I am Going to have my surg Date set 8-16-07 For the lap band . My question is After surg how much protein can you tolerate? Do many people end up having to have a lot of supplents or are you able to eat enough on your own.

I was told to take in 60 grams of Protein a day. A lot of it will depend on you personally and your band. If you are not getting enough by eating alone, you can supplement with a shake. Using a program like fitday.com can help you plan your meals and how many nutrients you are getting on a daily basis.

Welcome! Glad to have you here!

Welcome, come join the rest of the August banders in the monthly groups for Aug 07. We call ourselves the Crazy Ates.

Marilyn:whoo:

I just start my day off with a protein shake and that helps...I try to eat foods that are high in protein...I also take a one a day chewable vitamin...everyday....

Welcome to the board. I try to eat 70 g of protein a day. My doctor said I must take a daily vitamin and calcium supplement. I also take Omega 3, fiber caps and glucosamine/chondroitin. I find that the fiber is necessary even with consumption of fruits and veggies.