Ok. I have a the 24 oz cup that I purchased from Starbucks. This morning I fixed me a smoothie(1 containergreek nonfat individual size,4 strawberries,1 scoop protein whey,ice and 2 oz leftover naked protein smoothie). It filled the cup almost to top. I started sipping at 650 and finished it at 950. Did I drink it to fast? I was able to get in 30 grams of protein from the yogurts and whey. I'm not hungry at all. I want to start drinking water but don't know if I should wait an hour before drinking anything else.

IMO, no, not at all. As long as you're not feeling full and especially excessively full, no harm, no foul. That's only 8 ozs an hour. You should drink when you're thirsty.

One caveat, I'm assuming your doctor's protocol allows blended foods at this stage of your recovery?

I called the md office because I was in a panic and she said it was fine. I'm still full and it's lunch time. I think I will eat lunch around 2

Are you banded? and if so for how long?

I will tell you what my nutritionist says about taking so long to eat or drink anything once you are past the early healing phases.

It should take you no more then 20 minutes to consume your meal. If you are eating past the 20 minutes stop if you keep going your eating into your next meal.

It should not take 3 hours to consume a blended beverage and if it is I would also question why make 24 oz and not less?

Lisa

I am banded 3/13. My thinking was to get my protein in. My instructions suggested drinking 5 cans of some type of protein throughout the day. I want to make sure I get my 63grms in. Because I'm so busy at work some days lunch doesn't happen. I usually will sit down to eat lunch around 2 or 3. I'm still not hungry but also on the go. I don't have access to bring a blender to work and the work fridge is a work fridge:( so I have to bring things that can just stay cool with those little gel packs.

@@lapper32014

I understand. Your very newly banded and it's going to take some time. If you are worried about the Protein and getting that in, there are protein shots by body fortress these helped me in the very beginning when I wasn't able to get the amount of protein in as needed. They are light juice flavored but they pack the punch you want/need and they are easy to take. You can also mix into Water to cut the "flavor".

They helped me when I didn't have access to keep things cold and I needed to make sure I had that protein in.

On days when you can, try to set "meal" times so you are eating balanced through out the day. The habits you establish early on will help you as you move forward. I know if I don't carve out the time to sit and eat I won't eat at all and that sets me up for failure later in the day.

Good luck! Great that your back to work already!

Thanks

Go at your pace. As long as you aren't feeling too full or think it's backing up, you sound like you're doing fine. The smoothie was pretty big, so I'm not surprised it took you that long to finish it, especially if you are a newbie. Drink or chew ice chips to help get your Water in without getting so much that you're flushing your nutrition through your system too fast.

Thanks. I won't make the mistake of making so much again. Definitely learned a lesson today. I appreciate all the help you guys. I don't want to mess up my 2nd chance at a healthy life.