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Just curious as to what everyone's green zone is. Recently had 2 cc added, which put me at a total of 4cc in a 10cc band. But that was too much! I went back 3 days later because I could barely keep liquids down and now I'm at 3cc. I'm told everyone is different, some can have 7cc and some are fine at 2cc. Input please...

I've been eating puréed black Beans with mashed potatoes. This was really good. I've also been eating Greek yogurt, applesauce and tomorrow I'm going to make guacamole and try a tuna salad. I may even make the deviled egg mixture too. Just open to anything right now. The nurse pretty much told me what I already knew. I've been able to eat about 1/2 cup or so.

I'm starting the puree stage today and wanted to know what are some meals or snack that some of you had at this stage. Just want a few ideas that may help me out a little. Is this stage also call the "mushies"? I see that a lot but wasn't sure if that was this stage or the soft food stage. Any input is greatly appreciated!!

Just wanted to let everyone know I reached my goal of 140 pounds today! I am very pleased with my band! It took 1 year and 4 months but it was time well spent! Now time to work on some toning to everyone...keep going even when it gets tough just keep pushing through...its not always easy but well worth it in the end

Age 27
date banded 3-22-13
weight pre op 326
weight post op 318
goal weight 200

Hey Everyone, I've searched high and low to find the BEST tasting Protein Shake recipes for us! I just purchased the new NutriBullet Nutrition System and am having fun looking for healthy Protein shakes. I am going to start incorporating fresh veggies and will post as I go along. Many of these recipes I have already tried and LOVE!
These Protein shake recipes can be 'doctored' taylored to your liking, don't be afraid to experiment (that's what I do)! *some recipes you may add ice or not* this is entirely up to you the way you like your shake...
Hope you all enjoy!

Protein Shake Recipes






Chunky Monkey
8 oz. skim or almond milk
1 Scoop chocolate Protein powder
1/8 cup Walnuts
½ of a small banana

strawberry & banana smoothie

8 oz. skim or almond milk
1 Scoop of vanilla Protein Powder
½ small Banana
3 Strawberries (fresh or frozen)

Banana Split

8 oz. skim or almond milk
1 Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder
½ small Banana
1/8cup of chopped Pineapples
2 Strawberries (fresh or frozen)

Blueberry Smoothie

8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk
1 Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder
½ Cup of Fresh or Frozen Blueberries

Chocolate Covered Cherries

8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk
1 Scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder
10 Fresh or Frozen Cherries
1 tsp. of cherry flavored extract or sugar free Torani Syrup (optional)


pumpkin Pie

8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk
1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
1 tbs. Sugar Free Vanilla pudding Mix
½ cup canned Pumpkin
½ tsp. pumpkin Spice

Mochachinno

8 oz. cold coffee
1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder
3 ice cubes

Pina Colada

8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk
1 Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder
¼ cup of Pineapples (fresh or frozen)
1 tbs. of Coconut extract or Torani syrup

Butterfinger

8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk
1 Scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder
1tbs. Peanut Butter or PB2 Powder
1 tbs. Sugar Free Butterscotch Pudding Mix
3 ice cubes

Cherry Vanilla

8 oz. Skim or Almond milk
1 Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder
6 Maraschino Cherries
1 tbs. French Vanilla Torani Syrup or Vanilla extract

Caramel Chocolate

8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk
1 Scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder
1 tbs. Caramel Torani Syrup (sugar free)
3 ice cubes

Lemmon Meringue Pie

8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk
1 Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder
1 tbs. of Sugar Free Lemon Pudding mix
½ tsp. Lemon extract (optional)
3 ice cubes

Pistachio Cake

8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk
1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
1 tbs. Sugar Free Pistachio Pudding Mix
1/8 cup of Pistachios (optional)
3 ice cubes

Strawberry Cheesecake

8 oz. skim or almond milk
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 tbs. of sugar free cheesecake pudding mix
4 fresh or frozen strawberries
3 ice cubes

Mango Madness

8 oz. skim or almond milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup fresh or frozen mangos
3 ice cubes

Carrot Cake

8 oz. skim or almond milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup fresh or frozen sliced carrots
1 Tablespoon low fat Cream cheese
½ tsp. Cinnamon
½ tsp. Nutmeg

Peach Cobbler

8 oz. skim or almond milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
¼ cup frozen or fresh peaches
½ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. nutmeg

Red Velvet

8 oz. skim or almond milk
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 small beet

Mudslide

8 oz. skim or almond milk
1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
1 tbs. chocolate sugar free pudding mix
1 tbs. sugar free Kahlua syrup
3 ice cubes

Almond Joy

8 oz. skim or almond milk
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp. coconut extract
1/8 cup raw almonds (optional)
3 ice cubes

That's awesome!

So far all is good! My hospital experience was wonderful! I admit I was very nervous but the staff helped calm my nerves. A little uncomfortable at times but no serious pain, thank God! I'm feeling a little hungry right now but hopefully my doctor will give me the go ahead to puree diet soon! I'm confident I made the best decision of my life!

Welcome. Come and visit us often and let us know if we can help. The LapBand was clearly the best decision of my life!

So far all is good! My hospital experience was wonderful! I admit I was very nervous but the staff helped calm my nerves. A little uncomfortable at times but no serious pain, thank God! I'm feeling a little hungry right now but hopefully my doctor will give me the go ahead to puree diet soon! I'm confident I made the best decision of my life!

So far all is good! My hospital experience was wonderful! I admit I was very nervous but the staff helped calm my nerves. A little uncomfortable at times but no serious pain, thank God! I'm feeling a little hungry right now but hopefully my doctor will give me the go ahead to puree diet soon! I'm confident I made the best decision of my life!