Question:
Need mealplan, calorie advice. ETC.

I am 1 year and slightly over 1 month post op from my second RNY. I actually had to have surgery twice within 2 months. I regrew tissue for the opening they make in your stomach, so I could not drink or eat. Anyway that was as I said over a year ago. My highest weight preop was 450-ish(I started closing my eyes and not looking - afterall if you dont see it isn't happening lol) lbs. In 13 months I have lost over 240lbs. But I have become food/exercise lazy the last 2-3 months, so just yo/yo lost gain the same 10 lbs. Ever since my second surgery (emergency) I have no hunger cravings AT ALL. So basicly I never get hungry and easily forget to eat for a few days. I would like to loose an additional 50 - 60 lbs to reach my goal weight. I am trying to get back on track and remember to take all my meds a day and get in protein etc. So my questions are. What Calorie/protein/Carb/Fat should I be aiming for daily? Also how much of said Calorie/protein/Carb/Fat am I actually absorbing? I would appreciate any meal plans you have. or Recipes you can email me at [email protected]    — Navada L. (posted on June 10, 2009)

June 10, 2009
Have you checked out Fitday.com? I use this program, it's free, to keep track of all my foods. It's a great program to keep track of everything including your weight, exercise, your moods, feelings, journaling. I print out my food for the day and follow it. Try it and see if you like it. I think the key to getting back on track (which is what I have to do right now too) is to actually see everything down on paper. It really helps me. Add a lot of water too or herbal teas! Also if you know what weight you want to be, you just X10 and that's your total calorie intake total for the day to become that weight. For instance, I want to eventually weigh 140 lbs so I have to do 1400 calories a day. Good luck and stay in touch.
   — Maryann G.

June 10, 2009
Yes I use fitday religiously. I even track meds in there. lol
   — Navada L.

June 10, 2009
You have have done FANTASTIC, sweetie! You can get a rough idea using calculators at the site below...You worked so hard to get where you are...and you really should consult a registered Dietician/Nutritionist at this point to help you keep it off and give you the best diet/exercise for YOU. They can run metabolism tests and give you a customized diet to FIT your specific body! But you can get a rough idea for now though, using these calculators and read in the "resources" section as well (Try them all, there are several) at the following site...http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/
   — .Anita R.

June 10, 2009
I agree with Anita, Linda. You are doing great. Be proud of yourself but don't ignore eating!
   — Muggs

June 11, 2009
Congrats Linda great job losing 240 lbs that's amazing.And thanks for posting this question. I have had similar question even though I'm at the beginning of my journey. Thanks everybody for the website info I'm definitely going to check it out.
   — Lisa von Wallmenich