about 10 grams.  I may do a 2nd protein bar in the afternoon or some nuts.  This will add another 10-15 grams of protein.  Dinner is meat/protein (10-15 grams) and salad.  So I am doing about 70-80 grams of protein a day.  Calories are 1200 - 1500.

I'm sure others on this site have other thoughts and suggestions.

Good luck and hang in there!

G You sure are looking good! Thanks for the response. I am going through a lot metally. LOL it is crazy how your mind plays tricks on you. As I have been logging food I' getting worried when calories get too high. Good example is I can eat most beef with no trouble. So when I do I notice my calories are higher. Trying to stick with chicken or turkey but.....

Thanks again.

As an alternative to beef, you may want to take a look at buffalo steaks.  My wife got some at CostCo (little filet-type things) that were amazing.  The calories and fat are a lot lower than beef, and the flavor is even better.  We had these during the pre-op 1200 calorie/day diet, and I loved them!

A few things in general...Try and mix your protein shake with milk.  It counts for both liquid and protein.  Also I would put 1-2oz of milk or cottage cheese on my nightstand.  If I had to pee in the middle of the night, I would have a small amount of whatever was on that stand.  Don't remember about the calories...You need to talk to your nut.  Brian  PS have you been able to try Wendy's Chili...With cheese.  A real lifesaver early on post WLS.  PSS  Be careful with beef.  For some it may not sit well for a month or two...Trial and error.  Also pork can be very very hard to digest...Be real careful early on with that one even more than beef.

My 2 cents:  Don't worry about counting calories, if you eat meat first at every meal you will get full before you eat bad foods.  Don't forget yogurt and milk for easy protein and simple carbs.

Your BMR is probably over 3000 calories per day.  Depends on how active you are, of course.  I'm about the same place as you are.  

The calories really don't matter unless you are scarfing only carbs.  Protein and water at this point.  :-)