Hey anyone how many calories should I be eating after I finally get onto solids. I go in for surgery in six sleeps.. yeah.. I am a planner and am trying to get all of my info and research together... Thanks everyone.... Oh yeah and what vitamins is everyone on. I bought centrum chewables but they are 50+ age group. i also have calcuim soft chews.. Anything else I should be taking????? Thanks again.

I seem to eat around 800-1,00 and have been loosing on that. Eat your protein and vegies, make GOOD choices, because that is what will help you loose weight. If I have something salty my weight goes up a pound but then the next day it will go back. Good luck to you and I love planners!

Most diets say 1200 calories because below that and your body thinks it's starving and your metabolism drops. You become more 'efficient' at storing what you eat. I remember from past experience that 1100 calories worked for me (for awhile), but when I went on 800 calories, I only dropped 2 pounds the whole month. Very frustrating.

With the band, I'm not counting calories and my doc and nut are encouraging me not to count calories but rather to 'eye' my food and make good choices. In other words, eat no more than 1 cup (total) of food at a meal and the largest portion should be protein and vegies.

Works for me as I'm too busy to worry about counting calories.

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I too am somewhat of a planner. I like to know what I'm facing and have a plan of how to react.

My nut/doctor said that about 1,000 to 12,000 calories is best. Make sure to get in 1/2 cup of protein, 1/2 cup of veggies, drink 64 oz of water, and exercise. You should be fine.

I'd also like to encourage you to visit this forum often so that you can learn from others. We all have experienced similar situations and it will help you too.

Good luck and keep us informed.

My nut/doctor said that about 1,000 to 12,000 calories is best.

HOLY CRAP!! 12,000 calories??? lol, yes, I know it was a typo, but it was funny!

HOLY CRAP!! 12,000 calories??? lol, yes, I know it was a typo, but it was funny!

so that would mean 2 1/2 gallons of Rocky road a day or 6 chocolate cakes!!!! wow, the band is great!!!

(Too funny to see the typo, but we knew what you meant)

My Nut also said 1200 cal a day unless you are doing good exercise, then 1400. I am a guy so maybe it is higher for me....

Thanks for the smile this morning.....

TJ

Thanks everyone for the good info.. 48 hours for me to go...

I eat around 1000-1200 a day and i track everything i put in my mouth. I notice that if i get below 900 my weight loss slows but if i keep it up a little around 1100 i tend to lose more.