How many calories do I need?

kgee
on 7/22/11 5:26 am - MD

My surgeon and NUT haven't recommended a daily intake of calories for me.... I'm down to 202 and want to lose 60 more pounds.

I don't eat alot and I'm thinking that I'm not getting enough calories for my body to lose weight. Does that make sense?

Any ideas on a caloric range I should be striving for daily?

Thanks!

sonnieN
on 7/22/11 5:39 am - grand rapids, MI

RNY on 05/14/08

Early on my NUT and DR didn't care about calories it was all about getting the protein in. When I went in for the 3 month check up they then added in the calorie recommendations. At 3 months they wanted me to be at 1000/day. Then at 6 months it went to 1200/day.

Jazlenesmommy
on 7/22/11 6:24 am - CA

RNY on 07/12/11

WOW! at 3 mos u were able to take in 1000 a day? I'm at day 10 today & it's hard to get in maybe 200 if that... a day! Seems impossible!

azreggie
on 7/22/11 6:35 am - Tucson, AZ

RNY on 04/04/08

Around 1200.

Reggie

Price S.
on 7/22/11 7:48 am - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

We didn't have calorie or carb requirements. Protein and fluid. That being said, I have been getting around 800 for the past few months, now up to around 1000.

66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance

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Holly O.
on 7/22/11 9:27 am - FL

Revision on 06/15/11

I am 5 weeks out and my calorie intake is around 815. 80-90 g. protein daily, carbs = 30 g., fat=37g. Hope that helps!! -Holly

Holly

gbsinsatx
on 7/22/11 1:30 pm - San Antonio, TX

RNY on 03/22/10

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

12-18 Months After Surgery: I ate 1200 calories a day until 15 months (I reached goal weight at 15 months)

18 Months after surgery (or when goal weight is reached before 18 months): Maintenance calories (BMR & Activity Level): I now eat 1550 calories a day and my activity level is Sedentary

(Malabsorption of calories lasts approximately 18 months)

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

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