This is a question for those who use the Weight Watchers program and points with the band. I would like to start using WW just so that way i can monitor how much i eat. For some reason its easier for me to count points and Protein than calories and protein.

However, I am not sure how many points I should have. I started off at 272 @ 5'4" -now i am 229:

thanks!

Stacy

There is a formula but I don't know what it is. I did WW a couple years ago. They should have that info either in there literature and/or online. Best of luck! I think WW is a great, healthy program to follow.

Hi VIP,

thank you for responding I know how many points i should have if i didn't have a lap band but i would never be able to eat so many points with the lap band. and i don't want to ask anybody on the actul WW site or meeting as i heard that they are not very band friendly. So i don't want to hear their "strong opinions" lol

Don't quote me on this, but I think for 229 lbs, you should be somewhere around 25 points per day. Keep in mind that a point is roughly 50 calories (not taking into account Fiber, etc.) so that would put you at about 1,250 calories per day.

I don't know when the next point drop would be...

FWIW- you can do WW online for about $16/month. It might be worth it for a few months so you can get used to tracking and have access to the points info and you won't have to deal with the backlash at the meetings.

Good luck!

kagead

Ask your doctor or nutritionist to help you figure out your point system. DON'T tell WW people that you have the band. They aren't very friendly about it.

I'm doing WW and I weigh 224 and my points are 28 and 35 allowance points.