Average calories consumed 3 weeks post op?
What were (if you remember), or what are you consuming in calories each day at 3 weeks post op?
I've kind of been at a stall for the past week, losing only one pound. I understand that this is nothing to stress about, but it gets me to thinking maybe I am eating too much?? For the past week or so, I've been consuming 500-600 calories a day.
Any ideas? I've been exercising, and getting in about 50-60 grams of protein. I have no issue with drinking at all, which kind of makes me wonder. I get in at least 10 glasses of water a day, doesn't feel any different after surgery then it did before!
Thanks for any help!
I was only about 400 to 600 calories a day.
I was also very constipated. I ate very watery oatmeal one morning (and took senekot) and got fixed.
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on 1/4/13 12:08 pm - Peterborough, Canada
Sounds like you are doing fine, but I would try to get that protein up to minimum 60 per day.
Thanks for all your answers! It makes me feel better.
It was much easier today to get my protein in, now that I'm on the next stage. 65 grams. Still aiming for a little more, but I'm getting the water in! I was just a little discouraged at the lack of weight off this week, but I'm not going to dwell on it!
Calories don't count at this point. And I know that's probably a totally different way of thinking but calories won't count for a while to come.
Protein and water intake count. Big time. Up your protein as others have suggested. And increase your water-you will become constipated otherwise so you need to start "training" your bowels now to go regularly. Protein helps your body to heal
You won't feel much because the nerves to your stomach have been severed and your body is adjusting so don't use your stomach the old fashioned way of telling you that you're full.. That no longer counts as your yard stick
Good luck!