Hello, I'm fairly new LBT but love it soooo much!!!

I was banded on June 19, 2007 and have not had my first fill yet. But I have a few questions that I was hoping someone could answer for me.

(1) How many calories am I supposed to be consuming daily for weight loss?

(2) How many milligrams of Protein daily?

(3) How long before I can "safely" bend over to retrieve something off the floor or exercise?

And finally.....

(4) What do the abbreviations "PB" & NSV" stand for?

Thanks to all for any help you can give me. You all are doing WONDERFULLY!:clap2:.

Have a happy day:nervous

Tgirl

Hi Tammie

Congrats on being banded!

Calories- most common range is 1200-1400/day. I really don't count, I just try to make good choices.

Protein- A range from 60-90 grams (not milligrams).

Bending over- Check with your doctor. I'm shocked you can't bend over now being banded a month ago. I was pretty much at 100% at 6 weeks out.

PB- "Poductive Burp" which is actually upchucking food when it isn't chewed well enough or too dry. Experience and a proper fill will greatly reduce these occurrances.

NSV-"Non scale Victory" i.e. fitting into a size smaller jeans.

Good luck on your journey!

Bruce

Bruce,

Thank you sooooooo much. I really needed those answers. Oh, and also, I can easily bend over I just didn't know if it was allowed yet. I just don't want to cause my band to slip. I go back to the Dr. on Monday July 23rd, and will hopefully get my first fill. I'm looking so forward to getting on with this journey.

Thank again, I really appreciate the info!!!!

Have a happy day,

Tammie