I have been tracking my calorie intake and on average I consume 450 to 500 calories a day. I have nothing in my band and have restriction. My question is at 8 days post op about how many calories should I be eating? I eat a lot of protein and was released to mushy foods but I am worries that I am not getting proper nutrients. My doctor told me not to worry but to eat three time a day but I am a little concerned.

Unfortunately, everyone will have a different answer because every surgeon and nutritionist has different ideas what works.

I personally eat between 900-1000 a day. For me, it works. I was eating 1200 a day but ever since my last fill in May I just can't eat that much anymore.

I would highly suggest seeing a nutritionist. They can help you set up good guidelines that really help a lot.

400-500 sounds a bit low to me. Even on the liquid only phase. Even my Protein shakes has at least 200 calories in them. Since the band, I've never counted calories, fat, carbs, or even protein. I eat what I want until I'm satisfied (about a toddlers portion). That's why I had the lapband - so I wouldn't have to count anything that went into my mouth ever again.

But I know where you're coming from. You're in the beginning stage and just want to find out if what you're doing is "normal". I'm not a dr (I did major in nutrition in college, only have 6 classes left to become an RD) but to me, 400-500 calories sounds like starvation mode. You won't be able to function on that for very long. If it's that low just because of the very few things you can have, I'd sneak in an extra Protein shake or extra Soup.

Good luck!

Marci

400-500 sounds a bit low to me. Even on the liquid only phase. Even my Protein shakes has at least 200 calories in them. Since the band' date=' I've never counted calories, fat, carbs, or even protein. I eat what I want until I'm satisfied (about a toddlers portion). That's why I had the lapband - so I wouldn't have to count anything that went into my mouth ever again.

But I know where you're coming from. You're in the beginning stage and just want to find out if what you're doing is "normal". I'm not a dr (I did major in nutrition in college, only have 6 classes left to become an RD) but to me, 400-500 calories sounds like starvation mode. You won't be able to function on that for very long. If it's that low just because of the very few things you can have, I'd sneak in an extra protein shake or extra soup.

Good luck!

Marci[/quote']

Thanks it is so hard and I try not to eat past 8 but I guess a shake or soup will only help. I am extremely hungry when I wake up in the mornings. Just not very hungry through the day.