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Around how many calories do/ did you fellas intake daily during the the first 6 months post op to ensure steady and sufficient loss? thanks.

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My impression from the bariatric program I'm enrolled in is that I'll be doing 300-700 cal/day during weight loss. As the surgeon put it, I won't be starving -- I have plenty of reserves.

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Hi L.J.

I will Celebrate my 6 Month banding day the 19 day of this Month so far I have lost 88 pounds.

My Doctor does not ask us to watch Calories. He asks us to watch are Protein intake, wants it to be between 60 - 70 grams a day and to only eat 3 meals a day, no Snacks and to take Protein Drinks (between meals) as required to make up the requirement.

Drink 48 - 64 oz Water preferred every day.

Exercise is the most important requirement I walk 2.1 Miles ever day takes me around 45 minutes but then I walk slow.

I do keep a food log book which does include Calories and for me they average around 800 to 1000 a day.

Exercise daily is you most important requirement to steady & sufficient loss.

Good Luck

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