Question:
About how many calories were you consuming at four months out?

   — Julia T. (posted on July 23, 2003)

July 22, 2003
At that time, I did well to hit 800 per day. I'm close to a year post-op now and I do in the range of 1000-1200 calories per day.
   — Cathy S.

July 23, 2003
Hi, I am now 6 mths post-op and, they said at least to get in 1000 cal per day but I can't always get that in sometimes around 800 too. Good Luck to you!
   — Melodee S.

July 23, 2003
Julia, I was averaging about 1000-1200 calories a day, remember the more exercise you do the more you'll burn, ... I would keep a watch at it, and keep a journal of what you're eating. Just try to make healthy choices, I know it's not always easy......but the reward is the best in the end. I'm now 14 months post op and average about 1800-2000 calories, how-ever I'm about 15-20 pounds away from goal...
   — tannedtigress

July 23, 2003
I had always found counting calories was frought with problems for me-- and limiting carbs is a more effective way of dropping pounds for me. So, at four months, I averaged no more than 40 carbs a day and was probably eating about 900 calories.
   — SteveColarossi