Hello everyone... I've not been in for awhile. Crazy work.. Anyhow, I need help. I was banded in March of this year. To date I've only lost 16 lbs. Had my second visit with the nutritionist today since being banded. She says that I'm not eating enough. I thought we were only suppose to eat a cup per meal. That is what I have been doing as well as exercising. Since March I have been going for fills btw 4-6 weeks. I have a realize band that holds only 11cc. As of today I have 10cc and no restriction. They checked to see if I have a slow leak today by pulling all fluid our from the band. No leak. The nutritionists wants me to eat btw 1000-1200 daily. What if I finally have restriction after this fill? How am I going to be able to eat that much? Has anyone had this problem? If so, please give me some advice. Thanks!!!!

We are only supposed to eat a cup of food per meal, but you can get in 1000-1200 calories while still eating the proper portions. You just have to make sure the food choices you make are the best ones and be sure to get in all your protein.

That's what I've heard...you have to get your full intake of protein and calories. If you're not taking in enough then your body has nothing to burn. It's all on a learning curve. I have realized that every day is different from the next.

Also, like Mis73 said, ..I suggest adding some healthy fat to your meals as well. Besides calories you need fat to burn,. Track your fat content daily. Depending on your age and weight you can find out how much fat you need a day. I know for me, I need to intake up to 25 grams of fat a day. Healthy fat of course...

oh, another thing to keep you on track is to log daily. You can use an app right on your phone called "loseit" . Thanks to Mis73 for telling me about this app I can't live withouth it .. I track everything, and it lets me know all of my nutrients for the day/week. I love it!!!

Thanks for your inputs.... I'm going to try my best on getting my calories in every day with good food choices. Guess I hit a low today Thanks again!!!!!