Question:
i'm 14mos post-op. feel great. i'm 5'3 and eat about 1100-1200

   — Mary H. (posted on September 16, 2004)

September 16, 2004
My doctor's office recommends 1000-1100 calories a day, just about the amt that you are eating. I some days get a little over that amt and some days get under that amt. Your body will settle into the weight it is comfortable at when you are done loosing. In fact you may gain about 5#, but do not fret over that, you will go up and down a little, most ppl do.
   — ChristineB

September 17, 2004
According to your profile you weigh 105 pounds? Thats pretty small for someone who is 5'3. I am also 5'3 and certainly eat alot more than 1100 calories a day. I would suggest that you start upping your daily calories by a few hundred a day and weigh yourself every week or two to see how you progress. If thats not enough, keep adding calories until you find the right balance to put you at the weight you want to be. You can choose good protein foods to eat to increase the calories....
   — Cindy R.