I was banded on 4/8/08 and am just starting the reg. food stage and I still have about 1-1/2 more weeks before my first fill. I get very hungry and I seem to be eating a lot before I feel full. I'm interested in finding a protein shake or something (to help fill the void) that doesn't have any kind of milk product. I tried one that said it was lactose free but it had whey and it almost killed me. Sometimes those lactose pills just don't work either. The cramping pain isn't worth the taste of some of those shakes. Does anyone have any ideas they would like to share? I am trying to keep my foods low carb. My body seems to do better.

Edited April 28, 200818 yr by Ms.Mel
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I got ProCel protein powder and added it to my juice. That helped get my needed amount of protein. You can also add the powder to yogurt, refried beans, or whatever you have to eat. Good luck!

You can find a soy-based product instead of whey-based. However, if you are starting the solid food phase, then you need to drop the shakes and other liquid calories. (unless you are too tight in the morning for solids, but that's unlikely until you have more fill in the band)

Time to fill up on solid food -- chicken, beef, fish, turkey, veggies, fruits, and whole grains. Take a Calcium supplement since milk disagrees with you, and just avoid milk products altogether.

It's easy to get in the US RDA of Protein every day with just regular food.

I know some people have problems with eggs, but I don't. It's high in protein and one deviled egg is just right to hold you over if you're hungry. I like curry in my deviled eggs, so I get somethiing zippy and spicey and high in protein. I make it with fat free miracle whip, curry and minced purple onion. (Sometimes relish)