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Some bandsters go as low as 800-1k calories a day. I think the 1k-1200 range is the best for weight loss. Good luck.

I am sorry about the loss of your job. Just remember we are here for you. Get your resume together and hit the pavement. You can do this. Good luck with your weight loss. At least you have that going for you right now. Keep the faith.

That is fantastic news. I'm newly banded 7 months and have hit the 40 lbs range. I have 40 more to go with a stretch goal of 65. I love my band. You've done great!

I'm with the stomach crunches, ab work. That should really help you.

I got the band because I didn't want to have my insides rerouted. I also wanted to be able to eat sweets and drink alcohol if I so choosed. Best of luck with your decision. Either way you will get healthier.

Check with your surgeon. Sometimes they can do the gallbladder removal and the band at the same time. Good luck.

Yes, you should have restriction. I can't eat more than a 1/2 cup of food at a time. I can PB If I'm not careful. You definitely need to listen to your body.

Yes, you should have restriction. I can't eat more than a 1/2 cup of food at a time. I can PB

During the healing stage it is okay not to lose any weight. Its time to rest. You will start to lose more after you get your first fill. I had gained 6 lbs when I went from mushies to solids. That is quite common. Just keep on your post op diet. You will be okay.

I'm going to stop losing weight when I feel like its time. I want to get down to an 18. Right now I'm a 22 or a really tight 20. I plan on losing 40 more lbs. The doctor says I can actually stand to lose 65 more but I don't want to struggle at a lower weight. I'll have to wait and see.

I would go in for another fill for sure. You may not feel restriction for 1 or 2 more fills. Mental hunger is when you think about food constantly and eat when you aren't hungry. Hunger comes in many forms from weakness to a growling stomach. I get the growling stomach.

Good luck with all of your preop stuff. You will love being banded.

Go with the calories your surgeon says to go with they know best. Mine says we can go as low as 800 calories a day. I take in 1k a day and I'm happy at that level.

I really like my support group. We meet every 3rd Thursday. She does round robin talking to each of us. She then has us ask each other questions. There are preop patients there that ask us questions as well. I think it is moderated good.

Hi Kathy, that is the beauty of hitting your sweet spot. I am a)never hungry b)fill up fast and c)don't PB if I am creful. To me those are the signs of being at the sweet spot. I am losing more rapidly too which is a good thing. My average day consists of a protein shake, a light snack and more protein at dinner. I probably consume no more than 1k calories a day. I am losing .5 lbs a day right now. Good luck. OH P.S. I have 3 ccs in a 10cc band (which holds 4.2 ccs).

The biggest mistake I have made is alcohol consumption. I like beer and tequila alot. I would say for those who are banded that its a ton of extra empty calories and to limit alcohol to a couple drinks a week. I tend to overdue it on the weekends.

Make sure you get enough protein, chewable vitamin, water. I would also take an iron supplement. That helped me when I felt tired. Hope you feel better soon.

First of all, you need to stop blaming yourself and get off the wagon so to speak. You can do this. Recommit yourself now..today! Go in for that fill and just suck it up as to what has happened. Don't be hard on yourself, especially about exercise. Just remember how bad you felt 70 lbs heavier. We are all banded for the same reason...to lose weight. Just remember why you were banded. Go to a support group if your doctor has one. Talk on this forum as much as you need to. Stop the cycle now. You can do this.

I agree with babygotback. That is exactly what my surgeon said. You are healing. I lost a little but going from mushy to solids I gained 6 lbs. It soon came off with a fill though. Take this time to just relax and heal. The weight will come off, trust me.

Ditto. I would call my surgeon asap. Good luck.

Christine, I hope you feel better really soon. I'm glad you were able to get rebanded. I'm sorry you went through so much with Dr. Lopez. Best of luck to you with your new band.

Hi, welcome to the forum. I love my band. Just know that it is a tool. I am a slow loser as I have lost 43 lbs in 7.5 months. I would live without my band though. I can honestly say it has been the easiest 43 lbs I have ever lost. Good luck with your surgery.

I can eat pizza no problem. I just can't eat very much of it. Typically only 1 slice. Congrats on your surgery. It is so exciting. Hope your recovery goes well. Best of luck.

Congrats on making this life changing decision. You will love your band. Sorry you don't have much support. That is why this forum is so helpful. Best of luck to you.

Susan, congratulations on making this life changing decision. You will love your band. Best of luck.