Can't seem to get enough calories

I am 3.5 weeks out. I was emailing with my dietitian while I was at work in regards about a plateau. I told her I get about 500 calories a day and most of it is my protein shake. She said by soft foods (starts week 5) I should be between 800 to 1000 and eating half a cup 4 to 6 times a day. Currently I eat a fourth cup 4 times a day and have trouble getting all my fluid and food in a day. I can't imagine eating half a cup in a week and a half and consuming that many calories. I am a bit overwhelmed. I told her I would try my best but I am wondering what others in my position have done. I was classified as having more swelling than average and I think that's still why I can't eat as much as others at this stage. I am just concerned about becoming malnourished. I do take all my vitamins every day. Help with a device please!!!

Lol I got auto corrected. It should say advise not a device

You are perfectly normal. Most of us are not able to consume very much at 3.5 weeks out. I think your dietitian is crazy.

Make sure you are getting in your water and protein and the rest will follow.

Thank you! She said she wanted me there by 5 weeks but I really don't see that happening

Me neither. Don't try to force it. I don't think I hit that many calories until I was 9 months out.

Just take one day at a time and do the best you can. Things can change a lot in 10 days as you recover.  Take good care of yourself!

I was getting no more than 500 calories per day for a while. I admit my plan was strict and the amount of calories and protein intake wasn't even looked at. I ate 3 meals per day of lean meat and green leafy veggies. I've never had any nutrition problems.



I'm not advocating you not follow your nut just wanted to share some of us can only do what we can. Keep trying that's all you can do. The most important thing you want to so is stay hydrated.

Thank you. I understand what you are saying. I am following her plan to the best of my abilities. When I asked about plateaus she asked what my calorie intake was and that's what started the conversation. I feel good everyday. Not sick, weak or anything like that.

Your dietitian does not know what she is talking about.  She never had RNY herself or would know how stupid her advice is.  Take you time and eat what is comfortable.  By six months out you might be able to eat that much.  If you have enough body fat to need weight loss surgery then your body will burn that fat and you will not get malnourished.

I was eating 1000 calories a day at nine months.  At six years out, I eat about 1400.  The pouch naturally stretches out.  Trying to get in 1000 calories now would be like expecting a month old baby to eat a steak and potatoes meal.  You just had surgery.  You have a tiny pouch and it is even tinier with the swelling.  When the dietitian gives you stupid advice, just nod your head in agreement, then go home and do what is right for you.

My goodness, I'm almost 6 months out and I have yet to eat more than 750 calories.