Too little calories? 5 months post op??
I have been noticing I am struggling to get to 1,000 calories. I am hanging around anywhere from 700-900 typically not including any exercise. I am always tired lately too!! It's almost 10 pm here and I am only at around 600 calories if I am lucky!! I wanted to get in at least half a cheeseburger no bun and a quest protein bar but I don't see that happening. For those 5 months out where are you at for calories? Thinking I have to find a way to increase them!!
HW: 401 SW: 297 CW: 200.8
RNY gastric bypass surgery on March 5th, 2013
A protein shake is a really easy way to increase your calories a bit. I think 700 is kinda low at five months out but 900 sounds better.
Are you getting enough protein?
I wonder if part of why you're always tired has to do with your vitamins. I might be getting you mixed up with someone else, but are you taking Bariatric Fusion? And if so, are you taking any B12 with it, in a sublingual, nasal spray, or shot?
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
A protein shake is a really easy way to increase your calories a bit. I think 700 is kinda low at five months out but 900 sounds better.
Are you getting enough protein?
I wonder if part of why you're always tired has to do with your vitamins. I might be getting you mixed up with someone else, but are you taking Bariatric Fusion? And if so, are you taking any B12 with it, in a sublingual, nasal spray, or shot?
Kelly, yes that is me! I take 4 fusion a day in addition to a calcium citrate chew. No extra b12. I set protein all day so even at 700 calories I am typically over 80g protein.
HW: 401 SW: 297 CW: 200.8
RNY gastric bypass surgery on March 5th, 2013
Well, the lack of B12 may be the problem. You can't absorb the B12 in those chewable vitamins because you don't have enough stomach acid or intrinsic factor in your pouch. After five months with no B12, I would expect you to be tired.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Well, the lack of B12 may be the problem. You can't absorb the B12 in those chewable vitamins because you don't have enough stomach acid or intrinsic factor in your pouch. After five months with no B12, I would expect you to be tired.
Hmm okay well i know my labs will be checked next month at 6 months post-op so hopefully i will know then.
HW: 401 SW: 297 CW: 200.8
RNY gastric bypass surgery on March 5th, 2013
*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). I had much trial and error to find a good balance for me. (Malabsorption of calories lasts approximately 18-24 months). I now eat 1650 calories a day to maintain my weight loss of 190 pounds at a weight of 141 pounds. My height is 5'3.5"
*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,
Current Age: 61, Current Weight: 161 lbs-5/20/2016, Total Weight Loss Maintained: 170 lbs 
