Hello everyone! I'm 18 years-old and I've just had my surgery two weeks ago, so the band inside has not been filled yet. I have already made it a habit of eating more healthier foods before the procedure and I have luckily not had any nausea or pain since then.
Anyway, I am currently eating soft food, and I'm pretty sure I'm eating much less than I had pre-op. I've lost 13 pounds in the first week (probably due to the swelling and the very little content I was allowed to eat). But in the next week, when I was permitted to eat things with a softer consistancy (pudding, Beans, Soup, etc), I haven't lost a pound! My doctor told me-- and I considered that this was the case before we met-- that it was probably due to my Protein intake. After the procedure, one must consume at least 70 grams of protein per day. I have been dumping as much protein I could in my smoothies, to the point where it's not overloaded with it and gross-tasting, but it's not enough.
My doctor told me that I was doing well so far, but I can't help but to worry.
What I'm basically trying to ask is: How important is protein in your daily diet? And what have you guys done to incorporate this into your diet into your everyday lives? I'd love to hear your ideas!
