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Probably not. But it never hurts to ask your doctor...thats what we pay them for. More likely you may be a little constipated...if you are try adding some metimucil clean and clear to your diet or something similar..With protein first....fiber(veggies) often get pushed aside.

@@kaciecase It's very common to gain right after surgery. You are swollen, pumped with fluids and the constipation are the reason. Just stick to the plan - meet your Protein and Water goals and you'll lose the weight. I wouldn't even get on the scale right now - it'll drive you crazy.

Ok I'm still trying to get my water in but it had gotten to where when I drink the protein shakes they turn my stomach need ideas please

I'm a fan of @@unjury Protein powder and have been using it for 2 years now; started several months prior to my surgery. It's high protein and low carb and great tasting. Some flavor combinations include chocolate splendor with skim milk; chocolate with skim and a little brewed coffee; vanilla with skim; vanilla with orange sunrise SF drink mix; and a lunch favorite - chicken Soup with the chicken flavor powder for the times you don't want something sweet. Also, half chocolate, half vanilla in skim and a serving of PB2. They have recipes available on their website. The cost is very affordable. And, if you don't like it, they will take it back. Dietitians are available anytime you want to talk with one.

Take care of yoursef! I agree with walking too. Also make sure you get your Protein in even if you can just take little sips. Congrats and welcome to the rest of your life!

I would have some solid protein (chicken breast or chicken/turkey lunch meat) as a base before going to the party. This way you won't be starving and will be able to make better choices. Many parties have cut up veggies with dips; eat the veggies only. Another party staple is cheese cubes. While cheese is high in calories it also has calicum and protein. As a previous poster mentioned I would lean towards protein based foods (as long as they are'nt fried. I will admit when I go to family parties etc (which are less than once a month maybe two) I do allow myself to have a couple carb based treats (ie crackers). I don't keep that stuff in my house so it allows me to have a taste. One of my issues in the past has been totally cutting things out of my "diet" for say a year at a time, eventually caving which leads me to saying "screw it I can have this occationally" and then going back to terrible food habits. As another poster mentioned we need to learn how to eat like thin people eat (they just do it without thinking); they have 2 crackers and stop. They don't plan on denying themselves certain foods forever.

Have you been using Fitday.com ? Free subsr. Great tool to log weight; activities; foods. Track weight; activities; cals.; carbs.; proteins; etc. It keeps you aware of intake after each meal, each day, each week, etc.

I was banded on May 22. I had my first fill about 3 weeks ago. I am scheduled for my second next week. I really didn't notice a big difference with the first fill. I know that is normal, but I have only lost 12 pounds and I just feel like I should have lost more. Most of the weight I lost was during the first week of clear liquids. Since then, I have barely been losing a pound a week. I eat like I am supposed to, protein first, and I don't drink with my meals. I am exercising just about everyday. I am not hungry much at all, and when I do eat, I eat very little. I just don't understand why the weight is so slow to come off. Someone please tell me this gets better after the second fill!

For my protein, I pour some premier protein over ice and sip.... It gets a little watered down when the ice melts, but that shouldn't change the amount of protein right? It takes forever for me to drink the protein but no time for me to sip on my snow cone ???? ???? ????

I am Day 10 post-op. I get in 64 fl oz of Water per day, but it takes me all day to do it. I am noticing that I can sip more at a time now -- verging on what I would call a gulp. It takes me 2 hours to drink a premier Protein shake. I am seeing improvements every day, so I feel pretty good about where I am right now. I hope this helps. Good luck!

I was so concerned about not getting my protein because I just couldn't tolerate much. The most important thing is that you stay hydrated!! Don't worry, as your stomach heals you will be able to tolerate more foods. I am 8 months out. I am so happy with how things have turned out.

It's normal and will pass. Your brain is remembering your old way of eating. Be sure to drink your Protein and Water even if you don't want it to stay strong and keep your body from going into starvation mode. When the weight starts falling off, you won't miss it! = D

In addition to Protein shakes, crystal light and coffee I am really starting to like Vitamin Water.The thing is 1 bottle has about 250 calories in it !!! I can't drink a whole bottle at 1 time , but was just wondering if anyone had thoughts on vitamin water? Do you think the extra Vitamins are worth it or is it just sugar water ? Right now I have it on occasion as a treat & it hasn't affected my weight loss but I am not sure that it fits into my new healthy lifestyle

