Calorie Intake

[GurlieGirl0723 1]

Hi all,

wanted to know how many calorie's are you having per day. I know everyone is different, just curious.

Banded on 4/5/12, and im having about 500 to 600 calorie's per day..

[nikki_att84 4]

omgosh i think u dont have a high enough calories intake i take 1200 x day

[mandagay 93]

1200 might be a little high. I have between 800-900. I have my fitness pal set at 1100 but usually never get that many. I have lost 40 lbs (including pre-op) since being banded 3-1-12.

[dhales 98]

I started out at 200-250 with 1/4 cup of food 3x daily. My surgery was 4/3/2012. I just increase it by adding two Protein supplements a day and now have between 400-500...I can't see how I can get in any more. Right now I can only have 1/4 cup (2oz) meals three times a day and two protein supplements... I'm not hungry...but i know I need to get in more calories. I have been fluctuating all week with the same pound. One morning I a 176 and the next 177 and back and forth. So frustrating. I just upped my protein by having a 50mg shake for Breakfast. I had it at 7am and I am just hungry at 1:30 and ready for lunch...so strange to be eating so little and not having an issue with it.

[his_spirit 62]

I set my fitnesspal to 1000 cals a day. Rarely get to the limit. With or without exercise. Not really restricted too much yet so some days it is a struggle.

[hedder14 59]

My dietician told me between 700 and 900 calories per day for me.. I've been staying pretty much around 600 calories.. Now with that said, I don't count the calories from things like crystal light, olive oil, etc. So I add an extra 100 calories for those; so I'm right around 700 per day and that's with 2 Protein Shakes per day..

[judych 225]

Hi all,

wanted to know how many calorie's are you having per day. I know everyone is different, just curious.

Banded on 4/5/12, and im having about 500 to 600 calorie's per day..

banded on the 22nd 03. and im on about 1000 per day.

[m.boyer 8]

I have my fitness pal set to 1200, but I am taking in about 700. I am 3 days post op. The only thing they told me was to get 90g Protein daily.

[judych 225]

I have my fitness pal set to 1200, but I am taking in about 700. I am 3 days post op. The only thing they told me was to get 90g Protein daily.

o.k... that would include your Protein Drinks as well...?? i havent got a clue how much im getting a day in the way of protein. i must try and work it out.

3 days out from surgery it would be hard to take in 700... you are doing well. im assuming that you are on just Clear Liquids right now??

[judych 225]

I have my fitness pal set to 1200, but I am taking in about 700. I am 3 days post op. The only thing they told me was to get 90g Protein daily.

... m.boyer.. i just looked for you on myfitnesspal.... are you living in America? im assuming that you are using the same name as here?? i was going to invite you.

[johnnycantrock 71]

Banded 4-2-12. I take in less than 950 calories a day with 30 minutes of walking a day. I eat 3 meals a day with lots of Water and a couple Protein Shakes a day. My nutritionist tells me it's not just about the calories, but about how your body feels. If you're getting the right amounts of nutrition and not feeling hungry, then you're fine. If you're body is functioning and not hungry (again, after taking in the nutrients that it needs.), why would it think it's starving? Your body isn't counting calories.

[MellioM 116]

why would it think it's starving? Your body isn't counting calories.

My nutritionist does not think anyone should be below 1200 a day because the body does react to so few calories. HoWEVeR - you all are so soon past surgery you are still healing. At that point I was probably taking in about 600 -700 calories. I am now 4 months out and take in between 1200 and 1400 a day but I also exercise daily and burn a minimum of 500 at the gym. I was told not to take in less than 1200 no matter what. I have lost 50 lbs since surgery.

[m.boyer 8]

I found you Judych. I added you. My name is different on that site.

[judych 225]

Hi all,

wanted to know how many calorie's are you having per day. I know everyone is different, just curious.

Banded on 4/5/12, and im having about 500 to 600 calorie's per day..

well.. im trying to stick to a half a cup... some veges and some meat. its hard to get anymore than about 800 calories up, even with the Protein drink and Snacks. im hungry inbetween meals as well. its hard at the moment. im about two weeks off my first fill. im looking forward to not having the feeling of hunger.

Has anyone got any ideas for a half cup of food? im trying to get as much Protein in...ie, fish, as i can, with a small amount of veges.

[judych 225]

I found you Judych. I added you. My name is different on that site.

goodo,.