What and how much do you eat in a day?

tcbgirl · May 21, 2009

I will get my first fill today. After that I have to be on liquid for 2 days and mushy until I feel ok eating solid. My band date was April 21st. I have not lost any weight in 3 weeks, so I am worried that I may not eat the right food. I am going ask the doctor to talk to the dietitian too and hopefully she can help me out better than the last time :smile:

If you don't mind could you please share with me what and how much you normally eat each day.

Thanks,

ParrotheadCathy · May 21, 2009

It's not that unusual to not lose anything between surgery and when you start getting fills....or just lose a small amount. Your first fill probably won't get you close to your sweet spot, but you're officially on your way there. I just got my 4th fill earlier this week (Mon.) and I have reached my sweet spot.

3 meals a day of lean Protein (3 oz., looks like about the same size as a deck of cards), steamed or raw veggies (watch the raw stuff because if you don't chew it really well, it can stick even if you have only minimum restriction). I was told to wait 15 minutes. If I still felt hungry, I could have a serving of whole grain carbs. Until you reach your sweet spot, a meal likely will not stave off hunger for 4 hours (which is the goal, a minimum of 4 hours). I was told to eat a snack of low fat Protein, such as a boiled egg, an ounce of low fat cheese, 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese, etc. I have even used a few leftover steamed shrimp as a snack.

For Breakfast, when I'm always in a hurry, I just drink a Slim Fast Low Carb Diet. This one specifically. It has 20 grams of proten and 2 net grams of carbs. They make several varieties, so look for the boxes clearly marked Low Carb Diet if you choose to use these.

For lunch I usually have Soup and some low fat cheese.

I cook dinner for my family. Often fish, since we all like it, but pork, beef and chicken are all on the menu.

Shamrockgirl60 · May 21, 2009

It's not unusual to see a small or no weight loss the few weeks after surgery, your healing. I have had my 6th fill, and not reached my sweet spot yet. I am close maybe one more fill. I eat very small bites. I also use a smaller salad plate instead of a dinner plate. It helps.

I eat 3 meals a day...breakfast is a must. Always have some Protein for Breakfast. Scrambled eggbeaters are good. I add an oz. of fat free cheddar cheese and make an omelet. I also have one piece of weight watchers or similar low carb whole wheat bread with just a smear of Smart Balance on it.

I have fruit for snack around 11:00 pm

and a light lunch of a salad with Protein veggies and Walden Farms no calorie dressing.

dinner 3 oz of protein like lean steak, or chicken with veggies and a small baked potato if I can eat it...sometimes can't I am full then I save it.

Snack one serving of sugar free pudding 60 calories or a 100 calorie ic cream snack when it's hot out.

I write down what I eat and stay within the 100-1200 calorie a day most of the time.

I walk 20-30 min a day.

Swimming in our pool when it opens in a week or so.

I do Water aerobics too.

I hope to get the last 29 lbs. off by the end of August just past my one year anniversary.

Good luck

luluc · May 21, 2009

early on - i really limited my carbs and i'm not sure if that's why i was a slow loser in the beginning or i was just lucky:rolleyes:

i try to cook as many meals possible on sundays & have my house fully stocked w/good Snacks, fruits & veggies to pick on. i found if it's not in the house - i don't eat the crap (husband is also banded).

till this day i still eat off a salad plate, it more than holds all i need to eat to keep me satisfied.....

i really eat what i'm in the mood for these days - for example:

breakfast - WW toast w/cream cheese & smoked salmon / Tomato, hummus & veggies, organic waffle w/peanut butter, greek yogurt w/fiber one Cereal, veggie black bean burger w/pico de gallo.....etc.

lunch - egg/chicken salad in lettuce cups, sushi, Soups such as lentil / white bean chili, salads.

diner - i like to have some type of Protein w/veggies & carbs (good ones) or a salad loaded w/all the "good stuff"....i do splurge & have Pasta & mexican food occassionally.

Snacks - cheese, edamame, nuts, greek yogurt, fruit.< /p>

i exercise 5 days a wk - some days harder than others & i've realized on the hard days ... i will eat more.