How many Calories?

I have a question for everyone, I have been tracking my food intake over the past few days, and I notice that I am only getting in anywhere between 600-800 calories a day, and normally over 60G protein each day.  Now I am not an expert on nutrition and all, but doesnt that put my body in "starvation mode"  ?   How many calories are you guys consuming each day?  Guess I should put in here I am a lap bander but I am curious for all types of surgeries.

I personally dont know as I dont have a nutritionist and also dont count my calories..which I know is not good.

But wanted to say hi and glad to see you are doing well

I work with someone who had the band done almost a year ago and she takes in about 800 calories.  As long as you are taking in your vitamins and getting your protein and your fluids.  You're fine.  I have seen a nutritionists before surgery and that was they said.  You should be fine.  When eating a 1200-1500 calorie anyway, some of it is un-needed calories.

I am not a doctor nor do I pretend to be one.  This question will be best answered by his office and NUT.

However, I can tell you in my experience as a RNY patient, as an early out we would live off of 400-700 calories for several months.  I am not sure what my intake is right now. I do not count my calories, I am caliorie concious though.  I maxamize my Protien intake through high protien foods and drinks.  I do try to stay low fat in my cheese, but it is not always the case.  I also consume lower fats in my foods and try to buy the leaner meats and eat fish. I make sure I get my veggies and fruit in.  I am a label nut, and pay close attention to what I buy and what I eat.  But I do not count my caolories, agian this may be wrong. 

I know for RNY patients that would be about right for only being 4-6 weeks out of surgery.  For band I am not positive but I think that would be about right for you also. I do know that men probably need a bit more than women.  With the higher amount of protein, vitamins & water sounds like you are doing great.  Do give your nut or dr. a call to make sure.  :)