Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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lippy74 04/03/2012

Hi all Its been a while since I have been on. I am 15 weeks out and have lost 80lbs. My doctor wants me to start trying to eat at least 1000 to 1300 calories a day. Right now I am between 800 and 950. I am nervous to start eating more because I do not want to gain any weight, Plus its still hard for me to eat that much. I get full so fast. I am just wondering what you are all at as far as calories.

deleted_user 04/03/2012

I'm 11 weeks out and I eat about 600 calories every day.

Did he say why he wants you to eat so much? It does seem like a lot to me...

deleted_user 04/03/2012

you wont gain weight as long as your eating the RIGHT calories. From my understanding you have to change it up on your body so it doesn't get used to whats going on. although it seems strange, if you increase the calories your body will release more weight becasue it wont feel like it needs to hold on to every pound. I would do the best you can it is hard to eat that many calories. Congrats on your success so far!

deleted_user 04/03/2012

I agree with the others. A bit of change could mean u will lose faster, just some go crazy and double ur calories or anything. I trust u will be fine! We all have fears about gaining weight back, keep the faith!

Lib

deleted_user 04/03/2012

I'm 6 months out and I eat 700-850 calories a day. I'm 6 pounds from goal weight, after IA reach goal that's when I plan on increasing calories.

Pam2011 04/04/2012

Congrats on the 80 pounds lost in 15 weeks! That is terrific!

deleted_user 04/04/2012

1,000 to 1,200 calories per day is maintenance for me. I find your doctors recommendation very ambitious, but at 15 weeks I was probably only able to consume 600 or so calories a day.

Try it and see how your body responds, if you stop losing you know that maybe you should pull back.

farmgirl392 04/04/2012

Congratulations! That's fabulous weight loss.

As to the calories....I think you doctor is nuts. He certainly isn't living with a pouch himself. At just 3.5 months PO, you can probably only eat 1/4 c. to 1/2c. No hunger. I was eating about 600 calories. 800 on a good day. If you stay between 600-800, you'll lose weight pretty consistently.

Why does he want you to eat more? If you are getting about 70 gr. of protein per day and taking your vitamins, you should have no nutritional worries. :)

farmgirl392 04/04/2012

Forgot to mention that I'm on maintenance, and my doc recommends 1000 - 1300 calories for maintenance.....! :)

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