My Doctor told me to stick to about 1300 for the first month or two after banding, but I am just not hungry ever and I seen to average about 880. I am getting enough Protein - I supplement with Isopure - but I just can't eat enough.

How many calories does your doctor have you on and how many are you actually eating?

-BSG

I have no clue what my doctor wants me to consume, but I consume 1200-1500 per day. I was at a plateau for a month, ate 1600-1700 calories per day for about 3 days straight and it broke my plateau. The only time I was less than the 1200 per day was during my post op for the first 2-3 weeks.

Edited April 29, 200917 yr by crzytchr

I track what I eat on Spark and on average, I am right around 1000 a day. My doctor didn't tell me a calorie range, just said to get at least 60g of protein per day

you're going to have to play around with your calories eventually. I have to have around 1500 to keep losing. I drink milk to keep up my calories, and if I'm desperate I get a frosty. It really seems to work for me. It just depends on the person, some people need less than 1000, and some people need 2000. Good luck finding the right amount for your body!

I am much farther out from surgery than you but...

I haven't felt a hunger pang for about 8 months... I eat by the clock. I average 1000-1200 calories a day when I am losing in my sweet spot.

You just have to work at it and find a schedule that works well for you to get in everything that you need. Eventually it will just be like clock work.

Immediately after banding I would get 600-800 calories. Like most have said I had to play around with my calorie intake. I found I lose the best when I take in about 1200, right now for me anything below that makes my body hold onto the weight.

Though I do have to qualify, I do not count my calories on a daily basis. I will county them a few times a month to make sure I am staying on track. This works for me because I basically eat the same things over and over...I am a creature of habit :biggrin:.