The diet will progress over the first year. It usually begins with 2-4 weeks of liquid protein drinks and water. Patients gradually progress to thicker food items and by 8 weeks are able to eat seafood, eggs, cheese along with other regular foods. The diet generally recommended is low-calorie roughly 500 Kcal per day, high protein 70gm daily, low fat 30 gm daily and low carbohydrates as 40 gm daily. The calorie consumption increases over the newbie by twelve months many patients have achieved their goal weight reduction and consume between 900 and 1500 calories daily. This final calorie consumption depends upon level of activity, age and gender men usually can consume more calories and keep their weight normal.
