Question:
average post RnY calories?
I find I can eat a AWFUL lot -- even just 2 mouths post op. I have started tracking my intake and keeping it to 1200cals (something I found impossible pre-op) but that seems like a lot in cmpairison to many post ops I have chatted with. Any feedback? — Evelyn B. (posted on August 13, 2000)
August 13, 2000
Hi Evelyn: I'm wondering how much water you are drinking a day. Remember,
you should drink no less than 64 ounces or around 2 liters. And make sure
you don't drink with meals or within about 30 minutes either side of your
meals. Also, I agree with the others with regards to your food choices.
Be selective. I too am able to eat more than some people say that they
can. In fact, my surgeon had me eating more in the hospital a few days
after surgery than Ray says he eats now - so we are all different. I used
to keep better track of my calories, and when I did they were around 800 or
900. I think they are still around that and dietwatch.com is a good site
as long as you make a point of using it. How are you doing with your
weight loss and exercise? Write and tell me your beginning stats and such.
I am interested. Best wishes,
— Cindy H.
August 13, 2000
I don't count calories daily. I just make sure that I make healthy
decisions at each meal. Couple times a week I'll do a scan of what I ate
that day. At 14 weeks post-op, it's usually 700-900 calories. For the
first 6-8 weeks though, I couldn't get in more than 400-600 calories.
Watch out for the hidden calories you don't think about and end up
forgetting to count. Water, water and more water. Sometimes I feel like
I'm eating too much, volume wise. I eat everything off of a small salad
plate. Some days I can just about finish what's on the plate. Other days,
I can't finish 1 scambled egg. Go figure. Try calorie counting for a few
days to see where the extra calories may be coming from. Good luck!
— Maxine E.
August 14, 2000
Hi Evelyn,
I didn't notice so much at 2 months post-op, but a little past 3 months
post-op I could eat a lot more than a number of people here reported. I
had an appt with my dietician last week and we went over a few days worth
of food lists. I even brought my "big day" list which included a
7 oz steak - that day totaled 1500 cal. - which has happened only once.
Guess what? I found out I was over estimating some items - I was counting
3 oz of hamburger as 4, 1 tsp as 1 Tbls. This in itself made a big
difference. She also said that since my wieght loss was right in the ball
park, that I shouldn't really change my eating plan except to be more
conscious of getting the vegies in regularly. She really pushed weight
lifting for toning, and in general thought I was doing really well. I had
open RNY 4/10 and have lost 65 lbs. Incidently, Cindy H. and I have the
same surgeon - so remember, everyone is different and each surgeon does
things a tad differently. E-mai if you want to visit, Diane
— Diane S.
August 14, 2000
Evelyn,
I was told by my Dr. NOT to count calories- only to make sure
I get in my 57 Grams of protein and my water. I do count them
every once in a while for my own curiosity and I am usually
between 800-1200. I am really into exercise, and on days
I am very active, I sometimes eat more. I don't know about you, but
personally, I had the surgery to get away from "dieting".
I eat every 3 hours, I stick to high protein foods, and I
drink my water. I lose weight too. Maybe not as fast as
people who only take in 400 calories, but I am losing at a
rate that seems comfortable for my body. I did the Optifast
thing and only had 400 calories- it was not good for my joints
or bones- I think it was too low FOR ME- this is not a judgement
on anybody else! You need to do what is right FOR YOU- we are
all different and I don't think you are failing just because
your diet is different from others. Food is fuel for our bodies,
and we choose the "octane" for them. 1200 calories of high
octane fuel (protein) will make you run better than 1200
empty calories. By the way- what does YOUR DR. say? Good Luck
— M B.
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