It's been 11 days since my surgery and I'm feeling good physically- like incision wise- but soooo out of energy, I guess b/c the calories are so low! I've been getting hungry every 3 hrs, although the other day it was every 4- maybe pms?- anyway, i can eat 1 egg and almost a whole banana and I'm pretty satisfied, and I follow the rules of not drinking while eating and nothing to drink 15 min before a meal, and nothing for an hr after.

How is everyone else doing?

I had surgery on 8/22 and I still do not have a lot of energy. The doctor keeps pushing protein but it is hard to get all that protein and stay under 800 calories. Good Luck!!

I was banded September 29th . I was out of energy the first week. Today and two and a half weeks, I am feeling great! Of course I am getting hungry and tired of mushy food, but, I know it will be worth it in the long run. Cannot wait until my first fill on November 10th!

OMG Cat texan, did u use true results??? I have dr. fox. I too am sooooooooooooo tired and was told under 1000 calories. I noticed your dr is out of dallas!!

Your not suppose to join :

THE STARVATION NATION....

I try to stick to 800-1200 calories a day, with 60-80G. of Protein a day

I lose between 1 1/2-2 lbs a week.

If you starve yourself your body will lose weight in the beginning, but will start to slow down, then when you eat more then 800 calories, your Body will start to GAIN weight.

That's because your Metabolism will be all messed up. It's not worth doing.

Slow and Easy wins the race....

OMG Cat texan, did u use true results??? I have dr. fox. I too am sooooooooooooo tired and was told under 1000 calories. I noticed your dr is out of dallas!!

Hey Texasbandit-

I used Dr. Victor Gonzalez in Dallas at the Center for Obesity Surgery. I had surgery at the new Forest Park Medical Center. I love Dr. G and have been doing really well, except for the lack of energy. I have my first fill scheduled for October 28th. I can tell that I have been eating larger portions and do not want to start gaining. Have you had a fill yet?

Cat

It sounds like you are doing great and I want to follow your "techniques"!! I was never given a target calorie or Protein goal. How do i go about figuring the cals out? Before surgery i was supposed to do 1700 cal to loose 1-2lbs a week, but i would never be able (obviously) to eat all that now i have the band, how did you come to that number?

Your not suppose to join :

THE STARVATION NATION....

I try to stick to 800-1200 calories a day, with 60-80G. of protein a day

I lose between 1 1/2-2 lbs a week.

If you starve yourself your body will lose weight in the beginning, but will start to slow down, then when you eat more then 800 calories, your Body will start to GAIN weight.

That's because your Metabolism will be all messed up. It's not worth doing.

Slow and Easy wins the race....

I sent you a Message.

Shirley.

Hey cat!! I had my 2nd fill today. My first fill was 2 weeks ago. I've found that most of the surgeons here in the dfw have real strict guidelines regarding diet and calories. I was told under 1000 is ideal. I am so weak and tired though.