I am 3 and a half months out, have lost 80 pounds and am still losing. Will hopefully be able to lose another 100 pounds. I eat about 800 calories a day. I do about 200 calories for each of my 3 meals, and another 100 calories for 2 snacks a day in between meals. My nutritionist really pushes me to eat 5-6 times a day because my problem before surgery was I was an over weight under eater. Most days I would go all day without eating and then eat a big dinner. So I have really had to discipline myself to eat several times a day. Some are only on a strict 3 meals a day, but for me 5-6 meals a day works.

I am 15months post op and my calories are about 800-1000 a day. Im still trying to lose my weight loss has slowed down to a pound or two a week sometimes less. I work out everyday and stay away from carbs. I know my calories are not high enough but its difficult for me to eat so i get as much as i can.

I am 13 months post op. Still losing slowly, I never did keep track of my calories so I don't know. I eat what I want and stop. Of course that is very much less than before surgery! I generally eat 3 times a day with a snack in the evening. Maybe a little different but it works for me.

I am 3 years out. I don't measure calories never have. I do balance as best I can. Protein always being first and foremost. I still have food issues though. I have been on my doctors eat what stays down diet most of my recovery. which leads me to weight I do fluctuate by upwards of 15 lbs sometimes its medication changes or good or bad food days fluid. all depends on the day/week, if I go lower then what my doctors want I get reminded im not 20 anymore and need to pick back up. :)

I am pushing 6 months out... I usually am in at under 1000 per day. usually around 900... however, I CAN eat way more than that without much issue. Not something I'd strive for (ha!) but I've had a few bad days and know I can eat WAY TOO MUCH pretty easily, which scares the heck out of me!

I try to keep my carbs at around 50.

Yes, I am still losing overall... BUT I've had a struggle lately with foods and head games and am stuck right now. I don't think its a stall, I think its a carb monster! But I am getting it under control...

I am 2 months out and losing very slowly. I have lost 40 lbs overall (29% of my excess fat reserves). I am losing at about 1 pound every 1-2 weeks. Frustrating as heck, but I'm staying the course. I try to eat 600 cal. a day but have ranged from 300 to 750. I find it really hard to eat 60+ grams of protein and get all the calories in.

I am one month out from sleeve surgery and am currently taking in 650-700 calories a day. I have lost 25 pounds so far. I eat three meals that are 2 oz of protein each. I also have two snacks, one morning, one evening and those are protein as well. I have not had anything "reject" yet--I have eaten ribeye, burger, turkey, cod, shrimp, salmon and chicken in addition to lowfat cheese, cottage cheese, low sugar canned pears and my protein drink when needed. I am not exercising a lot yet but do walk as much as possible! I am VERY grateful for all of you here sharing your experience! It is a real blessing for me!

Hello! I will be 3 years out in June. I don't watch calories at all anymore. I drink the good milk, eat what I want. I am at my goal. Have been for over 2 years. I was actually getting too thin, so I upped my protein intake and things are better. I don't think we can ever give up the protein. Just try to eat well and you will be ok. Take your vitamins. My doc did such a good job on me (Mayo Clinic) he said this was his art. Believe me, If I overeat_ I know it!!! I won't eat sweets or fried foods- they mess with me! Best of luck friend! :) You will be fine!

I AM 5 MONTHS POST OP AND AM STILL LOSING WEIGHT. I HAVE LOST A LITTLE OVER 100 LBS HOWEVER I AM HAVING A LITTLE TROUBLE INTAKING ENOUGH CALORIES MY DOC WANT ME AT A MINIMAL OF 500 A DAY BUT THATS A CHALLANGE FOR ME BECAUSE I WORK 7 DAYS A WEEK AND FORGET TO EAT , MY FAULT REALLY.

I will be 13 years out in March. I am 5'7" and weigh 115 pounds. I need to gain at least 10 pounds. I eat about 1800 calories a day. I do eat carbs but they are not my priority...protein first. I exercise a lot that is why my caloric need is so high.

I'm one year post-op and am getting around 1,100 calories a day. Weight loss has slowed considerably but I'm still hopeful that I can get closer to my goal. I am finding that one days when my calories are up a bit (sometimes to about 1,500) that I lose the next day. But something inside me is afraid to go that high consistently.

im 3 yrs out. for the most part have maintained the weight im at. do loose a couple of ounces every week. lost 155 lbs total. i eat between 1000-1200 calories a day with about 30 min of excerisce a day.

I'll be 4 years out next month. I started over 300 lbs and lost 30 lbs before my RNY. I hit my target weight 11 months after surgery (Whoo Hooo!!! 125 lbs!!) and have been within 5 lbs of that for the past 3 years.

I've never really counted calories. I'm guessing it's usually around 1,000, give or take 200. I focus on protein (at least 70 grams a day), water, and my vitamins. I don't eat sugar, rice, pasta, gluten, or much fruit.

JJ

I'm about 5 weeks out, and I don't count calories. I get over 70 grams , (about 73) of protein per day.

I'm eating 2 ounces of protein per meal. I eat 3 times a day, 2 ounces per meal.

I'm on one protein shake with skim milk, per day.

I also am trying to hit over the 64 ounces of water per day, and getting better at obtaining that.

I walk around my house, and also use the exercises, that my physical therapy rep gave me, and I'm starting water therapy in about 2 weeks, for more exercise, as I'm disabled, and hard for me right now, to just walk.

I've lost 40 pounds since Dec 2nd, and been pretty consistant in my weight loss, and I can eat all the soft foods I have a choice of eating, from the list my Dr gave me.

Boo

I am 4 1/2 years out. I lost approximately 100 lbs. I had managed to maintain for 4 years - I was not counting my calories. I found myself snacking more often and I put on 8 lbs. I am now keeping track of everything I eat. I have lost 4 of the 8 lbs. I am eating around 1000 calories per day.