Hello,

I was banded 08/31 and now I am on solids. But I am only getting in about 500-600 calories a day. I am basically eating yogurt, egg, cottage cheese, turkey, chicken breast and fish. And don't forget the Protein shakes!

I am eating the recommended portions and have not overeaten. I have been getting at least 60 grams of protein in a day.

Not supposed have to have veggies or fruit yet. Can we eat red meat yet? (like ground lean)

How are we supposed to lose eating so little calories? I know my body is taking everything I am eating so how do we get up to the 1000-1200 calorie range?

I do not get filled til 10/22. Someone was saying once the swelling is completely gone and everything completely healed, the hunger will come back. That has not really happened yet.

Since I started mushies and food and have only lost 1 lb! Compared to the 15 I lost on liquids after the surgery!

Would love to hear what others have experienced and when they found their groove, so to speak. Would be interested in knowing what and how people are eating to get the calories in.

Thanks :thumbup:

Edited September 18, 200916 yr by tke100

marfar7: Hi, I'm sharing this with you because I wish someone had shared it with me...

About 2 weeks before my surgery, I bought a Protein powder mix that I really liked. Bought 6 canisters of it. Because I really liked it. It had a great flavor, mixed up easily, decent price. Truly enjoyed the stuff before surgery.

After surgery I was allowed protein shakes and clear liquids only for the first week. OMG that was hard! For some reason, I was unable to tolerate even the smell of the Protein Powder. It has been REALLY hard for me to get in the daily protein requirement.

Did I mention I'd bought 6 canisters?

Since you're still pre-surgery, you may want to get one or two more products that you like... just for some variety.

Good luck!

Band Groupie- thanks so much for the great responses. I too learned a little more today from you. I have one more week til fruits and veggies....and I feel better now about waiting. Being told it is all about healing is one thing and then getting the detailed information was so much better. Now I understand this process I am going thru now.

I am just going to stick to what I have been doing because I am getting enough Protein and ask my nutritionist about the increased meal/snack for the calories.

Thanks again

marfar7: Hi, I'm sharing this with you because I wish someone had shared it with me...

About 2 weeks before my surgery, I bought a Protein powder mix that I really liked. Bought 6 canisters of it. Because I really liked it. It had a great flavor, mixed up easily, decent price. Truly enjoyed the stuff before surgery.

After surgery I was allowed protein shakes and clear liquids only for the first week. OMG that was hard! For some reason, I was unable to tolerate even the smell of the protein powder. It has been REALLY hard for me to get in the daily protein requirement.

Did I mention I'd bought 6 canisters?

Since you're still pre-surgery, you may want to get one or two more products that you like... just for some variety.

Good luck!

SlimdownDani,

Can I ask what kind of protein powder you got? I drink the EAS advantedge ready to drink shakes, but am looking for a good powder.

wow - this has been really interesting to read!!

I am 2.5 weeks post surgery and have lost 4.5kg so far - although to be honest I think I was expecting more!! During the first week and a half I was having lots of Soups, yoghurts, custard, jelly and even had a very small amount of mash veg as I was feeling quite hungry - but over the last week my appetite has decreased heaps, and I have not lost any weight at all. All I really feel like is Soup again - but I do worry about setting my body into starvation mode as I am having so few calories per day. I know it is only very early days for me and the weight will come off in time. But I want to make sure I am doing all that I can to help things along.

Your replies have been helpful as my Dr has not provided any information about daily calorie intake - he just has a guide about which foods to reintroduce at certain times. Thanks everyone :biggrin: