Calorie Intake

Ninny80
on 9/25/12 11:00 pm

I am baffled as to how many calories I should take in each day. Up until recently I have only been able to get in an average of 700 calories a day, now I'm getting in more like 900 a day. I am 6 months post-op and weighing 186lbs. Any advice?

MrsLitch
on 9/25/12 11:24 pm - Morris, IL

RNY on 06/04/12

at 3 mo my doc's office told me I should be shooting for 800 which I can't get most days so you sound like you are in the right area to me.

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Larry Wassmann
on 9/26/12 12:44 am - Lacey, WA

RNY on 05/09/12

My surgery team has me about the same amount as you. Looks like you are doing great.

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Ninny80
on 9/26/12 1:32 am

Ok, great to hear! Thank you both so much!

CindyKae64
on 9/26/12 1:35 am

RNY on 05/22/12

I have been told to keep it between 800-1000 I usually shoot for 900 but it seems on a normal day I get a little less than 800.

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gbsinsatx
on 9/26/12 2:07 am - San Antonio, TX

RNY on 03/22/10

These are the rules I followed/follow:

*Drink 64 ounces Liquids daily (drink up to a meal, wait 60 minutes after a meal) (I add 2 packets sugar free drink mix and 1 teaspoon Benefiber to 2-32 ounce water containers)

*Must eat at least 60 grams of Protein a day (80 or more grams beginning at 1200 calories a day)

*Eat dairy products that are no fat/low fat

*Eat simple (dairy, fruit) and complex (beans, vegetables, whole grains) Carbohydrates (I do not count daily grams)

*No more than 15 grams of Sugar per meal (more grams if able to tolerate-I allow myself up to 30 grams Sugar per meal from Simple and Complex Carbohydrate sources and also from Dairy products that are no fat/low fat because I do not seem to dump on Sugar)

*Eat 3 main meals (B, L, D) no further than 5-6 hours apart

*Eat 1 protein snack at 1200 calories a day at least 2-3 hours from breakfast

*Eat 2-3 protein snacks at Maintenance calories a day at least 2-3 hours from B, L, D

*3-6 Months After Surgery: I ate 600-700 calories a day

*6-9 Months After Surgery: I ate 800-900 calories a day

*9-12 Months After Surgery: I ate 1000 calories a day

*12-24 Months After Surgery: eat 1200 calories a day (I ate 1200 calories a day until 15 months when I reached my goal weight)

*24 Months after surgery (or when goal weight is reached before 24 months): Maintenance calories (BMR/RMR & Activity Level) (Malabsorption of calories lasts approximately 18-24 months) (I eat 1800-2000 calories a day to maintain my weight loss of 200 pounds at a weight of 131 pounds. My height is 5'4")

* I do not participate in a formal exercise program due to Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis. I do move around a lot more and do a lot more walking.

Age at RNY: 55, Height: 5'4", Consultation Weight: 331 lbs-12/1/2009, RNY Surgery Weight: 281 lbs-3/22/2010, Goal Weight Reached: 141 lbs-6/23/2011, Lowest Weight: 126 lbs-12/11/2011,