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Protein Shake recipe Freeze 12oz of milk and 3 scoops of GNC Amplified Protein. Each 1oz ice cube= 6grams of protein. Mix 3 protein ice cubes (18grams of protein) 6oz of skim milk (6 grams of protein) 1 tbsp of reduced fat Peanut Butter (2 grams of protein) 2 scoops of GNC Amplified Protein chocolate (40 grams of protein). 1/2 of a ripe banana. Mix in blender until smooth. This is delicious. It almost feels like you are cheating. But you aren't. I have been drinking this during my liquid diet and have been full and very energetic.

I was banded Dec 30th and I have not been weak at all. I think it is because I am making sure to get enough protein in. I use a protein mix that has 60grams of protein for a 12oz serving. I sip 2 ounces every 1-2 hours. Then I drink plenty of calorie free liquids in between (at least 60 ounces). I am hoping my energy level will stay the same. I return to work tomorrow.

I like GNC Amplified Wheybolic Protein 60. If you mix with skim milk you get 72 grams of protein in 12 oz.

Hey Bandsters, I am now four days since surgery and my nutritionist wants me to consume at least 60grams of Protein a day. The GNC Amplified has 60grams of protein in 12 oz of drink. If you add skim or 1% milk to it then the drink has 72grams of protein. If you drink two ounces per serving then at each serving you would get 12 grams of protein. If you do this six times in one day for example, Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack. Then you will have eaten 72grams of protein. Wooo Hooo. Of course drink 60 ounces of other Clear Liquids as well and you could even add some Protein Powder to those to get even more protein. My nutritionist said do not consume more than 100grams of protein a day. This has not been that bad. I am full and have lots of energy. I hope this keeps up! Just thought I would share the info. I have had the vanilla and the chocolate and both are good. I like choc.best. Thanks, Michelle :smile2:

Hey fellow bandsters, I was banded this morning at 7:30am. I was very nervous but after having it done, I am so glad that I did. I was super droggy when they first woke me up in the recovery room. I also was tired for most of the day. Around 5:30 I was able to get going and walked twice for about 20 minutes each. I plan on walking 20 more minutes before bed tonight. If you are considering having a lap band do it! It is not bad at all. I do have some pain when I am attempting to stand up or sit down. But, once I am up or down, I am good to go. I took some hydrocodone today to help with pain around my incisions. I have been drinking protein drinks and water all day as well. I am so excited for 2010 it is the New Me Year!