kenziesmommy

I will be 5 months out in a few days. I wasn't able to make my last month's appointment with my nutritionist due to 2 death's in my family. So needless to say I really have no idea how many calories I should be eating right now. I have a feeling I am not eating enough and maybe that has slowed my weight loss down. Any info or suggestion's would be greatly appreciated.

Shannon

Christina

Shannon,

Personally, I don't really count calories on a daily basis. I just try and eat healthy and focus on protein first. However, I also know that I am not eating a TON of calories, like I did before surgery either and I am still slowly losing and trying to exercise as well.

I am also further out than you are so I should probably be counting more so I can maintain this weight and maybe lose a few more pounds..

I am thinking you should be eating about 500 calories at that stage?? I can't really remember what they said to eat.. sorry. It's all individualized anyway.. good luck to you.

Keep up the great work..

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Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

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bridgetgirl

Dont fret too much about caloric intake. Like Kina suggested, concentrate on protein first... count that. You should be taking in no less than 30-65 grams of protein a day... somewhere in that range and you are doing fine. Also look in your binder ( the almighty word) in the nutrition section AND reschedule that appt with the office! Its very important that you are monitored your first year..... best wishes sugar pea, I hope this is useful.

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2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

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