So general discussion how many calories do u consume per day?

Have read numerous times that people have Protein shakes...what arw these and are these recommended by dieticians?

I usually have 900-1200 calories a day, postop. Your daily calorie range will vary though depending what stage you're in on your weight loss journey.

I used Protein Meal Replacement shakes 4 times a day for 2 weeks preop. Then even after surgery I will still sometimes have one for Breakfast instead of eating.

Same as wall flower I stick between 900-1200 calories a day. 60 grams of protein.

My surgeon prefers I eat meals but I'm usually tight in the morning so I drink protein shakes instead.

For losing weight I stick to 1000 calories. I did the Optifast shakes for pre op through mushies.

I will occasionally do a carnation sugar free Bfast if I am on the run in the mornings but other than that my dr doesn't like me to do the protien shakes and he prefers I get my nutrition from food.

Once healed my doctor does not want me using Protein shakes as meal replacement. The band is meant to work with solid food. A liquid does not keep you full, it washes right through the pouch into the big stomach. Because I have a long time between lunch and supper I do have a premade Protein shake on the way to the gym. It's premier brand that I buy at costco 160 calories for 30 grams of protein.

Because the band tends to be tighter in the morning some people have a protein shake for breakfast. Because I have to leave really early in the morning I have a cup of hot coffee during my commute and then have a Greek yogurt for breakfast once I get to work. I have a fruited Chobani Greek yogurt mixed with half a scoop of Protein powder and unflavored Fiber powder, I add a couple walnuts and about a quarter cup of Kashi go lean high protein Cereal. The key to this is bringing the powder ingredients in 1 small container and the nuts and cereal in another.