Hi everyone. I was banded a little over a week ago. I was told to make sure that I try and get at least 60 grams of protein a day, and to primarily do this with the protein shakes. I find that the protein shakes are giving me a LOT of gas, which in turns is causing other issues like intense shoulder and neck pain. Is there any other ideas on how to get all this protein in? I am only on pureed foods, but I did notice that 1/2 cup of cottage cheese has about 15 grams of protein in it. I guess I could be eating that all day long. Does anyone else have any ideas for me? Is anyone else finding that the protein shakes are causing issues too? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Gas x is a life saver...I was banded on 8-30 and I don't get to start puree until 9-13

mylanta gas chewables saved my life. the protein shakes gave me gas right after the surgery, but when i started solid foods, not near as much. also, stay away from straws, makes the gas worse. cottage cheese is a good soft food, lots of protein too. but not something all the time when you get released for solid food, as it is considered a slider food. alot of the creamy soups have protein in them, so i add milk and cheese to add to the protein.

try making your shakes with water or soy milk instead of regular milk. Also, if you were very recently banded, just know that I was way gassier than normal for the first couple of months. It did slow down... eventually.

Blowing "Busters" is a fact in my life since I have been Banded.

I worry about getting enough Protein too and my doc. told me I could add cottage cheese at week 1 post op (which was today!)

I am not much for cottage cheese, but read on here that someone blended it in with the creamy soup--I tried that today, and the Soup was delicious and filling!

No noticeable increase in gas output yet either, LOL

Well interesting idea. I never though of adding the cottage cheese to the soups and blending them together. I might do that tomorrow and see how it goes. Thanks for the advice.

I worry about getting enough Protein too and my doc. told me I could add cottage cheese at week 1 post op (which was today!)

I am not much for cottage cheese, but read on here that someone blended it in with the creamy soup--I tried that today, and the soup was delicious and filling!

No noticeable increase in gas output yet either, LOL

Greek yogurt has a good amount of protein too. You could try that.

Protein shakes and bars give me gas - and horrible, offensive gas at that. I bloat up, get really rumbly and couldnt possibly be in an enclosed space like at the movies!

I just avoid them. They are not necessary at any rate, I have managed perfectly well for six years, lost a lot of weight, kept it off and am not "skinny fat" like the so called experts say you will be without mega protein. I just eat normal food! They are expensive, not necessary and if you dont even like them, or they cause you digestive distress, dont drink em.