I really like this Aug. board; don't know why I don't make it more of a point to visit it. I generally check out the main board and hate to take even more time! I'm glad to read everyone's answers to this question! My dietician (at the surgeon's office) said that about 1200-1400 are fine--and this was at my 6-mo. check-up. At that time, I was rarely getting more than 1000-1200, but now I'm eating more like 1100-1400. I very rarely actually keep track, but once in awhile if my weight gets stuck, I go back to writing things down and adding them up to see my cals & protein counts. I don't count fat grams or carbs--I just pay attention to eating protein first and watching that my carbs are low (& are healthy ones). I eat 5-6 times a day. 3 regular meals, 2-3 snacks. My snacks always contain some kind of protein (i.e., wedge of apple w/ some p.b. smeared on it, a little cottage cheese w/ couple slices peaches, couple crackers w/ cheese, etc.) My weight loss has slowed dramatically in the last few mo., but I know that's very normal. The longest I've been stuck is about 3 wks. I often wobble b/w 1-2 lbs. for several days or even a week before dropping another couple. I'm just so thrilled about my total loss that I try not to get too impatient about the quirky way it's coming off at this point. Jo 295/172/150? -123 lbs.

You look terrific. I was down 105 lbs, but stressed out last week and ate myself silly....gained 7 lbs. That really scared me....trying to get back on track.

RNY on 08/30/04 Overall, I am doing extremely well!!!! Some weeks I might loss 9 lbs, some 6, some 3 and some weeks nothing! I go walking, start drinking more water or Crystal Light (84oz++) and it maximum my losing process again immediately. I don't do shakes anymore or drink milk or eat eggs because they make me sick... I'm feeling a little depressed sometimes... because I'm still heavy but happy- do't get me wrong.... I am very pleased... My hair loss has slow down some... Experiencing some pain in my left hand... Went down from a 32/34 (36 pant size) to a Large top (bought a 14/16 shirt and could wear it comfortably) and I now wear 18/20pants. 8/30/04 highest weight 395 6/14/05 weight now 244.5 Weight goal will be 156 (It takes time...)

I'm a WLS loser that goes up and down the scale within 3-5 lbs. Some weeks I might loss 9 lbs, some 6, some 3 and some none. I go walking and it starts my losing process again immediately. 1. About how many calories do you take in on an average day? Calories range between 400-700 per day (some days 180-300) I NEVER get close to 1000c. I count everything.. 2. How many times a day do you eat? 3/4 times and I drink a lot of Crystal light & Water over 84oz 3. How many of those are meals and how many are snacks? 3 very small meals (like watermelon, half of a Wendy's salad, carrots or something like that). 2 snacks which are the carrots or 2/3 crackers. I ate a half of a kids hamburger on a family outing and gained 5 lbs (it seemed per the scale) and I got scared; so I try very hard to eat right. However, I find myself with low iron levels or pain in my left hand because of not eating alot but my Dr said it will get better. And Yes, I take my vitamins daily, too. 8/30/04 highest weight 395 6/14/05 weight now 244.5 goal @ 156

Hi Lisa, New to this part of the site. Had lap band in Mexico. Down 60 pounds, over 70 inches and feeling great. Real close to goal. Jodie