I am a new bandster and I have not gotten a fill yet after my 01/12/07 band date but I am eating as per the bandster rules and I find myself missing my fruits and vegetables. There is not as much room after eating my protein as I would like, some meals. So my question is.. What if I drink one of those protein bullets and ate fruits and veggies? Is that acceptable?

I am a new bandster and I have not gotten a fill yet after my 01/12/07 band date but I am eating as per the bandster rules and I find myself missing my fruits and vegetables. There is not as much room after eating my Protein as I would like, some meals. So my question is.. What if I drink one of those protein bullets and ate fruits and veggies? Is that acceptable?

I know what you mean about missing fruits and vegetables. I'd check with your doc but I think that would probably be OK. I think people don't often do the fruit and vegie plan you propose for a couple reasons: a) quite a few people have trouble eating a lot of fresh fruit with the band, and the same goes for vegies unless they are cooked very well (overcooked), and I think it is the Proteins that give you that "full" feeling. Getting that "full" feeling without eating a lot of volume is what makes the band work for a lot of people. You may not be able to get the same full feeling when the bulk of what you eat is fruits and vegies.

Having said that, I don't think there is any reason why you can't do what you are saying if it works for you. But of course I'm no expert. I'd still check with your doc/nutritionist about this. I'd also be cautious about diving in to a lot of fresh fruit and vegies until you know these items will agree with your band, and not get stuck.

I'd simply eat a bit less of the Protein food and more vegetables, fit in a bit of fruit in between meals.

Having said that I guess it depends how tight you are and how much you can eat. I can eat enough that way to get enough protein. I actually have changed the way I eat - I used to eat each thing on my plate separately, now I take forkfuls mixed up to make sure I get a bit of everything.

I dont necessarily agree or disagree with the protein first thing long term for people - I know it does make you fuller and you need your protein, but I think there's a major drawback in eating that way in that if you eat a chicken breast, then you've got no room for the vegetables. Chicken is good for you but it doesnt make a balanced meal if that's all you eat!

And there's no point getting good levels of protein if you're low on other Vitamins and minerals.

Perhaps logging on fitday for a while and seeing where your levels of all things are at could help?

I am 5 days banded plus I had a surprise 5 minutes b4 surgery. I had a hiatal hernia they repaired that I think has caused some added pain. So, I am in pain and have no appetite. Oh, I hear my stomach growling but I am not interested in the Clear liquids that I have to stay on until Wed. (then creamy for 4 wks). Stayed off pain meds today to see if that is affecting me. Did well except for the mildly dagger like pains in my upper abdemon! The thought of swallowing that much Tylenol is gagging me worse than the pain! :hurt

But I have only had about 50 grams of protien since Tuesday night and when you figure I was on a 2 wk liquid diet b4 surgery that also became undesirable, I am concerned about healing with no protien.

I know I need to just force it down. Isopure is as good as gets for protien. It's full of it. I just need to swallow it and shut up I guess! =):violin:

I'm a big believer in chocolate Unjury. I drink that for breakfast since my band tightens up in the night. Then I have bacon and eggs about 2 or 3 in the afternoon. I can eat two slices of bacon and two eggs if I go slow. I have to have cooked veggies and I tried to eat and apple and that was a disaster. But cooked fruit and veggies work. We are supposed to get 60 grams of protein a day which I get with Unjury and eggs and bacon. I also eat meat for dinner though not a lot. I just wish I could eat a really good roll.