I asked my surgeon at my three month checkup about my lack of appetite. It wasn't that I was having problems eating, or unable to tolerate or keep things down, I was just really not interested. He told me that it was one of the hormonal changes the RNY produced, and that it would last six months, maybe nine if I was lucky. So I figured I would take advanrage of it while I could. It is a little scary to think about food cravings coming back, though.

As for the number of calories and such you should be eating, that's a question you should ask your surgeon and nutritionist.

Hi All...

I will be 5 months post-op next week and I'm still struggling with my calorie intake. I get enough protein, I'm drinking 4 or 5 a day, but food just has no appeal to be so I'm averaging between 600-700 calories per day, 800-900 on a good day and I'm exercising.

Any advice on getting more calories and how many I should be getting per day is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

My dietitian and surgeon set my calorie goal for 1000 a day, with the protein between 60-80 grams. I am only two months post op and seldom hit that 1000 mark. I do find that my desire for most food is just non existent, really. Only a couple of foods appeal to me. Whether I "want" to eat or not, I know that I need to space my meals and snacks throughout the day in order to meet my needs.

Enjoy it while it lasts Your appetie/hunger does come back. Just enjoy the ride.

Crap. I was afraid of that. But that's why I admire the folks on here who have kept the weight off long term. This early part has been easy in comparison.

I dont stress about my calorie intake too much. Some days I can get up to 1200 and some I am around 800...I average 1100 or so most of the time. It is all about protein protein protein. Especially on work out days! I am now 8 months out. I am thinking at around 5 months I was still around 700-800 or so.