Gastric Bypass RnY Patient: How Do I Remain Below 700 Calories Daily?

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Thalie5000
Thalie5000 Posts: 24 Member
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Hello, I am 10 months post op and only have 20 lbs of excess weight loss to go before reaching my excess weight loss goal. It was recommended that my daily food intake remain under 700 calories. I keep my portions to the recommended 1/2 cup to 1 cup size for each meal or snack. My food choices are not perfect, but are improving. I also need to consume a minimum of 60 g of protein daily. Any suggestions?

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  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
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    10 months seems like a long time to be at 700 calories. When are you supposed to increase?
  • mumblemagic
    mumblemagic Posts: 1,090 Member
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    Speak to your doctor and get a diet plan.
  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
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    Call your insurance company see if they will pay for a nutritionist. 10 months under 700 calories?
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,943 Member
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    PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »
    10 months seems like a long time to be at 700 calories. When are you supposed to increase?

    This.
    mumblemagic wrote: »
    Speak to your doctor and get a diet plan.

    And, this.

    Something does not feel right that you are eating 700 calories this late in the game.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
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    700 is supposed to be short term, right?
  • suzyjane1972
    suzyjane1972 Posts: 612 Member
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    Thought 700 was very short term......you REALLY need to get this talked through with your specialist
  • mommazach
    mommazach Posts: 384 Member
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    I'll agree that 700 calories is too limited. The lowest possible on MFP is 1200 per day for women. On another note, get protein drinks. I'm currently addicted to Fit Frappe by big Train. I add the vanilla latte to my coffee and the mocha to ice and water. 60 calories per 1/4 cup scoop and I buy mine at Amazon. Make sure you are getting in some exercise along with your diet, and you will continue to see a loss. 700 calories a day is not healthy and you should consult with your Dr. again.
  • kcounter211
    kcounter211 Posts: 2 Member
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    Your menu will be boring for awhile. Lean, dense protein (skinless chicken breast, pork tenderloin, most seafood) simply cooked. Non-starchy veggies, also simply cooked. That's going to be your mainstay. Add some good fats where you can if you want to stay regular. No extras. 700 calories will be hard, but do-able.
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
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    kcounter211 wrote: »
    Your menu will be boring for awhile. Lean, dense protein (skinless chicken breast, pork tenderloin, most seafood) simply cooked. Non-starchy veggies, also simply cooked. That's going to be your mainstay. Add some good fats where you can if you want to stay regular. No extras. 700 calories will be hard, but do-able.

    It's been almost a year.
  • mom22dogs
    mom22dogs Posts: 470 Member
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    I don't think this is the place to be asking this. You should be asking your doctor, or registered dietician that specializes in post-bariatric surgery diet, which I would assume you already have one.
  • ponycyndi
    ponycyndi Posts: 858 Member
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    Why aren't you using the drinks recommended by the surgeon or a nutritionist?
  • kcounter211
    kcounter211 Posts: 2 Member
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    PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »
    kcounter211 wrote: »
    Your menu will be boring for awhile. Lean, dense protein (skinless chicken breast, pork tenderloin, most seafood) simply cooked. Non-starchy veggies, also simply cooked. That's going to be your mainstay. Add some good fats where you can if you want to stay regular. No extras. 700 calories will be hard, but do-able.

    It's been almost a year.

    I assume that she's limiting calories according to a recommendation given by her bariatric program. No one stays that low permanently, but if she really wants to lose the last 20, she may have to stick to it for another 6 months before adjusting up to maintenance range. There's no magic about 1200 calories. Where you lose and where you maintain calorie-wise depends on metabolism and activity, and some people run lower than 1200, even in maintenance. It sucks, but it's true.
  • DebSozo
    DebSozo Posts: 2,578 Member
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    Thalie5000 wrote: »
    Hello, I am 10 months post op and only have 20 lbs of excess weight loss to go before reaching my excess weight loss goal. It was recommended that my daily food intake remain under 700 calories. I keep my portions to the recommended 1/2 cup to 1 cup size for each meal or snack. My food choices are not perfect, but are improving. I also need to consume a minimum of 60 g of protein daily. Any suggestions?

    There is a bariatric doctor who wrote a book called A Pound of Cure. He has free YouTube advice tutorials for people who want to keep the weight off after surgery. His name is Dr. Matthew Weiner.
  • DebSozo
    DebSozo Posts: 2,578 Member
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    Here is one of the YouTube videos
    https://youtu.be/3_aahPETzH0

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