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I set mine at 1100 calories (which I never reach) I usually 800-1000 calories a day. If I do below 800 or above 1000, I just don't lose eigher way. I set my weight loss at 1.25 lbs per week. Which I always go over. I din't want to set it too high and disappointed. You can do whatever you want for goals.

Well, I am officially a groupie. I got my band (arm band that is) 3 days ago, and I am addicted!! I have been reading your posts for 2 months. I love seeing the numbers. Especially after I go to the gym.

For me it's anything carbs: bread, rice, crackers, potato. Of all things tonight chicken. I have to be so careful. The biggest issue is how fast I eat. I can't let myself get hungry. If I take more than 1 bit, any don't chew it up to nothing, it's coming back up. It hurts too!!

There is also Dr. Pohl in Johnston, he does surgery at Roger Williams Medical Center. I had Dr. Beth Ryder, she is in University Surgical with Dr. Roye. She has been nothing short of amazing to me! I have had a couple of bumps, and she has been available, and empathetic through everything.

There is also a group at Miriam Hospital, meets once a month a different day. I have been to the one at RIH a couple times. The thing is it is almost all bypass (RNY) patients. Only 1 or 2 other band patients. I find this web site more helpful and supportive.