Hey guys I've been looking at what everyone else has been eating and I noticed something. I have different requirements from my Dr. For these first 6 weeks after banding I must make sure I'm getting in 60-80 g of Protein and at least 64 oz of fluids.

Does anyone else have this requirement?

Thanks

Melissa

I have the same restrictions as you do. I'm at 6 weeks this week. I will be getting mt 1st fill tomorrow.

Good Luck.

I too have the same requirements. I think it is across the board with those two things...I am curious to see if they are.

Those are the same requirements I have, too. I am on day 6 and so glad to be adding some real protein instead of those protein shakes!

I think the biggest variations come with the amount of time you are on liquids vs. mushies vs. solids. I have to be on liquids for 3 weeks, then right to solids. I'm two weeks today, and can't wait for the liquid phase to be done. It is killing me!

I have the same requirements, I am on day 8 post op and finally today at my follow up the dr said I can start having eggs, fish and mashed potatoes and no more protein shakes!!!!!! YEAH!!!! Made my day!!!

As far as I know, everyone is expected to eat 60+ grams of protein (my nutritionist said 70) and at least 64 ounces of water. I can have other things if they will fit in my pouch after the protein. I was told to try and get that amount of protein even when on liquids, soft foods, etc. I totally avoided the mashed potatoes amd other carbs as I knew they would make me hungrier.

I have the same requirements as well. I was banded May 4th. I am having a hard time getting the protein requirement. I am very tired of having soup, jello, and the protein shakes. I will start on pureed foods next week, but I'm not really looking forward to that either. At least I can have mashed potatoes then though! I do pureed for a week then soft foods for a week. After that I can have a regular diet. So looking forward to that!