2 years out how many caleries should we be in to not gain weight
That depends. If you want to maintain your current weight, you need to eat the same amount of calories that you burn. But I don't know how many calories you burn in a typical day.
are you gaining, with however many calories you're eating now? If so, you need to eat less or exercise more.
Kelly
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Totally depends on the individual. I see some people posting that they need to keep their calories close to 1000/day to maintain while others can eat 2000+. i figured out what I need by trial and error.
I believe it is White Dove who says to multiply your goal weight by 10 to get a rough estimate. So if your goal is 140, try 1400 calories a day.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
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This ^^^
It depends on your metabolism and your activity level, so what works for one person would cause another to gain weight (and might cause yet another to lose a little weight).
Does your hospital system offer the ability to have your restiing metabolic rate (RMR) tested? That is very useful to determine how many calories you burn just breathing, digesting, etc.
Lora
edited for autocorrect error
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
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Age at RNY: 55, Height: 5'4", Consultation Weight: 331 lbs-12/1/2009, RNY Surgery Weight: 281 lbs-3/22/2010, Goal Weight Reached: 141 lbs-6/23/2011, Lowest Weight: 126 lbs-12/11/2011,
Current Age: 61, Current Weight: 161 lbs-5/20/2016, Total Weight Loss Maintained: 170 lbs 
I would add that calories need to come mostly from protein, veggies, fruit & healthy fats. Keep empty calories (not providing much nutrition) to a minimum. You can only eat 1000 calories a day - but if most of those calories are carbs - then the scale may go up. Many other factors, too - like activity level, sleep, water intake, etc. I suggest you weigh/measure your portions and keep a food journal for a few weeks. It is eye opening to see where you have let a few "old habits" creep back in.
Best wishes, Penny
Penny Highest Weight 255 * Wt loss includes 19 lb lost before surgery
