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i'm about 2 wks post op....now that i'm on mushies i'm afraid i'm going to gain weight.

i asked my doc if i'm supposed to worry about calories and she said to just eat about about 1 cup of food at a time. i make healthy choices...but i want to make sure i'm staying on track. i guess i feel like i don't have enough direction?

i've been eating about 4-5 times a day...i get in all my protein/water

i guess i need some suggestions? did people gain weight before getting restriction?

about how many calories should i strive for?

i would appreciate any suggestions....thank you so much!!!

This is probably not the answer you would like to hear. I would recommend sitting down with your doctor and telling them you need clarification. Your best source of information for you and only you is your doctor.

People who post on this forum, for the most part, are not in the medical profession and cannot advise you how to treat you for your LapBand. All we can do is share our personal experiences. So my suggestion is refer to your medical doctor to determine if you are on track. And to take what you read here with a grain of salt. Only you and your doctor really know what is best for you.

Good luck!

I'll give you my personal experience... I lost weight before my fill by carefully counting calories and sticking to about 1200 cals/day. I practiced small bites and Bandster portions and did well. Some people eat as usual and maintain or may gain a bit of weight, which can be expected. I just figured I'd stay ahead of the curve if I dieted till I got the restriction. It worked well for me.

My Dr told me that at this point they are not concerned with weightloss. Your job is just to follow their dietary orders and heal. Most people will lose weight in the first couple of weeks because they are only on fluids and mushies. Not to mention you are still swollen from the surgery (which is causing some restriction). When you start reintroducing solid food to your body, there may be weight gain. Dr Marsden said that generally there may be about a 6lb loss (anything over that is great) I am 4wks post op & have my 1st fill next Tuesday. I have lost approx 20lbs and it's been a struggle ...bcz I looooove food!! LOL!!

Good Luck,

Cheryl