I will be going in 5 weeks post op.banded 3/19. Wondering how many Cal's at this point everyone was or is eating?

I will be going in 5 weeks post op.banded 3/19. Wondering how many Cal's at this point everyone was or is eating?

I really have no idea how many calories I have every day; the dietitian told me it was more important to remain compliant with the diet than count calories. Essentially if you eat the food that are allowed ( not processed, no white anything) and in the amounts allowed, you will not have too many calories.

My best guess is I have about 1000 calories daily. I have increased my Water intake quite a bit since being banded, which helps with the weight loss. I was also advised by the dietitian that weight loss will slow if you do not have enough Protein every day.

I have been loosing between 2-3 pounds a week. I'm certain it would be more if I had some Fluid in my band. I hope that my first fill will be done on May 9.

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Jprn

I was Banded on 3/19. I guess today I will up my calories.we will see how it goes.

My doctor never told me to eat by counting calories. Instead to measure out 3 oz of protein and then eat low fat/cal veggies (mostly) and then even some fruit. I don't eat white carbs (or crackers, rice cakes). I do put about 1/3 cup High Protein Kashi Go Lean into my breakfast greek yogurt. For those with the most trouble at night (welcome to the club) try having more protein at dinner (4 oz instead of 3). Hopefully you'll be more full by the time you get to the veggies etc.

I was also banded on March 19th. I am 5'9" and started at 350 (before the pre-op diet). Last week, I was 310. I don't count calories, as my program focuses more on learning to recognize your green zone. I drink 1 - 2 liters of Water a day. I walk 2 - 3 miles a day, and do 30 - 60 minutes on the elliptical a couple of times a week. I also work with a trainer twice a week.

I am also obsessed with the scale. I weigh first thing in the morning, naked, post-pee, pre-drink/eat, pre-shower, with the scale in the exact same place on the floor (ruling out as many possibilities for discrepancy as possible ). I have noticed that the days after training when I'm a little sore, and any morning I wake up feeling bloated, I weigh considerably more. I started taking Gas-X before bed to minimize the bloating, and that's helped to even things out. I also changed the batteries in the scale, just in case that was contributing to the fluctuations.

I went to support group last week, and was given a tip by a bandster who has been really successful. She told me to make sure I ALWAYS eat the Protein first. She also said to start setting the stopwatch on my phone, to start timing how long it takes me to eat, how long I chew for, and how long I wait between bites (I have trouble with slowing down on eating). And, she said to drink, drink, drink BEFORE I eat, and that will help to make me less thirsty and less likely to drink during the meal (I'm not very good at that either). Last thing she said was to stop eating at night....never eat after 8pm. If I have to, slowly drink a Protein shake. I've been trying all of these things the last week, so we'll see how well it works out for me. But, I'm really happy with my results so far!

I was also banded on March 19th. I am 5'9" and started at 350 (before the pre-op diet). Last week' date=' I was 310. I don't count calories, as my program focuses more on learning to recognize your green zone. I drink 1 - 2 liters of Water a day. I walk 2 - 3 miles a day, and do 30 - 60 minutes on the elliptical a couple of times a week. I also work with a trainer twice a week.

I am also obsessed with the scale. I weigh first thing in the morning, naked, post-pee, pre-drink/eat, pre-shower, with the scale in the exact same place on the floor (ruling out as many possibilities for discrepancy as possible <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />). I have noticed that the days after training when I'm a little sore, and any morning I wake up feeling bloated, I weigh considerably more. I started taking Gas-X before bed to minimize the bloating, and that's helped to even things out. I also changed the batteries in the scale, just in case that was contributing to the fluctuations.

I went to support group last week, and was given a tip by a bandster who has been really successful. She told me to make sure I ALWAYS eat the Protein first. She also said to start setting the stopwatch on my phone, to start timing how long it takes me to eat, how long I chew for, and how long I wait between bites (I have trouble with slowing down on eating). And, she said to drink, drink, drink BEFORE I eat, and that will help to make me less thirsty and less likely to drink during the meal (I'm not very good at that either). Last thing she said was to stop eating at night....never eat after 8pm. If I have to, slowly drink a protein shake. I've been trying all of these things the last week, so we'll see how well it works out for me. But, I'm really happy with my results so far!

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I need to try the stopwatch thing! I know that I eat too fast. The only time I don' is when I am eating lunch with friends. I spend most of my time talking! I made the mistake one time of not portioning off how much I was going to eat and ended up feeling miserable for hours.

I Lol'd at the scale thing. I have done everything you have done except the batteries! I get highly upset when my family moves the scale. They just don't understand.

I was told to stop drinking 30 mins before I eat. I hate this! I might try drinking up until I eat.

I was told to stop drinking 5 minutes before. Not to contradict your doctor, but I'm just saying......