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I talked to my doctor today and we are working toward lap band surgery. In the meantime she wants me to start tracking my calories and start weight watches and use an app like lose it. she also said it would help to start cutting out some things i wont be able to have once I am banded and trying some new things that I will need such as Protein Shakes. I am tracking my calories, fat, Fiber, and Protein. I have enough calories to add a Protein Drink but that would put my protein intake today at 138 g. is that bad for me? Will it make me gain weight even though I am within calories for the day?

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My doctor suggested to me to take in 60g of Protein a day and to keep each meal about 300 cals each leaving 300 cals for Snacks. what helped me lose the weight was planning my meals out on microsoft word. and every friday I would go get the items on my list and break down my meats in a freezer bag. Its a hassle to always cook, but at least you know what you are getting. anyhow, adding protein will not make you gain weight, it will make you feel fuller longer. just remember to eat your protein first. substituting Protein Shakes for a meal will not hurt you either.

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oh btw my fitness pal is a great app for tracking food. exercise, and Water intake. you can also add friends too. I tend to look at what some of my friends eat so i can compare it and get more variety to my food choices. :)

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Thanks for the info I use an app called lose it. My husband and I are going to use it together now so he can support me. Anyone else use Lose it?

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It's great that you are starting to change your lifestyle and eat like a bandster. The only advise I have is eat your Protein, don't drink it. Yes you will have to do Protein shakes during the pre & post diets and after fills, but not on a daily bases.

Eating a high protein diet is healthy as log as you are also getting your veggies in.

FYI - Mis73 uses the app Lose it & really likes it.

Good luck to you!

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Thanks for the info I use an app called lose it. My husband and I are going to use it together now so he can support me. Anyone else use Lose it?

I use Lose It and I've used it for 18 months. I absolutely love it, it's like my "food bible".

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