hi, i need help!

I got banded on dec 14th and i am having issues with drinking Protein shakes!

I tried all different types but i cant seem to get any down without gagging!

My doctor told me to do liqiuds for the first 2 weeks but the problem is if i dont

drink the Protein shake then i feel weak and not full!

i need suggestions on what to do because i feel like i am losing my mind!

everyone tells me to be a big girl and just drink the Protein shakes but the thought of it makes me gag!

I am very sensetive to these things and i really tried but i just cant do it.

please help!!!!

I like the Optifast 800 shakes. They are made by Nestle and they taste good (and I hate most Protein shakes too). They are expensive. Enough for 2 weeks will run almost $300. I like the EAS shakes too. I think they taste good. My dietician and surgeon told me that post op I could just drink Carnation Instant Breakfast and save myself some money. I like that. I hope that helps. I am sorry you are having a rough time with the liquid diet. Keep in mind that after you heal, you won't have to drink it.

Take care,

Jen

Thanks everyone for the awesome ideas! I spoke to my doc about doing soups and they said that's fine, so I made myself delicious soups with beans and lentils ect.. and pureed them! And I am also going to make sure to take multi vitamans! Thanks again for the ideas!

Wow,week 1 these are some things I use cranberry juice, apple juice, white grape juice (dilited), sugar free coffee, tea water, crystal light, suger free kool-aid juices, sugar free jello, and sugar free popsicles, chicken and beef broth, propel water, smoothie king gladiator meal replacement. Week 2 resume week 1 add tomato soup, other soups without chunks. I hope this helps I am week two so this is a thicker liquid week I actually had chili today.

I ordered some 3 ounce Protein "shots" which each have 25 protein. I figure no matter how bad something tastes, I can get 3 ounces down. Also, they were not as bad as I had thought they would be... bonus!

I had pleated band done on 12/12/11. Hang in there!

I also had the OptiFast 800 Protein shakes and powder soup mixes. The taste is not that bad and I'm not hungry afterward. I'm starting week 2 today. Remember to drink plenty of water.

You could use those shots they sell in the convenience store for $1.00. After 2 days, I am surprised that you are drinking protein shakes and not clear liquids, but every surgeon is different. Jello is good, and so is Special K Protein Powder to add to bottles of water. Anyway, try tr follow dr's orders. It makes life and lapband surgery healing alot better. Good luck, Karen

How does the special k protein powder taste?

I had my surgery on the 16 dec just last week. Unread this hoping someone would say its ok to eat, and I have noticed there is so much focus on shakes. I haven't had a shake since my op. I was told whatever goes through a straw I can eat. I have been a little naughty any had watermelon, but I chewed it really well. I'm living on juice, icey poles Lillie's and chocolate. I'm craving normal food, scrambled eggs would be amazing!

Good luck, and I hope this will add a little variety

You have just had your op and one of the foods you are eating is chocolate?

If you want to be successful you should be focusing on trying to make healthier choices. Eat yogurt, soup, Protein shakes, milk etc.

You should be getting your mind in the right place so that you can make the correct choices going ahead. the easiest time to do it is now immediately post op when your motivation levels are high.

I'm craving normal food, scrambled eggs would be amazing!

I was banded on 12/13 and had scrambled eggs exactly one week later. It was HEAVENLY!!!

Check out Muscle Milk Light. It's all about flavor with them..

195 calories, 25Gof Protein.

I buy the powder, you can put this stuff in a Blender and add stuff to it. (for now I would just drinking it straight. It's good stuff. I drink it all the time.

Flavors that are good:

chocolate Milk

vanilla Creme

strawberry Milkshake

Cookies N Creme

Chocolate Peanut Butter

They have a shake called Cake Batter ! Sounds good, but have not tried it. I will on my next order though.

Go to AllStarHealth.com They are the cheapest that I have found, also compare to ebay prices.

No matter what you buy shipping is only $5.99 at your order.

Hope this helps out.

Shirley.

Hey so i lost 15 pounds my first week and even though i know i should be ecstatic about it, (because i have never lost that much weight in one week) im feeling very stressed! I have two little kids and lately i dont have as much energy. I have been living on around 300/350 calories a day. Its really hard when i prepare delicious food for my kids and i start thinking i wont be able to have these foods for a long long time, if ever! Sorry im just venting because it makes me feel better lol!

Try to avoid THE STARVATION NATION ! It's not worth it ! Carnation Instant Breakfast/Milk will help also.

You have to find something to drink while you go threw BANDSTER HELL !

You will eat again ! Just not as much as you use too.

We are put on vitamins where my surgeon works

Flintstones Chewable COMPLETE ! with CHOLINE.

Now those work, and they will help give you some pep. The Muscle Milk Light is a Great Pick me up !

You need to contact your Dr., and throw some of this there way, and see what they say. Also let them know of your calorie intake.

I'm sure you don't want to end up in a Hospital. Especially with little kids at home. You must do something. I have given you the info. that I still follow. I suggest you contact your Dr. or make up your mind. Look up liquid protein, and see what you get.

I hear Atkins is pretty good also. But I know the Muscle Milk Light tastes good.

I was banded on 12/13 and had scrambled eggs exactly one week later. It was HEAVENLY!!!

Thanks for all the replies. As for the chocolate, I've been given the ok. I can't stomach soup. Yoghurt and custard are making me gagg.

Had eggs today........unbelievable!