Is this portion the amount you all eat? I don't think I can live with that tiny amount of food. And, how do you get ur 60g of protein and sufficent calories?

I have protein shakes if I don't get enough protein. Protein fuels our muscles and it takes muscle to burn fat. As to 60g of protein that would only be if you weighed 200 pounds! You need .3 grams times your weight, thus if you weigh 250 you need 75g of protein. I have no problem getting my protein in so far.

I eat 3 oz Protein at each meal...along with 1/2 cup of veggies and 1/4 cup of carbs. We're all living on small portions. If the band is working for you correctly, this is enough food to eat. And no...I don't get enough protein so I supplement with Protein powder..and I've been suffering from hair loss due to this along with insufficient calories. It is also why we are all on Multivitamins and other supplements in order to remain healthy.

This does not mean we are weak and unable to function. Many of us are functioning better than ever due to our weight loss and have more energy as well because we are not carrying around so much extra weight. Please find out if there are any seminars in your area so you can speak with someone about your concerns. I understand how you feel. If you are not banded, it's hard to imagine feeling satisfied on a fraction of the amount of food you are likely consuming currently. All I can say again, is that with the band, it is very doable and not that difficult once you have the correct restriction.

My surgeon told me to eat every 3-4 hours while awake I really struggle with this but try to do my best...in between meals I usually have a shake, or string cheese, Greek yougurt I try to keep my snacks protein based.

I eat a maximum of cup of food per meal though usually less. I have no problem getting in at least 60g of Protein daily. I eat about 1200 calories a day.

It's actually very simple because the band controls your hunger.