Too Many Calories?

I've been wondering if I was eating too many calories this early out.  I haven't been tracking because I figured that I was not eating anything "bad" and that I was allowed 1/2 cup meals/snacks at this point, I didn't think it was possible.  Now I am wondering if maybe I should have been tracking all along.  Maybe my snacks need to be smaller. 

My snacks and meals have basically been pretty interchangeable.  Should I be having smaller snacks or do you think all 6 meals can be similar?  I was only told to watch my protein grams not my calorie intake.  I became concerned because I feel my weight loss is going slow.  I know it takes time and I need to be patient.  I just had higher expectations is all. 

I'm going to start tracking either way starting today but I just wanted some input.

HI Jennifer,

My RNY was on Aug 3rd and I have lost 21# since that day.  I also lost 14# on my pre-op diet.  I feel that my lose has been slow also, esp. since the last 2 weeks I have lost ~2# each week.  I am getting an average of 700 calories and 65-75g of protein a day.  My carbs are about 30% of my overall diet.  Maybe that is to high.  I asked my nut what it should be.  All she said was, " it doesn't matter sinc ethe amount of food you are taking in is so small."  All she did was read the printout to me and then didn't answer the question I did have.   I guess we need to be patient!

Lisa

there is no way for us to know if you arent tracking or dont list what and how much you're eating...sorry...

I am at 800 calories and 9 months out.  I track everything.  I highly recommend it.  I'm 3 pounds from goal and then I will increase (I think) after a call to my MD to find out what range I should maintain at.

Thank you!  I am logging today into Daily Plate right now.

I eat 1000-1200 calories a day. This is not a diet, it's a lifestyle change.  I am sure if you have lost 50 pounds in a month and a half you aren't eating too much.  That's like a pound a day!!

Yes I agree about the lifestyle change that's why I was not really tracking except protein and just eating healtier choices.  I think I am paranoid. 

Oh I lost 21 in 5 weeks since surgery, the first 29 was pre-op.  I'm not complaining really I'm happy.   I'm just nervous I think.

Hey read Nik's poste earlier about the dirty secret of RNY, you may find that interesting too!  Good luck!  I think you've done great.

I will read it right now.  Thank you, Kelly for always being helpful with my posts!