I was banded on march 25 2013 I have a 10 cc band I have three cc in now...what can I do to stay full what are some fast easy meals I have 4 small children and it is hard to have time to prepare

To stay full longer, its all about protein, protein, protein.

For fast easy meals, I go for things that are alreaedy prepared and I can just help myself to s serving.

I will make chili with ground turkey and after I nuke it, I'll add 1/4c ff plain greek yogurt to really boost the protein. It is super yummy. I also love Taco Soup, loaded with black beans and again ground turkey, I also add the greek yogurt to that too.

My all time fave, I have an addiction too is ff plain greek yogurt, reduced fat peanut butter or pb2 (powdered pb) and splenda mixed together. Makes my mouth water just typing this.

Notice my theme, FF Greek Yogurt, which I hated yogurt until I was banded. Key Lime with crushed pecans is really good too. Putting up ground turkey burgers, mixed with black beans, another good one. More protein please.

With the LB, its all about being prepared. If you can spend a weekend day preparing meals and freezing them, its easier to just grab a serving.

To stay full longer' date=' its all about Protein, protein, protein.

For fast easy meals, I go for things that are alreaedy prepared and I can just help myself to s serving.

I will make chili with ground turkey and after I nuke it, I'll add 1/4c ff plain greek yogurt to really boost the protein. It is super yummy. I also love Taco Soup, loaded with black Beans and again ground turkey, I also add the greek yogurt to that too.

My all time fave, I have an addiction too is ff plain greek yogurt, reduced fat Peanut Butter or PB2 (powdered pb) and splenda mixed together. Makes my mouth Water just typing this.

Notice my theme, FF Greek Yogurt, which I hated yogurt until I was banded. Key Lime with crushed pecans is really good too. Putting up ground turkey burgers, mixed with black beans, another good one. More protein please.

With the LB, its all about being prepared. If you can spend a weekend day preparing meals and freezing them, its easier to just grab a serving.[/quote']

Thank you for all the ideas

dawg said exactly what i was thinking, protein.....as i understand it, the band wont help me (not be hungry)...but it does help me not eat as much and also i found if i eat more filling foods (aka protein and veggies) i am able to stay (full)....that being said....drink alot to combat head hunger (us just thinking we are hungry) and def get the mindset and stay busy.....on the weekends i prepare all my meals for the week ahead so i can grab and go and if i am hungry, they are in the fridge ready for me to take and eat.....hang in there...

All of the above and always have healthy protein snacks around if you feel you are really hungry not head hunger

wendy

To stay full longer, its all about Protein, protein, protein.

For fast easy meals, I go for things that are alreaedy prepared and I can just help myself to s serving.

I will make chili with ground turkey and after I nuke it, I'll add 1/4c ff plain greek yogurt to really boost the protein. It is super yummy. I also love Taco Soup, loaded with black Beans and again ground turkey, I also add the greek yogurt to that too.

My all time fave, I have an addiction too is ff plain greek yogurt, reduced fat Peanut Butter or PB2 (powdered pb) and splenda mixed together. Makes my mouth Water just typing this.

Notice my theme, FF Greek Yogurt, which I hated yogurt until I was banded. Key Lime with crushed pecans is really good too. Putting up ground turkey burgers, mixed with black beans, another good one. More protein please.

With the LB, its all about being prepared. If you can spend a weekend day preparing meals and freezing them, its easier to just grab a serving.

I do this too......make a pot of chili, or gound turkey/beef cooked with refried and black beans. It's great - scoop out a portion, nuke it - good to go :-)

Thank you all (protein is my problem I have only drank two shakes since surgery)

I make chicken salad a lot to keep on hand...equals quick and ready meals especially when portioned out onto 1/2 cup servings. And if you use Greek yogurt to replace half of the mayo its creamy and higher Protein.

I also bake homemade turkey meatballs using my mini muffin tin and then portion them into individual servings and freeze. Two minutes in the microwave and your set.

Protein rich Soups are good to. Homemade chicken tortilla or turkey chili works great. But so does campbells bean with bacon with added quinoa to boost protien and Fiber. Just make soup according to package directions and then add 1/2 cup rinsed quinoa and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Top with low fat cheese.

I was banded the same day as you and i can't imagine having to worry about four small mouths and feeding myself also.