Question:
how many calories shoutld a bypass patient consume in one day?

18 months post-op    — hubbyshoney (posted on March 10, 2010)

March 10, 2010
For me it is 1000-1200 but that is what my doc and NUT want. It is best to check with your doc to see what he/she expects you to be at.
   — Dawn A.

March 11, 2010
I think I consume about 1200-1300 per day. I find that my weight is still going down but very slowly at that caloric intake level.
   — rkurquhart

March 11, 2010
to maintain goal weight..I was told 1300 a day unless I exercise for an hour then add 200 more.It works for me. Of course, at my clinic we are told to consume as little as possible while losing. Limiting yourself (if possible) to 2 ounces per meal. Best of luck to you. Hugs,Kim
   — gpcmist

March 11, 2010
It's insane for any WLS surgeon/patient to say that we should all consume the same amt of calories. We are wildly different people who are similar only in that we had the same surgery! Your intake also changes as your body stops losing and you begin maintaining. If you eat 1800 calories and maintain your weight loss then 1800 cals is a good amt. I didn;t even count calories until I gained weight 4 years PO.At that point i needed to use a food jornal and find some where to cut calories....That helped... I learned I eat 1800-2000 calories to maintain 165 lbs. I have to cut back to 1400 ish calories to lose again. Use a calculator based on your age, weight, height, etc! It's more suited specifically for you and not what anyone else eats! You can find one here or do a search yourself to get an idea...http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/
   — .Anita R.

March 12, 2010
I was told 1500 calories.
   — mst42