I know that Im not suppose to have over a cup of food per meal..Does this mean that if I weighed my food that I could have 8 oz per meal or does it mean an actual measuring cup ? Also..Im having issues getting my protein in. Should I drink a protein shake or go short on my protein ?

Never ever go short on your protein. It's more important than anything else you put into your body.

Its a cup measured. If you are having issues getting protein in at this point I would say drink a shake. How far out are you.

I was banded on 10-22. I have been stalling at 17 Lbs..Im starting to wonder if its because Im not getting enough protein.

Ive been at 17 Lbs for 3 weeks ! Its REALLY starting to get to me.

Well you are still healing. Protein is important for weight loss. What are you eating in a day

Ive been at 17 Lbs for 3 weeks ! Its REALLY starting to get to me.

you are sooo not alone! I got banded the same day as you.. and I've stalled for 3 weeks also.. i don't go over 1000 cals a day.. and I get my Protein in.. I've been patient, until today actually.. got a bit depressed. Well, I am hopefully going to see a nutritionist for the first time, sit down and talk about what I should do this week.. I'll let you know my findings! **hugs** It really does suck.

Awe i hate that for u but SO glad im not alone. What I eat really varies. Never over 1200 calories.

You need at least 90 grams of protein a day. Your body has to adjust to the drastic deprivation in calories. We all went from about 3,000 calories a day to under 1,000. Once your body realizes its not starving anymore you will lose. I know its depressing as hell but it will happen you have to just be patient. Rather stall now then be going good and then stall for weeks or months sometimes. 17lbs in four weeks is great. Dont get upset just keep doing what you are doing and try to eat more protein and the only carbs that you eat right now is vegetables and fruit only and if you can go without the fruit the better.

Thanks Cheryl.. that does make me feel a lot better. Sticking it to it.. I did to a lil bad on thanksgiving, but.. I had been good this whole time.. didn't eat too much.. but i had a couple pieces of pie throughout the day.. * bad me, I know * but lesson learned..

My dr doesn't advocate Protein shakes after the liquid phase is over 3 weeks post op. he says he would ather see me get my nutrition from real food.

And the question about 8 oz or 1 actual cup..... It's one actual

Measuring cup.

I recently met a nutritionist who was banded 8 years ago. She told me that for her personally, protein shakes are her mainstays. She eats some regular food, but relies on protein shakes more than anything. She has maintained her weight all these years from doing this, and food is secondary. It just depends on what works for you I guess.

You probably know this but it's worth mentioning in case someone doesn't: there is a little bit of difference between a DRY measuring cup and a LIQUID measuring cup. We need to be using a dry cup. Also, that is one cup of food compacted into the cup, right. (that question is for people more experienced than I.)