I am 3 weeks post surgery and am now eating soft foods. I noticed on the hand out the dr gave me, it had listed the quantity of protein I should be getting daily, but there was no mention of calories. Approximately how many calories are you consuming daily!!

Donna, I keep my calories between 1000-1400. I try to hit the 1400 about twice a week to keep my metabolism going. I still lose about 2 lbs per week.

my dr says shoot for 600-800! Sometimes I get more some days are less. My goal is to aim for my protein before I worry about calories. As you know everyone here has very different opinion on calorie consumption. Just do your best.

Is there a good website that keeps track of how many calories by putting in what you've eaten during the day?

I use fitday.com. Some people use dailyplate.com or mycaloriecounter.com

My fitnesspal.com

Is great and makes charts and things for you to track your progress...good luck have fun

Thanks so much!

I was told that I don't have to count calories, I just have to make good food choices and follow the bandster rules of eating. Eat lean protein first, healthy veggies then healthy carbs. But I do know that I generally get around 800-900 calories per day. If you make healthy choices and get at proper restriction, the band should take care of the portion control thus controlling calorie intake.