Just curious--I'm about three weeks post surgery and I'm at about 1200 calories per day. What about you? How many do you generally eat? Thanks!:hungry:

I was told by the doctor that I would only be able to hold about 4-6 oz of food without being very full. I cheated on my diet last week and was still able to eat a whole quarter pounder with cheese, fries and drink from McDonalds. Is that normal? I have only had 1 fill and am wondering if I need a lot more to decrease the size of my stomach. I lost 20 lbs between the time right before my surgery and the month following it, but I have not lost anything else since. I guess that is 1 reason why I cheated. I was under the impression that after surgery I would fill up VERY quickly and remain that way until it was time for the next meal. Any advice would be very appreciated as I am very frustrated!!!!

When were you banded? Have you had a fill yet? Some of this I know is just our own control. Therefore, I guess you will need to try to fill up on other things.

hi all i just go a fill yesterday so i'm gonna try and stick between 1200-1400 a day gonna go up and down. gonna have to get back on the band wagon and get my ass in gear. so wish me luck

I'm like you Eficka...I'm usually about 800 - 1000 but on a bad day I'm much more. My 4th fill just kicked in and I haven't been able to eat much the last few days. I'm finally having to learn to eat the "banded way". Small bites, slow and chew chew chew. My weight loss has been very slow since being banded because I never had any restriction.

Same here, I haven't lost much since I have not had much restriction since I've been banded. I have lost about 26 lbs and very slow weight loss. Hopefully my 4th fill in 2 weeks will do it.

im the same way. i was losing great before the band now it seem sorda slow. i think becuz i was not following the plan to a tee. but, its been 2days now and i seem to be doing good and have great restiction. at least the pressure in the back of my throat has went alittle. im gone try and hang around 1200 calories or less. i now feel the pressure in my chest if i eat to much or to fast i never felt it before. an a warm like sensation in my tummy. i think that is going to help me not eat so much. so we will see how it goes.

Same here, I haven't lost much since I have not had much restriction since I've been banded. I have lost about 26 lbs and very slow weight loss. Hopefully my 4th fill in 2 weeks will do it.

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I was told by the doctor that I would only be able to hold about 4-6 oz of food without being very full. I cheated on my diet last week and was still able to eat a whole quarter pounder with cheese, fries and drink from McDonalds. Is that normal? I have only had 1 fill and am wondering if I need a lot more to decrease the size of my stomach. I lost 20 lbs between the time right before my surgery and the month following it, but I have not lost anything else since. I guess that is 1 reason why I cheated. I was under the impression that after surgery I would fill up VERY quickly and remain that way until it was time for the next meal. Any advice would be very appreciated as I am very frustrated!!!!

Huse,

All you need is a fill or two. don't give up and try to rember that even though you can eat it doen't mean you should. I am wondering if there is any food that you can feel your restriction on? If so eat those types of foods more. Also you have to remember DO NOT DRINK ANYTHING DURING OR AFTER MEALS FOR AT LEAST 45 MIN! This is a huge key that takes time and practice getting used to. when you drink with a meal or after you wash down the food that you really want to stay in your upper pouch for that full feeling we came down this road to achive. Good Luck!

I'll be 4 weeks post op on Tuesday. I started soft solid foods and I'm eating more calories now. I'm about 900 calories per day. Before I was eating 500 calories per day on mushies. I think my weight will come off faster now that I added more calories to my diet.

Good luck.

I'm curious why you will lose more when you're intaking more calories?

I was told by my surgeon to stay under 1200. I was only banded 2 weeks ago so I'm struggling to even make 800. My first few days on liquids I was only at 300-400. He said he doesn't want me under 800 because I won't lose that low.

I have been banded since May 29, 2008. My highest weight before the pre-op diet was 368. Getting the band was the best decision for me...I'm down to 154lbs. I feel amazing. The challenge is that throughout my journey I never even considered calories, just ate as they suggested, 6oz. total, 3 times a day. 4 oz. of that protein, 1 oz. veggie, 1 oz. carb. (although, I routinely enjoy flavored creamers, and sf/nf lattes..occassionally I eat an afternoon or evening low carb snack) Now, my surgeon says the max he wants me to lose is 6-7 more lbs. I'm so afraid to change what I'm doing and attempt maintenance--I don't even know how many calories I've been consumming. Thank you all for sharing your calorie counts!

ok So I started using the daily plate through Livestrong.. Well it told me in order to lose 2 lbs a week I needed to eat 2130 cal a day. I added what I had eaten today and it was only 1200. So what do I do? I am confused....

ok So I started using the daily plate through Livestrong.. Well it told me in order to lose 2 lbs a week I needed to eat 2130 cal a day. I added what I had eaten today and it was only 1200. So what do I do? I am confused....

Me too! Daily plate said eat way more than I am. I'm wondering if that thing is way off? Then again, I've been getting about 1200 cal a day for the last 5 days and have not lost a pound. So now I'm wondering am I not eating enough and my body is going into starvation mode to hang on to what it's got? Ahhh! This is all so confusing!:biggrin:

100-300

feel full so easily after couple weeks on liquid

I vary a little day to day. On Wednesday I ate a little over 600 calories. Yesterday I was a little over 800. If I don't start seeming a marked change in my weight in another week I'll bump it up to 900 and see if that'll keep my metabolism going.

Hi everyone.Im 4 days pre-op and i stick to about 800cal a day now.Not liking optifast very much but i dont want to jeopardise my chance for my banding.Cant wait to have the lb done!!!

does anyone have certain times of the month where yo eal alot of sweets i mean cookies oreos and pound cake and still dont gain any weight?

I had my band done in July 2009, i have lost 52 lbs airly easily. Now i am finding that the weight loss has stopped. i think i need to start counting calories. i have a feeling that i am way under because on days i think i totally blew it and ate WAY to much...i lose?