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Nikkismom
on 9/10/12 5:53 am - Toronto, Canada

Good morning everyone,
Tomorrow will be my 3 week postop date. How many calories should I be eating every day at this stage?
Thanks!
Carol

Referral April 2012, Surgery August 21, 2012

Monica M.
on 9/10/12 6:03 am - Penetanguishene, Canada

RNY on 03/02/11

You should be concentrating on your protein grams, and your liquids still, not an amount of calories, that's old thinking.

Nikkismom
on 9/10/12 6:17 am - Toronto, Canada

Thanks Monica. I have been getting at least 60 gm of protein and about 2+ liters of water a day. I was very constipated and took a laxative last night with good results. I have only lost 1.6 lbs this last week I've been taking between 500 and 700 calories per day and am wondering whether this is normal.
Carol

Referral April 2012, Surgery August 21, 2012

Patm
on 9/10/12 6:39 am - Ontario, Canada

RNY on 01/20/12

AS Monica said. At this point do not worry about calories. You are doing great just keep it up. You know what to eat just stick to it.

Nikkismom
on 9/10/12 6:42 am - Toronto, Canada

I'm still feeling quite weak I thought I coulld possibly be not eating enough.
Thanks!
Carol

Referral April 2012, Surgery August 21, 2012

kellybelly333
on 9/10/12 6:59 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 03/23/11

I just checked my My Fitness Pal from three weeks after surgery. I was getting 650-750 with an average of 70 grams of protein. No less than 65. Up your protein a bit, I think. I was also not myself (well, actually I was never myself since surgery lol****il a month out. Then I wasn't so weak.

Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!

Nikkismom
on 9/10/12 8:12 am - Toronto, Canada

Thanks Kelly. I've had several major surgeries and have never felt this weak at 3 weeks. Never had bowel surgery though and I was much younger. I have only lost about 10 pounds since and was wondering whether that is normal.
Thanks! Carol

Referral April 2012, Surgery August 21, 2012

kellybelly333
on 9/10/12 9:02 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 03/23/11

Yes, I know a lot of people were tired for the first month, and some were tired longer. Everyone loses at a different rate as well. I lost fast, but I also only had the four days of Optifast to do, so I think my "loss since surgery" was a bit more than most (who were around my size). 10 pounds in three weeks is great!

Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!

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