I've never been online like this, but here goes. I was banded 1/7/11. Ending week 2 now, but sometimes I feel like I could eat a horse!!! Is it because I'm still in such a pureed state with food. I think I'll never eat soup again! Maybe I could be having trouble finding the difference in being comfortable and being full. I don't feel like I've had enough to eat unless I feel full... Is there suppose to be a feeling when you eat too much. I haven't felt it yet!

A lot of people go through this after being on liquids and mushies for so long. I didn't have this problem because I drunk protein shakes in between meals and my mushies mostly consisted of refried beans and oatmeal which both of those will keep you full longer and the beans kept me bloated! So, I rarely was hungry.

A lot of people go through this after being on liquids and mushies for so long. I didn't have this problem because I drunk protein shakes in between meals and my mushies mostly consisted of refried beans and oatmeal which both of those will keep you full longer and the beans kept me bloated! So, I rarely was hungry.

What kind of protein shakes do you have. You can use oatmeal? I use the beans for a soup, but how do you incorporate them into a protein shake? Would you share your recipe with me?

Oh, I ate the beans as a meal by itself. I would get refried beans and put sour cream and cheese on them. I use the Jillian Michaels whey Vanilla protein and add 1tb peanut butter, milk, and a little frozen yogurt in it. It's really good! You should be able to eat cream of wheat and oatmeal now. If you add a scoop of protein powder to your oatmeal it will help with the fullness too.

What kind of protein shakes do you have. You can use oatmeal? I use the beans for a soup, but how do you incorporate them into a protein shake? Would you share your recipe with me?

Oh, I ate the beans as a meal by itself. I would get refried beans and put sour cream and cheese on them. I use the Jillian Michaels whey Vanilla protein and add 1tb peanut butter, milk, and a little frozen yogurt in it. It's really good! You should be able to eat cream of wheat and oatmeal now. If you add a scoop of protein powder to your oatmeal it will help with the fullness too.

OH, I see... Duh.... I didn't know you could have anything like peanut butter or sour cream. I've just been eating the stuff on the list of week 2 foods. I ordered the Bariatric Advantage Whey protein. Hopefully I can add some tuna and chicken starting tomorrow. The shakes sound pretty good. So it's ok to add little tidbits of soft stuff, huh?

I wouldnt be so quick to use oatmeal or beans this soon in the game to much carbs. I would stick to whatever protein you can and leave the carbs alone for now until you adjust to the eating meat. Just my opinion.

I think beans are a good source of protein and carbs. I believe oatmeal is a complex carb as well and full of fiber which will help you stay full longer and not over eat later. Well, follow your Dr. recommendations...LOL! I just love me some beans and oatmeal and they were both on my list of mushies. Everybody has a different list though. Like Fluffytofab said I would be careful though because everybody is different and process carbs differently. Since I workout 5 days a week I need some good carbs in my life for energy.

It's hard to get that true "full" feeling that you're used to with liquids and some mushies because they aren't actually sitting in your pouch for the most part. So you're getting the Protein and you should be full, but you're not going to feel it as much as real food because it's not sitting. Make any sense?

Once you're on some different foods, you'll start to feel a little differently. Also, if you eat a portion of food (say chili or a soft fish protein or something), remember to eat slowly to give your brain time to process the fact that you're satisfied with what you've had to eat.

Helps to drink Water, oddly enough. Between meals or when your brain is saying you're hungry, even though you just ate.

When you're overweight, your brain thinks full is a little different than most people. Your full is really "way too freaking much food" - you should simply be satisfied after you eat. Not stuffed. That's been the hardest thing for me to understand. It'll take time. Just stick with it!

I think Beans are a good source of Protein and carbs. I believe oatmeal is a complex carb as well and full of Fiber which will help you stay full longer and not over eat later. Well, follow your Dr. recommendations...LOL! I just love me some beans and oatmeal and they were both on my list of mushies. Everybody has a different list though. Like Fluffytofab said I would be careful though because everybody is different and process carbs differently. Since I workout 5 days a week I need some good carbs in my life for energy.

The statement above is correct. Oatmeal and beans are a much better choice than Protein shakes and meat Proteins. The carbs are complex and the protein is complete, whereas meat protein is incomplete.

Also - the mushy phase is still a healing phase. Complex carbs are okay and are necessary.

If you want the numbers:

There are 11 grams of protein in an 81 gram serving of oatmeal (0.13 g of protein per 1 g weight) - and it's a complete protein with all the amino acids you need.

In an egg there are 6 grams of protein for an average 55 grams of weight (0.10 g of protein per 1 g weight) and it's an incomplete protein.

Beans also have a complete protein but there are fewer grams of protein per serving, 13 grams for a 238 gram serving (0.05 g per 1 g of weight) but with some cheese and ideally greek yogurt (very high in protein) you could have a very nutritious meal with a lot of protein, a good amount of complex carbs, and some necessary fat.

Summary:

Oatmeal and beans trump other proteins. Eat them and enjoy!

LOL I Feel You're Pain!! No Soup For You!!

I've never been online like this, but here goes. I was banded 1/7/11. Ending week 2 now, but sometimes I feel like I could eat a horse!!! Is it because I'm still in such a pureed state with food. I think I'll never eat soup again! Maybe I could be having trouble finding the difference in being comfortable and being full. I don't feel like I've had enough to eat unless I feel full... Is there suppose to be a feeling when you eat too much. I haven't felt it yet!

i have been so hungry too..a little less than before, but pretty close. and the bad thing is, i dont feel the restriction at all so i have been eating stuffi shouldnt (bread, etc.)

i have felt so guolty that i have even avoided coming here but now i need to get back on track. i am getting my first fill on thurs (after 3 times of rescheduling and cancelling) soo i hope it will help.

i have been so hungry too..a little less than before, but pretty close. and the bad thing is, i dont feel the restriction at all so i have been eating stuffi shouldnt (bread, etc.)

i have felt so guolty that i have even avoided coming here but now i need to get back on track. i am getting my first fill on thurs (after 3 times of rescheduling and cancelling) soo i hope it will help.

I totally understand the fullness issue. I've just ad my first post surgery Dr. visit and found out that my band has not been tightened yet. No WONDER I've been soooooo hungry!!! They use the first month for healing. I didn't know that! I've eaten alot of crap I should not, but I think it's psychological. I do get tightened up on Friday. I can't wait. I feel like I've wasted a month even with losing 11 lbs. It will be like starting all over again for me? I'm looking sooo forward to eating such small servings. I hope i'm not disappointed. I have felt the pain all the way down when eating certain things. I guess i've eaten too fast. Wish me luck!