I think I'm not eating enough?!

I am now 4 weeks post-op from an open RnY proximal. I have lost 36 lbs. the problem is yesterday I had a pain in the pit of my stomach for 3 hours before I realized it was hunger. (I guess I haven't been hungry too much of my life) When I knew I was hungry I debated with my self about what I could eat. I wanted only high protein , low carbs, sugar, fat, & calories. I ended up eating a 1/3 of a protein bar which did fit my criteria. Of course then I became scared that I was messing up and added my calories for the day. They didn't even total 250!!! I eat a poached egg for breakfast, 1/2 of a "Charlie's" 2 oz. tuna lunch kit for lunch and either 2 oz. of plain tuna or 2/3 cup of tomato soup for supper. I've been paranoid about eating too much, but if I'm correct, 250 calories is not enough. I always get my 64 oz. of H20 in. Today I added a protein supplement mid-morning and ate all of my 2 oz tuna kit at lunch. I don't have the hunger pain right now. So tonight I'll eat 2 oz. of tuna and not more. I'd like to heat the tuna and add a slice of cheese, but am afraid of the fat calories in the cheese. Someone tell me if I'm really paranoid and messed up and about how many calories is too much. I go to my doctor next week for my 5 week and I will ask him some specifics. However, right now I'm worried and could use some of you all's suggestions. Thanks alot!!

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