When my husband and I had surgery we were told that we need to consume around 800 calories a day-we have been trying to stay as close to that as we can, but I am not seeing the weight come off as fast as I think it should. Should we get in more calories, if so how much for each of us?

Stats--

Me-- height 6'1" starting weight 259 current weight 220 surgery date 1/19/12

My husband—height 6'1" starting weight 306 current weight 257 surgery date 1/19/12

Thanks,

Becky

I would say more calories but you really need to discuss with your physician and your nutritionist. I consistently ate between 1000-1200 calories for 2 years and lost 122 lbs but everyone is different. How much protein are you getting each day? Most bandsters do best with high protein intake 70gms or better for consistent weight loss.

I agree, it does sound like too little. I know when I slip below 1000 calories a day my weight loss seriously slows down and even stalls out.

How nice you have been banded together and are sharing the journey. Personally my dr wanted me not to drop below 1000 calories... But there were times early on that I had a hard time eating that amount... But as I learned to live with the band I would tweak it every once in a while to move the scales... But overall I did 1000 calories a day because I felt good with that number. I would check with the dr to be sure but I would think 1000 - 1200 calories might suit you both

Thanks for the advice, we talked to the Dr. office they said it would be fine to up the calorie intake. We are now shooting for around 1200. I honestly have not tracked my protein, so I am going to start doing that to see how much I am getting in.

Thanks again for the help.

Becky

Weight and track everything you eat. There are lots of apps online to help you.

Like FitDay

Thanks for the advice, we talked to the Dr. office they said it would be fine to up the calorie intake. We are now shooting for around 1200. I honestly have not tracked my protein, so I am going to start doing that to see how much I am getting in.

Thanks again for the help.

Becky

Protein is key to WL with lapband, MFP is another good free app or Spark People. I track everything but I am very OCD.

I joined my fitness pal.com after seeing it here and i really like it. I track everything on my phone. So easy and really keeps me accountable