I have been banded since May 9th. How much food should i be eating. Is a whole sandwich and a few pretzels to much. I need help please. I havent lost a pound in 2 weeks.

hi i was banded may 7th and keep hearing 1000-1200 calories a day. not sure cause i have not lost but 1.4 in 2weeks. good luck and let me know what you figure out

It depends on what you are putting on the sandwich. I would say as long as you are staying to a good calorie range and you are not overeating, then you should just eat (slowly) til you are feeling satiated. If it takes you a whole sandwich to feel satiated, then so be it, but watch for head hunger telling you to finish it...

Its hard but dont judge your progress by not losing in two weeks...if you are eating 1200 cals a day or less it will come off. I cant eat a whole sandwich but I have my band pretty tight and I like it that way. I eat about 1000 cals a day and I am really never depriving myself or dieting...also I dont exercise so if you do you can eat more...

1.4lbs is progress! I know it can be frustrating, but just keep at it. I am impatient, but I remind myself that slow, steady progress helps give your body time to adjust, which means less excess skin and a higher likelihood of keeping it off when you're done!