Caloric Intake

[hokdo 0]

I haven't really figured this out yet, but how many calories should we be intaking as banders? I know it depends on weight and various factors but anyone have a rough idea? I'm going for my 2 week post-op check-up on Thursday so I can ask then but I was just curious. I don't want to overeat and I want to make sure I get the Proteins in so I'm trying to build a program for me in hopes of making it easier. Thank you.

[lea3277 6]

My doctor told me between 1000-1200, but it really differs from person to person I think.

[Rachel412 116]

I try to get around 1200 but my nutritionist won't talk about calories, only Protein, Water, and portion size.

[Vaughn Supponnatime 0]

The information I got before I had the surgery lists serving suggestions for 1000, 1200, and 1500-calorie diets, but no hard numbers on the amount of Protein, carbohydrates, fats, etc for those plans. I'd love to get some hard numbers!

[hannahbf 0]

calories in versus calories out that is how to figure it out if you are inactive then fewer calories in cause there are fewer calories going out

[brenda62 47]

I was told about 1200, I get between 800 and 1000 on a normal day.

[brbm6 6]

My nutritionist said 1200 per day. I try to stay between 1000 to 1200 which keeps me loosing.

[bobrocky 8]

I try to get around 1200 but my nutritionist won't talk about calories, only Protein, Water, and portion size.

I get a bit confused about that. My Nut talks portions too and it seems that it should work on it's own be because of amount limitations, assuming you are making wise choices. I'd rather try portions than track calories. Do you track calories at all or just go for a ballpark estimate?

[rflint82 0]

I just posted this question. Lol. I try to aim for 1200, but sometimes i get around 1300. Is that too much? I was losing weight really good, but at a stall the last few days. But u would think at 240 lbs, only taking in 1200 calories would keep me losing. That is why i wanted to ask... Wasnt sure what i should aim for