Calories Or Cups?

[blondeblueeyes 3]

I was banded on 12-29 and have been eating between 600 to 1100 in calories per day. Lost 20lbs in the first 6 1/2 weeks. Pound up or down for the last 6 1/2 weeks.

I see where people list what they've eaten for the day & it seems like it is so much less than what I've eaten. I can eat 1/2 to 1 cup of greek yogurt for Breakfast or cottage cheese, Soup, etc but others list "I can only eat a few bites" or 1/4 cup of whatever. I do measure all my food so I'm just concerned that I'm eating too much volume instead of watching my calories like I've been doing.

Had 3cc in band from surgery & I requested a fill last week since I could eat pretty much anything. Now have 4 1/2 ccs and am eating softer foods for a few more days. Opinions?

[Holly Dolly 575]

I don't think you are eating too much volume if on some days you are only eating 600 calories. That may be too low and you need to up it. I can eat more than a cup of food also. I don't really measure my whole meal in volume. I weigh 3 ounces Protein and eat as many veggies as I like. I do measure out 1/4 to 1/2 cup of mashed potaotes, 1/3 cup corn or eat a golf ball size baked potatoe. As for yogurt, I eat a small container and top it with 1/2 cup kashi go lean crunch Cereal and a few cut up strawberries for Breakfast. I have 6.85 in my 10 band and still feel like I can eat anything.

I have been struggling with the same couple of pounds up and down too since last month. It's still a learning process for me too! Good luck to you.

[Cocoabean 430]

Your band may not be as tight as others' as well. If you are losing well, not getting stuck, and feeling satisfied, then you are doing it right! What others are eating is not the best measure.

Until my last fill I could eat about 1 1/2 to 2 cups total. Then suddenly about a month ago this fill tightened up to where I can only eat a few bites. I tell you what, I don't like it. I am getting stuck quite often. I am scheduling an appointment to perhaps have a bit taken out.

[blondeblueeyes 3]

Thank you both, I was so concerned that the volume of cups need to be super small. Also I do eat alot of softer food so that might play into the larger cup size too. I'll keep in mind the oz weight when I eat solid Protein. Really havent done any solid protein except fish. I think this fill has me on soft for awhile too.

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I personally don't pay attention to volume as much as I do calories. I stay at (or under) 1000 calories a day, minimum 60g Protein, no more than 20g of fat, and no more than 125g of carbs.

When I cook, I figure my calories based on 1 cup servings.

600 calories is really, really low. You may not be losing because your body is in starvation mode. Maybe try to stay closer to 1000 and see if that helps?

[hedder14 59]

I've been told to eat 700 to 900 calories per day this includes Protein Shakes and to measure all foods.. I do 1/4 cup of Protein or 2 oz and 1/4 cup of veggies..