Is it required to count calories? I am just starting my journey (going to a seminar this weekend and having the diagnostic on the 18th) and I am a horrible calorie counter. The best way for me to lose in the past (although I've never kept it off) is to do Protein and green vegetables. You think I may be able to do that once I am banded?

Thanks

Every doc has their own diets, but you sound perfect for mine! His main rules are:

1. no liquid caloires

2. no sugar

3. 4oz meals 3x day (these consist of mostly lean protien and veggies)

The only counting required is to ensure that each meal does not exceed 4oz.

i dont focus around counting cal much i dont go over 1000 though i just eye ball the calories in the foods im gonna eat and keep a mental note. usuallly for breakfast i eat an egg omelet. which i make in the microwave so i dont have to cook with any oils and such. lunch i usually eat refried beans with cheese melted on it. and supper is usually a south beach meal or weight watchers meal thats only if im not in the mood for what i made the rest of my family for dinner. If i do eat dinner i make sure its a lean meat with veggies. not many carbs i eat if dont have to but every once in a while mash taters are good.