Calories & protein

[chris2710]

Could someone please tell me how much protein and calories I should try for each day, as a 53 year old woman who leads a mainly sedentary life-scale, walking 30 minutes each day, about three weeks out of surgery

 

[millyrhys]

Try not to think about it this early is what I got told , I've been having about 500 and my dietician said try for 900 that's all but I'm struggling to get any where near that x

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[penelope1008]

The aim once you are eating normally for is post surgery is about 1000 calories a day & between 60-100grammes of protein a day.
Fats should be preferably no more than 3G /100g and sugars no more than 5g /100g although this isn't an absolute. It is the best practice aim the green zone on labels but some of us can cope with the higher amber level of 3.1-20g /100g fat & 5.1-15g/100g of sugar but preferably the lower level to avoid dumping & gain the most from our surgery. With 2l of fluid as a good guide to ensure adequate hydration & to avoid to much constipation.
But your main aim initially is to learn to live with your surgery getting enough fluids in & a good level of protein rich foods each day. Your team will give you the best guide of how much by when according to their post-op eating programme.

 

[mariew]

My dietitian advised by the time you are 12 weeks post op you should be getting between 800-1200 cals per day and at least 50g protein, but the more the better. Fluids minimum 1.5l per day.

 

[Raynebubble]

My guidelines say similar to Maries but to have more than 60g of protein... i dont know what stage you are on... my i did liquids, pureed and soft foods... and was told not to worry about calories or protein until i got onto normal foods.
Always best to stick to the guidelines given to you by your hospital/provider though xx