Caloric needs

Can anyone direct me to an article or other credible source of information that discusses caloric intake at each stage of post-op?  I am one month out and looking for guidance about calories needs to sustain my body but also to lose weight.  Thanks!

The best I can do for you is point you to the Harris-Benedict calculations
1) calculate total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)

To determine the base TDEE for females:

TDEE = 655 + (4.4 x weight pounds) + (4.6 x height in inches) - (4.7 x age in years)

To determine the base TDEE for males:

TDEE = 655 + (6.2 x weight pounds) + (12.7 x height in inches) - (6.8 x age in years)

2) build on that based on daily activity levels

	Females
Little or no exercise	TDEE x 1.2
Light exercise	TDEE x 1.375
Moderate exercise	TDEE x 1.55
Heavy exercise	TDEE x 1.725
Very heavy exercise	TDEE x 1.9

or

Males
Little or no exercise	TDEE x 1.2
Light exercise	TDEE x 1.375
Moderate exercise	TDEE x 1.55
Heavy exercise	TDEE x 1.725
Very heavy exercise	TDEE x 1.96

And please discuss this with your doc!

Thank you both for your replies and information.  My doc does not have a NUT on staff (I know, disappointing!)  I did find a wonderful NUT that did my RMR and gave me some ideas about the post-op diet.  I will definitely look at the info/articles you recommended to compare.  Thanks again!

i am not sure that these actually mention calories but the rule of thumb i believe is 600-800 cals a day,  however these are three excellent resources of what you should be eating and lots of other great info,  hope this helps  jeani
http://www.sleeveguide.com/uploads/1/7/9/4/1794785/dietguidevged42006feb.pdf
http://www.cornellweightlosssurgery.org/pdf/dietary_guidelines_sleeve_gastrectomy.pdf
http://www.iabsobesitysurgery.com/Media/Forms/SleeveDietGuide.pdf