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How many cals should we aim for post op?
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TwinkleTwinkle
A Very Happy Bunny
I don't think it is the same for us just post op, Jo ... Haylz, eventually it should be between 1000 -1200 cals per day but no one can manage that straight away. So my book from the dietician informs me 
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TwinkleTwinkle
A Very Happy Bunny
Well I am not speaking from experience as I am barely managing 500, lol. I am concentrating on drinking first & foremost with a view to building my protein/cals when I have recovered a bit. I know I am still very swollen on the outside so guess I must be on the inside too so not surprising I can't manage to eat much. Baby steps xxx
JO28172
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Neeta said:Me neither Twinkle, but having a soft omlette with some grated cheese in for tea today - can't wait. Just hope it stays put.
Oh that sounds gorgeous!!!!
Glad I posted now as thought was just me clueless! Iv just got to 400/500 today for first time....slowly does it as u say...but yes I'd read once we r recovered it should be circa 1000...!!
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flutterby1966
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I am now at 11 weeks post op.
After the milk diet and the op, I honestly can say I felt full for the first 4 weeks or so on around 5-600 calories a day, and the weight loss was ok (most in the first two weeks, but far slower in the second two weeks).
From doing a lot of reading and speaking to my dietician, I knew I needed to increase my consumption to get sufficient nutrients and protein, so little by little over a week I increased it to around 1000 to 1200 calories a day (and boosted my metabolism by increasing my exercise too).
Now my weight loss has increased (3-4lbs per week) and so has my energy level. What I would add is that if I am eating out at the weekend I do (in my mind) allow myself around 1600 calories per day max to cover any treats I may want to add to the good band food. Tend not to use this allowance, but at least if I want to, I will enjoy myself totally guilt-free ... and its amazing if you don't feel the guilt, you are less likely to be tempted/cheat. Speak to your dietician if you are concerned though or have any questions
After the milk diet and the op, I honestly can say I felt full for the first 4 weeks or so on around 5-600 calories a day, and the weight loss was ok (most in the first two weeks, but far slower in the second two weeks).
From doing a lot of reading and speaking to my dietician, I knew I needed to increase my consumption to get sufficient nutrients and protein, so little by little over a week I increased it to around 1000 to 1200 calories a day (and boosted my metabolism by increasing my exercise too).
Now my weight loss has increased (3-4lbs per week) and so has my energy level. What I would add is that if I am eating out at the weekend I do (in my mind) allow myself around 1600 calories per day max to cover any treats I may want to add to the good band food. Tend not to use this allowance, but at least if I want to, I will enjoy myself totally guilt-free ... and its amazing if you don't feel the guilt, you are less likely to be tempted/cheat. Speak to your dietician if you are concerned though or have any questions
