Hi All!  So I am 5 weeks out today, and down 53 lbs.  I just went back to work yesterday and have been going to the gym in the morning before work.  I am doing 20 minutes on the elliptical, and 15 minutes of machine weights.  This burns approximately 300 calories, according to MFP.

I am averaging between 400-500 calories a day, with 60-70 g of protein and under 40 carbs.  Do I up this at all with the exercise or keep it the same?

CONGRATS!  WOW, 53 lbs in 5 weeks!  You are a rockstar!

Thank you :)  I lost 26 pre-op, so 27 since surgery.  I have followed the plan to the T, and am feeling great!  Struggling with the food a bit, more like not wanting to eat, but I am forcing myself and going easy with advancing on foods and that seems to be working.

This early out? I would stick to your surgical centre's food plan which will slowly increase intake and variety.

You're doing really well - congrats on your great loss thus far!

Karen

Thank you :)  My surgeon and my NUT don't really give me a calorie goal, just a protein (60g) and water (64g) goal.  I know I am supposed to stay under 800, but I am struggling to get to 500.

I've never counted calories (8.5 years post-op). I always count protein and carb grams. My protein intake is higher than yours - I tend to get around 80-90 per day and always have. I did, however, use protein shakes to meet protein goals. Actually, I still do. Focus on protein and hydration at this point - your great exercise is a bonus.

K.

Every plan is different but I was right where you are when I was five weeks post op.  Trust me, soon you can fit 600 calories...and then 800...now sometimes I struggle to stay within 1,000...so I personally don't advise going up in calories yet.  Rock that small stomach as long as possible lol.  My NUT also wouldn't give a calorie goal so I had to take to the forum here to figure it out.  But I was at about 500 calories for 2-3 months, then 600 calories from 3-5 months then 800 calories and now 1,000 at eight months out.  It's just what has worked for me.  Great job incorporating exercise into your new life.  I have found that to be really important in reaching my weight loss goals!

Hey. this is off topic but I just saw your tracker. You are so close to the finishline! Wow!  We are both 20-30 lbs of where we want to be.

Go girl.

Please see my profile page if interested. I detail my experience with RNY there.

Wow you are awesome!  That's great progress keep it up