My name is Angela. I had my band done on 8/14/08. I have lost 70 pounds since then. I wasn't the most compliant patient after my surgery. In January, I had back surgery and they had to take all the fluid out of my band for me to have my back operated on. I am going in tomorrow to have my band filled back up again and I am going to be more serious about it. I am curious how many calories everyone is taking in daily. My doc suggested I only have 600 calories daily. That seems so low to me. I am looking for some thoughts from everyone here and for support also. Wish me luck!!!!

Wow good luck!!!!

My doctor wants me between 1000-1200 cals a day. But I had my second fill the other day and so far I haven't had more than 800.

I hope this part of your journey is easier for you! This is quite a journey

My doc says 1200 to 1400 but I am only having that now and get my first fill on Monday. I was banded 2 months ago and have lost 19 lbs with no fill.