Hi Guys,

Pre-band patient here!! I want to get an idea of the kinds, and quantity of foods that you post-banded people are eating. I'm not talking about a week or two post-op, but more during the losing phase of this lap-band journey. Please be as specific as possible, and also if you could include your work-out schedule/regime. I know everyone is different, but I'm trying to get a general idea of what I can expect from the surgery. Also, are you on any supplements?

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!! :thumbup:

What are Protein shots - just wondering if I can buy them in

Canada? Powder or liquid?

Katie

I was banded 3/2 and I go in for my second fill on wednesday. I have 4cc's in my band.

Breakfast- 8 oz fat free milk with a no sugar added carnation instant breakfast.

Lunch- 1/2 tuna wrap or canned tuna without bread or wrap and some cut fruit. I really like pinapple lately.

Dinner- 4 oz chicken or fish. and some veggies I dont really weight or measure my veggies I just take a little portion. If I do broccoli it is like 6 florets.

Snack- I try not to snack alot, and if I do its usually a low fat string cheese. I have sorento and they are 50 calories. Or I have some fruit

I have a bunch of 1/2 cup and 1 cup size storage containers that I use to prepare my meals the day before. So, I feel that is the most important step for me as it helps me to never be without healthy food and to control the portion. Portion size is very important as several people have posted about enlarging their esophagus.

That being said, my daily routine goes something like this

1st meal: Protein drink or small drinkable yogurt (I also take my Vitamins and suppliments at this time). Most work days it will be a chocolate banana vivanno at starbucks.

2nd meal: I try to get in 1/2 cup of veggies or fruit with some protein. I usually will have diced fruit with cheese/cottage cheese/yogurt.

3rd meal/lunch: I usually eat lean meats and veggies or Beans. I love salmon and chicken and have several recipes I adore. Today I will make balsamic glazed chicken breasts with blackberries and it should last the workweek. Honey chipotle salmon is another favorite. In a pinch, I will take a frozen dinner. But I am trying very hard to stay away from prepackaged/processed foods.

4th meal: I try to focus on fruit or veggies depending on what I had the 2nd meal. Once again, 1/2 cup and add some protein/fats to help with the blood sugar.

5th meal/dinner: This will be my largest meal. I plan it out in 1 cup container although I usually will not eat the full cup. I eat out for dinner also. I just control my portions. Most of my regular restraunts know to only put 1 cup total and to not bring chips or bread. When ordering I stick to lean meats and veggies. I dont order potatoes or Pasta. Yesterday I ordered grilled chicken breast with broccoli and I substituted a bowl of fresh strawberries for the rice. Romanos macaroni grill has a great choice of dinners under 400 calories. Love their warm spinach salad with scallops.

Most doctors will want you to stick to 3 meals with no snacking in between. So you need to weigh my advice. This is what works for me, but it isnt what will work for everyone. If I tried to stick to 3 meals only, my blood sugar would be an issue.