calorie intake

[joly37 5]

Hi Everyone, I was banded on August 16th. Since then I've been maintaining a 500-600 daily calorie intake. I noticed now that since my swelling in subsiding I feel like I could use more. Yesterday my intake was around 700. I was wondering what some of you find as a comfortable calorie intake where you are not hungry.

[NaNa 878]

Congrats on your new band!

Please keep in mind that your band is not working yet, you are still healing, if you lose weight at this point it is a bonus, your main concerns now should be about healing.

Most people get their first fill between 4-6 weeks post op. (hopefully you researched all this).

Your calorie intake sounds good for weight loss, most keep their calories between 500-1200 calories during healing.

Your band does not start working until after the fill process and it could take 3-5 fills (4-6 weeks apart) before your band is working optimally.

[Adrienne21 106]

I think you are doing well. when I was banded I could not take in more than 300 the first two weeks. each week was significantly better. Now I keep it between 1000-1200. Protein first and then 1 cup of veggies and maybe an apple.

[j0anna 37]

My Dr told me not to really worry about the calories as long as I was getting all of my Protein. I didn't keep track of calories until I was eating regular food.< /p>