I'm always starving in the morning, but usually running late. Any suggestions for band-friendly, grab-and-go breakfasts?

I'm always starving in the morning, but usually running late. Any suggestions for band-friendly, grab-and-go breakfasts?

Instant oatmeal in the one serving packets made with milk. Oatmeal is a slow release carb and is good for you. With the milk depending on which kind you have you can get up to 10 grams of Protein. I stay full for at least 3-4 hours when I eat oatmeal for Breakfast and if I pair it with egg whites I can go longer.

I drink a protien shake for breakfast- I'm too tight in the morning for anything else. How about a protein bar? They have a few different ones at Walmart. I get the Atkins ones, high in protein and low in carbs.

If I'm in a huge rush... Muscle Milk LIGHT ready to drink in a box. vanilla & strawberry are good, the chocolate is nasty.

No time to cook rush... Non fat greek yogurt with 1/4 cup Bob's Red Mill Muesli. Good carbs that won't spike your bld sugar. OR 1/2 cup low fat/no fat cottage cheese and Blueberries or strawberries.

I prefer to avoid the instant oatmeal packages. I try to eat steelcut oatmeal made in my crockpot over night.

(find a bowl that will fit inside your crockpot. Spray it with a non-stick spray ~not totally necessary, but makes clean up easier~. Measure 1/4 cup steelcut oats and a tad more than 1 cup of Water into bowl. Place bowl in crockpot, and place lid on crockpot. Turn on low and leave for 6 to 8 hours. I use a Soup bowl with a handle.. makes it easier to pick up when warm. enjoy)

Add 1 tablespoon non fat dry milk, 1/2 organic apple chopped up, cinnamon, allspice, 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts. Splenda, pinch of salt. VERY good.

I haven't had a fill since june...and still have problems with food going down....There is no way I can eat breakfast...I have been to get unfill and took some out..Is it normal not to be hungry in the mornings and not eat til evening time?? I drink plenty of fluids....I think allergies has alot to do with my problem..does anyone know if drainage will affect the lapband???

I am often in the same situation ... running out the door in a hurry to get to class in the mornings, it isn't always easy to find something band-friendly that is fast and easy for the car. I have found that one of the best breakfasts is 2 cups of non-fat or low-fat soy milk with a packet of instant breakfast. In total, it is 270 calories and up to 18 grams of protein. Hope this helps -- best of luck!

I haven't had a fill since june...and still have problems with food going down....There is no way I can eat breakfast...I have been to get unfill and took some out..Is it normal not to be hungry in the mornings and not eat til evening time?? I drink plenty of fluids....I think allergies has alot to do with my problem..does anyone know if drainage will affect the LAP-BAND®???

Yes, drainage will definitely make you tighter. Try drinking hot tea with lemon in the morning.. that will clear some of the drainage and may loosen your band enough that you can eat.

I drink coffee with non fat dry milk and sugar free torani or DaVinci syrup every morning with my Vitamins.. then 30 min to an hour later I eat. Many people don't have as much time as I do.. or don't want to get up that early.. in that case I'd do a Protein drink (shake?.. I've never understood why they're called shakes). I like muscle milk LIGHT and the Syntrax Nectars and unjury. Others might be good too.. those are the ones I've tried and liked.

I haven't had a fill yet, but I usually drink a Atkins Protien shake and then about 10 - 15 mins later I have a banana, and then some coffee!! =) Then about noon an early lunch... (dinner from the night before).. Usually chicken & broccoli with cheese

what about making a fruit smoothie with protein powder? Either use frozen fruit or even yoplait (sp?) has frozen fruit mixes for smoothies. Just add fruit, 1 cup of low fat milk and I throw in a scoop of vanilla protein poweder, yum! I put it into a plastic cup with a straw and bring it on the go! Can also be made the night before just give it a good stir in the morning.

Labrada Rockin"Roll hi-protein nut roll bar-21gm protein 2gm sugar. Holds me for4-5hrs.:smile2: