I'm thinking about getting banded

[jazma 16]

Go for it!

[jazma 16]

How do you add the ticker bar?

[GreenChrysalis 1]

I do have one more question for you in Lap band Land: If we are not supposed to eat the more "liquid" type food post band, then why are Protein Shakes okay? Since liquids supposedly go through the band they should not be able to sustain the full feeling that keeps us so happy and therefore encourage overeating.

Some doctors do not want their patients drinking Protein shakes at all after the you complete the post-op diet (which can last anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks depending on your doctor) for the reason you mention. solid food keeps you fuller, longer.

However, some people find themselves tighter in the morning and unable to get down enough solid protein to keep themselves full. So protein shakes can be good for Breakfast. Or if you are feeling tight at any other time and know that you need more protein, then they can be a good way to get it. After a fill you're usually on a liquid or soft diet for a few days, so that would be another time to get a Protein Shake.< /span>

My surgeon allows protein shakes as Snacks if I get hungry between meals because I'm supposed to get 60g of protein a day. But I track everything I eat, and I find that it's not that hard to get that much protein from solid food. I do have one for breakfast occasionally or if I'm pressed for time and can't cook or get anything else to eat when I need it. But it's not a daily thing for me at all.

That's just my understanding of it, Your Mileage May Vary. :smile:

[SoCalShannon 0]

Thanks GreenChrysalis. Congrats on your 25+ weight loss!

That makes sense to me and confirms my thoughts that even thought it is a Protein Drink, i.e. heathy, it is still a liquid and will slip through the band.

I can't wait to have my surgery. I'm gonna stock up on the Protein Shakes (which I love) in preparation for the pre-op and post-op diet. I will ask my doc about them for after and see what he thinks.

[GreenChrysalis 1]

Thanks GreenChrysalis. Congrats on your 25+ weight loss!

That makes sense to me and confirms my thoughts that even thought it is a Protein drink, i.e. heathy, it is still a liquid and will slip through the band.

I can't wait to have my surgery. I'm gonna stock up on the Protein Shakes (which I love) in preparation for the pre-op and post-op diet. I will ask my doc about them for after and see what he thinks.

You're welcome, and thanks for the congrats! Good luck and I hope you keep us updated on your progress.