Weight Watchers and the Band

[SCTexasGirl 0]

I have been banded for 7 months and was thinking about doing Weight Watchers. Has anyone tried this? I was just wondering because my dietition said that I needed to be between 12-16 points and my friend, who is doing Weight Watchers, said that is not enough to keep you going everyday. I would appreciate anyone's input!

[Jodi_620 37]

Not sure if your friend is banded but if he/she is not, then what they need would be more than what you will need with the Lap Band. Either way, go by what what your dietician says.

[2livesmart 0]

I use some of weight watchers techniques now. See how many pints weight watchers says that you can have at your weight in comparision to what your dietition is telling you. 12-16 points does seem low but you will not probably mot need the points alotted by weight watchers either.

Using WW techniques just seem to keep me on track. Good luck!

[Scorpioqt 1]

i loved ww's ...it was a really good program for me before i was banded, havent tried it since. if you were told to consume 12 to 16 pts per day...thats 600 to 800 calories a day. the calorie count is different for folks that are banded from those that arent, obviously we cant consume as much food. so, this amount of calories might work for you. good luck!!

[MissBS 3]

600 to 800 seems awfully low to me - even with the band... but best to do what your dietician says. GOOD LUCK with that. I think WW is a great program. Becky