Question:
Is it normal to eat about 650 calories a day when you are 9 weeks post op?

I get my 50 grams of protein in a day and drink my water, limit fruit juice and exercise 1 mile 5 times a week. I've lost 53 pds. in 9 weeks. Is that about right/normal? I know everybody's different. Please let me know. Thanks.    — Judy W. (posted on September 20, 2002)

September 20, 2002
Hi Judy, According to my sugeons eating plan, you should be eating about 700 cal per day and 70 grams of protein. It says you should eat 1000 cal per day by 7 months and 1200 cal per day at one year. I am 14 weeks out and I average between 600-800 cal per day and 50-60 grams of protein. I just cant get anymore in with the water vitamis and supplements. Your weight loss sounds great! Good job! Mary-RNY 6/4/02 -57lbs
   — maryburton

September 20, 2002
I am 9 weeks post-op (had my surgery two days after yours) as well and I do 500-650 calories a day. I'm getting in 50-60g of protein (most days). I haven't had any fruit juice since my first week post-op (when I was in the hospital) - I've been doing water, Crystal Light, Wyler's Light Lemonade mix and Lipton Diet Decaf Iced Tea Mix (with an occasional Diet Snapple Lemon Tea - which is not decaf). I've lost 83 pounds in 9 weeks, but as you say, everyone loses at different rates. I know I am looking forward to losing the next 17 pounds and joining the Century Club... Good luck in your weight loss too!!!!!!
   — John Rushton