I was banded 7/28 and won't get a fill until 9/1. I was told to keep my calories to 1200, and that has been hard, I have only been able to get to about 1000 per day. I use myfitnesspal.com to track my calories. I try and choose the most nutrition per calorie as possible and stop eating before I feel full (feeling full comes right after!) Good luck to you!

I was banded 7/15 and eat only 3 times/day. I still use one protein shake just to get my calories UP. I was only taking in 450 calories and was feeling fatigued - I'm still only at 670 - 720 calories each day . .. I am seeing the dietician next week. I just saw the surgeon for follow up and we didn't even talk about a fill - I'm not hungry. I know this will change, but right now I'm good. I eat 3/4 cup 3 times/day. Hope this helps . . remember everyone is different and it sounds like your doc's office has you eating more often than mine does . . so you have to go with what they tell you. Good luck. Oh, and remember to drink too - I get in at least 64 oz. of fluids/day.

I could eat about 3/4C - 1C then and was shooting for about 1200 cals. You're the reason I'm writing a book...how do these Docs not warn you about Bandster Hell? Congrats on the Banding and send me a 'visitor message' or 'PM' if you have questions! -BG

I tried to limit my food to 1 cup at a time, but I had to eat more than 3 times a day. I probably ate 4 or 5 times a day then. Just try and keep what you do eat as diet friendly as possible, grilled chicken, sautéed veggies, salad, etc. It will get better, I promise!