Recommeded calories per day for WLS

sarahwls100609

I have had WLS (Gastric Bypass) and was wondering if there are any other MFP's that have had Weight Loss Surgery and know the recommended calories per day to consume. I would appreciate it and would love to make new friends also. We all have something in
common...we are on a journey to better health and wellness. I have been on here almost a month and I love this site. It is a wonderful support system with very useful tools. I was 348 lbs when I had my GB 10-6-09 and have lost 112 lbs thus far and have gone from a size 28 to a now 16. I was a severe diabetic on 5 insulin shots a day and 2,000mg of Metformin. I had many complications related to diabetes and now it has completely reversed. I have an entire new lease on life which I am very thankful for and also a cancer survivor. I am truly blessed. :flowerforyou: Thank you for your help and God bless. (:

Kelly_Wilson1990

I had gastric bypass on February 7, 2011. My nutritionist said I do not have a set amount of calories per day. I have to eat 75-100 grams of protein and 75-100 grams carbs a day. This averages 900-1200 calories a day depending where my protein and carb levels fall. My sugar is 30 or less grams a day and fat is 40 or less grams a day. I am off all my medication for high blood pressure. I should be off my diabetes medication when I see the doctor again in December.

sarahwls100609

Thank you Kelly. I consume approximately 90-120g of protein. I am primarily a vegetarian due to severe GERD I cannot tolerate
meat unless it's puree or xtra soft so, I drink whey protein shakes. Nexium and pepcid is very helpful. I find that I am ALWAYS under my 1200 cal per day and was just curious. I appreciate it.

Kelly_Wilson1990

I cannot do protein drinks. I get most all my protein from food. I use Body Fortress Protein Shot if I need a supplement of protein but not too often. I think I had to drink too many before and right after my surgery. I cannot stomach milk anymore but then I was never a big milk drinker anyway.

I average about a 1000 calories a day.

IsMollyReallyHungry

Hello there!! Congrats on your new lease on life!!!

I had WLS in 2004. My group never recommended an actual calorie range. Their recommendations were always how many grams of protien.

Welcome to MFP!!

IsMollyReallyHungry

Ladies,

Please see below link:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/267363-wls-support-and-inspirational-information

sarahwls100609

I enjoy the protein drinks but, try to eat foods that contain protein as well such as egg beaters, greek yogurt, cottage cheese etc. I use Lactose free milk with my shakes due to being lactose intolerant after WLS. Love my vegetables though. I use the Body Fortress
protein shot as well. Not too often only when I need an extra boost of protein. I am averaging approx 900-1000 cal so, I guess that is good. I appreciate your input and wish you well on your weight loss journey.

sarahwls100609

Thanks Mollie. You are doing wonderful as well on your journey. Keep up the great work.

rockeraxXx

Wow sarah!! Your story is awesome. I just had to say you rock Keep up the good work and journey to being healthy and feeling great. -rosalie-

IsMollyReallyHungry

Thanks Mollie. You are doing wonderful as well on your journey. Keep up the great work.

Thanks Sarah! :flowerforyou: