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I had gastric bypass 3 years ago, but am still trying to get the last 20 pounds off, how many calories a day should i consume to lose?

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Dr. Scott Welle answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

More out than in..: Weight loss is a matter of burning more than you take in. A good place to start is around 1000 calories a day, make sure you keep up with your protein intake and your post bypass vitamins. Then you need to exercise to burn more than you take in..

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Answered 6/11/2015

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A member asked:

I had gastric bypass 3 years ago, but am still trying to get the last 20 pounds off, how many calories a day should i consume to lose?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Welle answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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