How many calories?

[NolansNana 210]

How has it been for you Chrissy?

[chrissy10 159]

How has it been for you Chrissy?

Things have been good. Last month was slow and I have an apt on Thursday for another fill. I can let you know then.

[catfish87 3,471]

Yup, I've looked at it cover to cover to the point I can almost memorize it. It says NOTHING about calories. Which really surprises me....

Just a thought...

Maybe your surgeon doesn't want you "counting calories"?

Later on you mentioned your NUT said concentrate on Protein requirements...

I was never given any calorie number either...at least not that I can remember. Just as others have said, my surgeon stressed small portions of good quality foods, a specified minimum grams of Protein and lots of Water.

When I did track everything for six months, ( just to see ) I found the less net calories I consumed, the more weight I lost.....exactly that 3500 calories = a pound saying you always hear about. I think I ended up averaging about 900 net calories per day....with a gross of about 1700 per day average.

Edited to add: Heres a link to a previous post I made about this last year....It worked for me.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/165110-how-many-calories-do-you-eat-in-a-day/#entry1923035

Edited July 16, 2014 by catfish87

[NolansNana 210]

Cool..

[Junebug36 154]

I was told 900-1000...but being restricted, I find all I can manage is 1000...every now and then I go over by 100 calories or so. I have noticed when I eat less the weight loss pauses...the day I get 1000-1100...I am a pound lighter the following morning. I think it's good to mix up low calorie days with high calorie days (never thought I'd think 1100 calories was high!). Anyway...keeps your body guessing and keeps you out of starvation mode where your body hangs on to everything.

[NolansNana 210]

That's my problem right now. Not enough calories.

[wonderpooh2u 33]

Yikes! I never called my surgeon a nut! I think it was someone else on my thread, but it wasn't me LOL...

Yes, to the portion sizes and Protein intake amount. If I eat how it says, which I do, my calories stay around 600-700. I think that's too low, plus I get hungry. So that's where my confusion is. I see others with 800-1000 caloric intakes, and I'm following what the paperwork says, which is soooo much lower. So I don't know if I should up my portions, or just leave it be, and keep feeling hungry, which is frustrating, but if I feel hungry, I'll drink about 3 oz of a Protein shake and I'm usually ok. I even asked my husband if I should eat until I'm full, and he said not to yet. So what the heck LOL?!?! I was gonna ask my surgeon today, as I had an appointment, got there and they told me it was yesterday. Really? That's why I set my phone when I was still in the office for the 15th. I was so stressed when I left!

Anyhow, I think I'm just gonna eat and not overdo it and not worry about it. I'll see my doc on Monday, and get some answers then!

Thank you, everyone!!!

<3

[2muchfun 8,927]

Nut=nutritionist

[catfish87 3,471]

my bad...it was someone else that had mentioned their NUTritionist was discussing Protein grams.

"Anyhow, I think I'm just gonna eat and not overdo it and not worry about it."

Perfect! Best wishes

[wonderpooh2u 33]

I've only spoken to a nutritionist once, and that was pre-op. But I have a book of guidelines that I follow, with portion sizes and Protein intake (60-80g like everyone else).

Thank you for clarifying the whole 'NUT' thing lol...

All of this is just so new, and I don't want to screw anything up. I definitely appreciate any and all input and advice!!!

[NolansNana 210]

Lol..sorry..I think that was me.

[Jenn Cooper 13]

I was never given a calorie limit either. My surgeon and nut both suggest the practical plate Portion Control methods. They said to use a small plate (like a salad plate, I use my kids' plates because they're even smaller) and to put mostly Protein then veggies and a small portion of starches if I'm still hungry. They said to make sure I don't fill the plate so full either! Solid Proteins the size of my palm, half that in veggies and a quarter of that in starches or fruit. I can't eat Breakfast because my band is tight in the morning so I stick with coffee until lunch time. Since I don't eat breakfast I usually have a snack in between lunch and dinner. When I do put my calories in fitness pal to check my protein, using this method I stay within 1000 calories. I tolerate normal textured proteins well since my band isn't fully adjusted so I only have Protein Shakes every other day. I like Protein Bars instead because the shakes don't keep my hunger in control. I also stick with low carb options. I can tolerate bread for a sandwich at lunch time but only do that every couple days and use whole wheat or low carb wraps. I'm exactly 3 months out and I've lost 29lbs so far. I need an adjustment but won't have that until Aug. I'm just now starting exercise. I spend 3 days in the pool doing therapy with my disabled son and the. Do 2 days on the the elliptical. I'm going to make a push to do the elliptical 4 days to keep me going until my adjustment! Hope that helps! I'm new too so still a lot of learning here too

[NolansNana 210]

Good work!!!

[SandyM 1,956]

I've counted calories for the past year and am at/around goal now. I've mixed my calorie counts up a lot and haven't noticed a huge difference in how I lose weight regardless. I average 5 lbs a month, except the last few months when I've managed 2-3 each month. I think the most important thing is to watch the types of foods as well as how well you chew and how large are your bites. If you take small bites, chew really well and give yourself a good pause between bites (15-30 seconds) and stop and 20 minutes, you'll do fine and the weight will come off. I recommend going on youtube and watching the 8 golden rules of lapband, intro 1-4. I feel this helped me more than anything to see how this whole thing works. I credit tmfun for introducting this information to me through one of his other posts.

[wonderpooh2u 33]

I went for my 30-day post-op check-up today, and I had to do a quick questionnaire. One of the questions was, 'how many calorie's do you eat per day?' I put between 600-800. My surgeon didn't bat an eye at it, so I guess it's fine! I go next week Monday (July 28th) for my very first fill. I'm so excited! 3 cc's, here I come!!! I'm already down just over 26 lbs, so I'm ready to kick it into high gear!!!

Edited July 21, 2014 by wonderpooh2u