CHEZNOEL

I had the same question right after my surgery. I was counting everything and was barely topping 600 on BIG days. My nutritionist told me just to focus on counting protein at first. I am now almost at my goal weight, 9 months post surgery! Hang in there!

Christmas and Holidays was tough, but I maintained. I did show a little gain after a trip to family in PA, but that has leveled off now that I am home and eating the right things at the right time. Don't despair. I was banded in October and just got my first fill today, 4 ml. Down 28 lbs since surgery even with the slight bump from travel. Just do what you know to do!

Look into Bariwise fruit drinks. They come in little bottles with just powder and you add the water and shake. A great travel aid. The powder does not weight all that much. I order mine online from Bariatric Choice and they have Chocolate, Coffee, Orange pineapple, Kiwi strawberry, and Wild Berry flavors. 15 protien and70 calories. I have had all but the chocolate and none were chalky! http://bariatricchoice.com

I have read that a daily diet of less than 1000 calories is bad for the metabolism. I am in the first week of soft foods, 4 weeks from surgery. I have been tracking my food on "FitDay" and seem to average around 690/day. Is this too low? Does it really matter about calories?

You are not alone. I am over 60!'

Thanks... the fiber sounds like a good plan!

Had my surgery on the 31st. Just made October! So far so good. Still gassy and no mo BM, but very little pain. I am encouraged.

What is normal here? No pain meds for the last 2 days. I am getting in my protein and liquids.

Thanks for the good words Shirley. I am 63 and wondering if I am too old for this, but the doc says no! I am in North Carolina. Anyone else in NC?

Good luck to all Octobers fro m me too. I will be a Halloween bandster! Getting nervous.

I am a 62 year old female on the low side of BMI, about 36 to start. I am scheduled for surgery in October, date TBD. I would like to have both a mentor and buddies for the journey. I am having lap band with plication which is a newer procedure. Anyone out there that has done this?

Hi all! I am new to the forum. I hope to have my lap band with plication surgery in early October. I would be interested in any books you have found particularly interesting, as well as what you pre-surgery diet was like. Many thanks. I hope to contribute more in the future.