Question:
Does anyone know how many calories a day we should be eating?

I'm almost 4 months out lap-RNY and 58lbs down. Sometimes I keep a diary of what I eat. Just wonder how many calories most people take in daily. Thank you!    — cedonato (posted on September 13, 2007)

September 13, 2007
Everyone is different but I was told 800 caories a day when I was able to start eating again. 5-6 SMALL meals daily. Best of Luck, Mickey......
   — MCraig3

September 13, 2007
am 19 mnths out and doctor adv me of 1000-12000 when i was 4 mnths i was never told about the cal intake but the potion size not to excessed 3-4 oz and to eat every 3.5 hrs and protein first so its not going to be alot of cals but portion size and what u r eating( protein first) will always be the rule ALWAYS!!! All the best keep up the good work Be blessed
   — jcurry

September 13, 2007
I am 5 weeks out and down 20 pounds, sounds like you are doing very well. I just asked that question myself, and the head of the weight loss clinic said right around 800 to 900 calories. I was trying to stay around 600 and she told me to bump it up. Good luck
   — bderuiter

September 13, 2007
I am 3.5 months out and I was told this week that I should be taking in 800-900 a day. I have only been getting about 500-600 a day.
   — Alvernlaw

September 13, 2007
I am at 7 months (this Saturday) and I am in between 800-900 somewhere on average. At 4 months I was around 500-600ish.
   — jammerz

September 13, 2007
800-900 is a good amount for a steady weight loss, 1200 when you are further out and closer to your goal.
   — Sheri A.

September 14, 2007
I was only told to eat mostly protein (which makes you feel full) and very few carbs. If you do that, the rest takes care of itself.
   — Novashannon