Question Help

[litl1997 14]

I have been banded since May 9th. How much food should i be eating. Is a whole sandwich and a few pretzels to much. I need help please. I havent lost a pound in 2 weeks.

[lilac025 2]

hi i was banded may 7th and keep hearing 1000-1200 calories a day. not sure cause i have not lost but 1.4 in 2weeks. good luck and let me know what you figure out

[NWgirl 574]

It depends on what you are putting on the sandwich. I would say as long as you are staying to a good calorie range and you are not overeating, then you should just eat (slowly) til you are feeling satiated. If it takes you a whole sandwich to feel satiated, then so be it, but watch for head hunger telling you to finish it...

[xavier 153]

Its hard but dont judge your progress by not losing in two weeks...if you are eating 1200 cals a day or less it will come off. I cant eat a whole sandwich but I have my band pretty tight and I like it that way. I eat about 1000 cals a day and I am really never depriving myself or dieting...also I dont exercise so if you do you can eat more...

[brenty 27]

1.4lbs is progress! I know it can be frustrating, but just keep at it. I am impatient, but I remind myself that slow, steady progress helps give your body time to adjust, which means less excess skin and a higher likelihood of keeping it off when you're done!