Question:
How many calories should I be eating a day at 3 weeks post-op?

I am still on phase 3 ~ soft, purreed foods.    — LeighTilton (posted on September 13, 2006)

September 13, 2006
my doctor and dietitian had us on 300-400 calories per day- in fact I am 5 mo out and rarely eat more than 500-600 calories per day.
   — dabby

September 13, 2006
You shouldnt be counting calories at this point but grams of protein. You should always ask your doctor questions like this and find out his/her individual thoughts as each one is different.
   — oceanrayne

September 13, 2006
i agree with alisa. on week 3 i was eating 1oz meals and following the list my doc. gave me. Worry about your protien intake rather then your calorie intake at this point.
   — Jenney

September 13, 2006
I'm not sure what your doctor has told you, but that is the phase I am in, and my nutritionist/nurse pratictioner never gave us a caloric intake to follow, just stated that we really shouldn't be eating more than 1 oz. of the pureed or soft foods every 2 hours, and to be drinking in between that. I know I have to still have to drink 1 or 2 protein shakes a day to get my minimum protein of 65 grams, but I make sure and eat every 2 hours still. Hope that helps.
   — Eryn G.

September 14, 2006
Don't concentrate as much on calorie content as on protein and supplemention - that is going to keep you from having your hair fall out and all that hypertrophy talk I keep yammering about. Chances are you won't be able to get enough in to overeat at this point anyways. Just don't drink full sugar pops or eat things high in sugar and fat and you'll be fine.
   — j_coulter

September 14, 2006
My doctor had me counting grams of protein and watching the carbs and sugar at this point (still does,).
   — Novashannon