AshB

I agree about the protein shakes, I wouldn't take them unless your doctor said you have to. My doctor says to EAT my protein, I use a small plate, half is meat, a quarter veggies and a quarter fruit and I don't drink anything with calories. My doc said protein shakes are good for bypass patients but not banders. I do see alot of people on here talking about shakes so other doctors must recommend them. Keep your head up & try to exercise if you can, it really makes a difference for me atleast! Good luck!

I feel EXACTLY the same way! I am 6 weeks out & have had 1 fill (which didn't change anything). Even though we all listened to everyone say "it's a process" & "a tool" you can't help but think about how much weight your going to loose after the surgery that it's a little disappointing when your not seeing the results you were hoping for I have been counting my calories but I had a hiatal hernia repaired when my band was placed so I still can't workout or anything. Eventually the band will work! It's still early, try & stay positive!

My doctor said not to drink protein shakes or anything like that because they're just extra calories. But I have seen a lot of other people taking about shakes so some docs must say differently.

I was banded 11 days ago & had a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time so I am still suppose to be eating things that pour off a spoon... And its driving me crazy!! I am so ready to be eating normal food and I feel hungry alot more than I thought I would. I was hoping to wake up from surgery and not be hungry, but instead I woke up & the first thing I said was "dang I'm hungry!". I'm a stay home mom so I'm used to munching throughout the day. I hope things change once I start eating solid food, but I'm worried I will feel this way until I reach my "green zone". I know I am suppose to take it easy and focus on healing, but its hard not to concentrate on the wieght loss too... Since that is why I did this in the first place!