It's tough when we lead hectic lives. I completely understand, but I've tried to go through even some of the fast food options that fit the bill a little better for me. If you need to grab quick and easy, try hitting the Taco Bell "healthier" options such as the chicken soft taco with no sour cream or ranch sauce. Some Taco Bells offer a grilled chicken taco with a corn tortilla opposed to the flour which will cut calories, and up the Protein. Even if you get the flour tortilla the chicken option is better than their beef as they use the lowest quality, highest fat ground beef of all the mexican drive thru. Try to cut condiments such as ranch, and mayo, choose mustard, or salsa. I went through some of the most popular fast food/drive-thru menus published online to give me an idea of what is the "better" options available. Most of these establishments have the nutrition facts right on the web so it's a bit easier to sift through what will work better for us. I purchase Butterball ground turkey that is 93% lean, but when I really look at the calorie, protein and cholesterol counts of both turkey and lean beef, they are pretty much identical. And, let's be honest, ground turkey tastes like cardboard. I know it's supposed to be the better alternative, but when I cook with it, I only use it in casseroles, and things that pretty much disguise the cardboardy taste. My husband and son are the furthest thing from picky, but even they aren't huge fans of ground turkey. I prefer venison and bison, but venison is hard to come by in Florida unless we go hunting, and that's nearly impossible here, and ground bison is outlandishly expensive. I only buy ground turkey when I have a coupon for it. For the hot dogs, the turkey franks are a better alternative with less fat, and calories. For me, I forget to eat still, and honestly I run myself too thin sometimes, and have to grab something easy. This is the salad I grab at Panera Bread, I can only eat part of it. If I eat most of the chicken, I can only eat 1/3 of the lettuce, I can eat more of the lettuce if I skimp on the chicken, it just depends on my mood. In my losing stage, this is exactly how I ordered it. No dressing, didn't eat the corn, and here's the nutritional comparison. Losing stage take off the dressing and the corn, and see just how many calories, fat and carbs are cut. Panera Bread - Nutrition Calculator I also LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the chicken cuba hot panini, I cut the mayo, and only eat 1/2 of focaccia bread. That cuts over 1/3 the calories, and A LOT of the fat. I can only eat 1/2 of this sandwich, and I pretty much peel off half of the ham off my half I eat for lunch. I don't think they allow substitutions on the hot paninis for bread choices, but their other sandwiches can be subbed for a better bread choice. Here's the nutrition facts for that sandwich. Panera Bread - Nutrition Calculator I love the nutrition calculator that Panera provides because I can pull stuff off of and see exactly what I'm getting. You can add substitutions, and play with it to make it "better" for us. I'm just trying to give you some ideas on what I do when in a pinch. Of course, being prepared and making stuff at home is the best choice because you control exactly what goes in. But, for real life situations, and hectic schedules, just making some tweaks in menu choices can really help cut the stats on convenience foods. If you're still losing, being active, working out, your calories are probably okay. Just try to watch your fat and carbs, and feed your body "right" and it will reward you.

Take it one day at a time. My guidelines were 600-800 calories, 60gr of Protein, no more then 30-40 gr of carbs per day. I didn't get protein until I hit mushies. In the "recipe forum" on here, you can look there for places to order protein samples. The Syntrax nectar drinks mixed with Water counted as a clear for me. The mental cravings never go away since they operate on our stomachs and not our brains. But, when the hunger subsides, the head part gets easier for some. If you're on Clear Liquids, you can get protein from the Syntrax Nectar drinks, or Isopure (found in most GNC Vitamin Shoppe type stores). You can also add any unflavored Protein powder to your clear liquids. Just because it's unflavored doesn't means it's TASTELESS. I felt like the unflavored ones tasted worse, but a lot of people love them. You shouldn't eat anything else as you have an open staple line that is healing. You won't be able to hit those type of calories/protein until you get to full liquids, or maybe even mushies. Just keep pushing the clear fluids.

In the morning and afternoon "only aroundTOM" I can't eat much of anything until the evening. Then I probably eat to much:rolleyes:that evening. But a few days after"TOM" I can eat very well. But if I go to the Dr. and get a unfill I will eat like no tomorrow!!! So I will wait and see if I can eat hard Proteins in a few days.Is smoothie King a no no?Even if I get the low calorie with a little protein?:confused2:

My Dr. has constantly said No to any type of smoothie or Protein drink. He only wants me to eat hard protein. T he problem is the last few months when its"that time of the month" I get so tight that I can't have much of anything but protein drinks, smoothies or soup. But my Dr. still wants me to EAT my protein and if I drink anything he is goinig to give me an unfill. I don't want that because I'm already hungry alot. But it's only when it's "that time" so what should I do? I don't want to lie and hurt my self but I really don't think I need a unfill!Please somebody HELP!!

