Guest guest Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 Hi Dawn & welcome! I'll give your questions a shot, but be aware, it's different for all of us. > 1) What is a normal maintenance amount of daily calories for someone long term post op? ***I don't count calories, but I've heard, depending on height, weight, exercise level, etc., it could be anywhere from 1200-2000 calories. > 2) What is considered to be normal maintenance size portions for > someone long term post-op? ***Again, this varies, but it is said for normal people a portion should be the size of your fist. However, that also depends on how many " meals " you have per day and what type of food you're eating. > 3) What is considered to be a normal maintenance frequency to > eating? How often do you eat? ***I grew up eating 3 meals a day, which made me so hungry by the time the next meal came around, that it was so easy to overeat. So, after WLS, I decided that 3 meals a day is part of what got me to 300 lbs., and 5-6 small meals a day is really healthier in every way, so that's what I do. > 4) What is a suitable ratio of protein, carbs and fat for someone > long term post-op? ***Not a clue...I'll leave that to those with a head for numbers. I just always do protein first. > 5) How many grams of protein would be considered a sufficient level > for maintenance? ***Food protein and supplemented protein (shakes) are 2 different animals. The number of shakes people have in any given day, if any, varies widely. Some people believe we don't absorb much protein from food, others believe they don't need protein shakes. I'm in the middle...I think I absorb some food protein, but why chance it, so I do at least one shake for breakfast, more if I think of it. My own suggestion would be to supplement according to the malabsorption of your surgery, your lab numbers and how you feel. If more protein shakes make you feel better, then your body needs it, if it seems to make no difference, then perhaps you don't need as many as some. Obviously, this is all my experience. You have to see what works best for you. in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 Hi Dawn & welcome! I'll give your questions a shot, but be aware, it's different for all of us. > 1) What is a normal maintenance amount of daily calories for someone long term post op? ***I don't count calories, but I've heard, depending on height, weight, exercise level, etc., it could be anywhere from 1200-2000 calories. > 2) What is considered to be normal maintenance size portions for > someone long term post-op? ***Again, this varies, but it is said for normal people a portion should be the size of your fist. However, that also depends on how many " meals " you have per day and what type of food you're eating. > 3) What is considered to be a normal maintenance frequency to > eating? How often do you eat? ***I grew up eating 3 meals a day, which made me so hungry by the time the next meal came around, that it was so easy to overeat. So, after WLS, I decided that 3 meals a day is part of what got me to 300 lbs., and 5-6 small meals a day is really healthier in every way, so that's what I do. > 4) What is a suitable ratio of protein, carbs and fat for someone > long term post-op? ***Not a clue...I'll leave that to those with a head for numbers. I just always do protein first. > 5) How many grams of protein would be considered a sufficient level > for maintenance? ***Food protein and supplemented protein (shakes) are 2 different animals. The number of shakes people have in any given day, if any, varies widely. Some people believe we don't absorb much protein from food, others believe they don't need protein shakes. I'm in the middle...I think I absorb some food protein, but why chance it, so I do at least one shake for breakfast, more if I think of it. My own suggestion would be to supplement according to the malabsorption of your surgery, your lab numbers and how you feel. If more protein shakes make you feel better, then your body needs it, if it seems to make no difference, then perhaps you don't need as many as some. Obviously, this is all my experience. You have to see what works best for you. in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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