Hey everyone I was banded Monday 2/7 and feel pretty good. Slight stomach pain but can still be active & no regrets on my decision.

What I need help with is my doctor told me taken in 64oz of Fluid daily, & 80 grams of Protein. Before surgery I was fine with those #s now it seems like I can't do it. The ideas of Protein shakes, broth, & Jello make me sick! I have been eating pureed/strained Soups, but I'm not getting that 80g of protein in.

Does anyone have any suggestions something I can try. I want to lose weight but not in an unhealthy way.

Every doctor if different. Are you suppose to be on clear liquids or full liquids where anything that can go up a straw qualifies? Also, for how long are you in this phase? Depending on where you are at, you can drink some milk. Also you can add protein powder to your soups to boost it. Just a few quick thoughts. Good Luck.

I'm aloud full liquids as long as they can go through a straw and begin the mushie phase on the 21st (looking forwad to that!). I have unjury chicken Soup Protein & GNC whey Protein Powder. I think it's those two tastes I'm sick of. I've tried muscle milk, eas, Isopure... etc. I've always been picky and my tastebuds are very sensitive (How did I get so big then, lol), ao finding things I enjoy are an issue, and when I do like things I hate leftovers and eating the same things. I need variation in my life. This liquid stage is killing me.

Because of the band i can eat or drink a small amount and be satisfied, but that's not giving me the nutrition I need. I know I only have another week on this diet, but it's not healthy for me to keep going the way I am.

How about Skim Milk, Low fat drinkable yogurt, cream soups (that have been strained), sugar free hot chocolate. Try Chicken and Beef Stock instead of Broth. For protein shakes, I prefer Myoplex Light and to change it up, I would add a little cinnamon to the vanilla or chocolate. Just a few more thoughts. Think positive, you can do this!