Beings fall is nearly upon us, I was wondering if anyone could suggest some delicious pumpkin recipes? I have a pumpkin cookie recipe from "before" but its got a ton of butter in it so that's OUT. I found a no-crust pumpkin pie - I bet adding some Protein powder to it would make for a perfect Thanksgiving dessert. http://www.marinaweightloss.com/recipes/pumpkin-pie/ Okay, what'cha got? I'll be needing my pumpkin fix as soon as the weather changes and the leaves start to fall. It's a must in my book.

Not to worry Jachut!!! I TOTALLY agree with you and so does my doctor. I've never been told I had to eat a humongo amount of protein. I've only been told to eat it first, and then my veggies and fruit. He highly recommends that I stay away from white bread, white potatoes and white rice, but heartily encourages brown rice, sweet potatoes and whole grains. He likes a balanced diet. I have not had any problem with muscle loss. Matter of fact, he's quite impressed with my muscle tone. I don't obsess about it. I don't weigh my food, or count calories. I know what a portion looks like, and what foods are healthy. I live like a normal person who just happens to eat a LOT less.

3 week appt today was good. Dr Jones actually took time to sit znd visit with me to answer all my questions. Down 8 pounds since last visit 2 weeks ago. Cleared for mushie foods. Cleared for swimming. Cleared for driving. Said dont worry about protein if I cant get it in now. If I dont get hungry its ok to drink milk instead. Dont have to gi back for 2 months. . All n all good appt. healing good. Down 53 lbs total from pre diet.

We have had a beautiful relationship for many years now. Your availablility at my local deli has been wonderful, sometimes pre-packaged and not even making me stand in line. Your ability to share the bread with lettuce & tomato is amazing. I have never met a chicken salad I loved more. Your nice big chunks of white meat, your creamy mayo dressing, that slight hint of brown sugar, the chopped onion and egg yolk .. MMMM .. there will never be another quite like you. Sadley I have just read your nutrition label and I'm afraid I will need to break things off . You just won't be accomodating to my new found lifestyle. Despite your wonderful Protein content your 420 cal. & 35 fat grams per 1/2 cup are no longer welcome in my life. We have just had our last fling .. I hope it was good for you cause MMMmm it was good for me .. I'm sure you will make some size 2 toothpick who can afford to have a relationship with you very happy. I'm afraid I'm just not her. So I'm in the market for a new chicken salad or recipie .. any suggestions???

I am taking Bariatric Advantage brand for all of my vitamins. They are chewable and some are very tart which is not my preference. I cannot take the multi-nutrient right now as it makes me throw-up. I'm hoping once I can start eating more solids that I can stomache them. However, I would prefer to move to a gummy type vitamin(s) after I run out of this 90 day supply. Any suggestions for the Calcium, Multi-Nutrient, B12 and Iron.

How do you get your Protein in for Breakfast? I'm having a really hard time finding things to eat for breakfast that contain a lot of protein. I don't eat yogurt and it seems that almost everything else is full of carbs Also what about lunch? What are you eating to get protein at lunch? dinner I got covered! LOL I'm just "sick" of the Protein drinks already

I have found that if my water intake is down, so am I. I tend to let is slip in cooler weather. If my protein intake is low, I am exhausted. No matter what I eat if it isn't the right stuff it doesn't do anything for me. If I don't try to be active I become a stone. While I really don't exercise, I try to move around the house doing the daily chores. I take an iron pill twice a month, all my system is able to handle. Calcium, multi vitamins, B6, B12 and Biotin daily. I am over 50 and have many "life" issues that can keep me down. The supplements help me to feel better. You really need to eat, simply put the car needs gas (sry) to make it go. If you are tight in the mornings, I am, try a protein drink like Carnation Instant Breakfast or SlimFast with skim milk. Deli meat and cheese take care of my lunch, or a grilled chicken tender and a veggie at lunch. Somethings I have learned recently about how it is supposed to work is because my husband now has diabetes and food intake is his control. I wish this had been explained to me with the lap band. Our bodies just won't drop the weight if the right combinations and portions aren't provided. It is about so much more than calories. Also, sleeping might not be restful enough. To much sleep can be as bad as not enough. Try to put eating right and sleeping on a schedule.

If you haven't brought this up with your doctor please schedule an appointment ASAP. How do you sleep at night? Maybe your meds need to be adjusted. Feelingtired all the time can be related to how well you sleep at night. Your meds may be keeping you up at night (my DH takes them too). It could also be related to stress or depression. Are you getting enough protein and drinking enough water? There are SO many things that could be causing you to be tired that a doctor realy needs to rule out first. I think most people on the lapband have energy due to the weight loss-the only thing I can think of is a lack of nutritants. Hope you find your energy !!