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Beuno,

According to the Diet /Fitness softwarwe I have, a person that weighs 238, and is mostly sedentary (i.e sitting most of the day) burns 2800 calories a day...so you are negative 1500 a day for exactly a 3 pund a week loss... But again that is based on averages and everyone IS different

For protien you need to figure out you lean body mass

Total weight x %body fat = weight of fat in pounds

Once you know the weight of your body fat, you can subtract that from your total weight to get your lean body weight:

Total weight - fat weight = lean body weight Approximate will do...I'm sure

Then determine what type of lifestyle you lead. The following guidelines should help:

1. Sedentary lifestyle -- no physical activity -- .5 grams of protein per pound of lean body mass.

2. Moderately Active -- 20 to 30 minutes of exercise two to three times per week -- .6 grams of protein per pound of lean body mass.

3. Active -- physical activity in excess of 30 minutes three to five times per week -- .7 grams of protein per pound of lean body mass.

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Beauno,

Were you banded with Dr. Ortiz? If so, be careful to follow his post-op diet. He does not have a mashed food stage, which is why I asked. Day 22 starts on solid foods, but very solid, no mushy foods, and before that, no chunks, so I am not sure which stage you might be in on mashed foods. Just follow your dr's guidelines very closely.

Becki

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Beauno,

Band slippage with the pars flaccida technique and the VG band is around 1% so I wouldn't sweat it.

Tom

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Go to this post to read it from someone who's band DID slip.

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Do the MATH

20 Business days in a month X 6 Bands a day. Over 100 bands since "the chicken lady" looks like

1 % or even less. Way to go Dr. Ortiz!!!

By the way....the majority of slips are down the road...long term... Especially now with the PFT and VG band

Tom

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