Hi all,

I was banded on the 18th. Doing well, but wondering if you could suggest some good sources for protein. It's been just broths and teas for the past couple of days, but now I know I need more, I'm groggy! I have the Special K H20, but that's not very satisying. Any brands you all recommend?

Thanks

i don't use any protein supplements/shakes. i get tons of my protein from cottage cheese. super satisying and has 12g of protein in a 4 oz container. i get the little "on-the-go" 4 packs of 4 oz each and they are great. i either have plain or with a bit of fruit, a bit of salsa or even some diced avocado. yummy, satisfying, lots of calcium and protein. yummo!!

Is there anyone that use eggs or lean meat as their Protein source. I can do the shakes and drinks but sometimes I want to chew.

Except for fill days, my surgeon doesn't want me using protein drinks (I'm at regular food stage). He believes they are not filling enough. As soon as I was allowed mushies, I had a scrambled egg and it was the best I ever had. I pay close attention to my daily protein intake. On days where it looks like I'm short, I have an egg.

I hate cottage cheese, but do like tuna. One 6 oz can provides 30 grams of protein.

The Vanilla Myoplex is pretty good. But the best tasting is the Boost High Protein in Chocolate. The only prob. is that it only has 15grams protein per 8 oz and has more sugar than what my surgeon recommends, but I've still been able to losee 19lbs drinking a couple of these a day. Plus they are sooooo good!

Thanks for the reply. I have been eating cottage cheese, but this time I bought the lowfat cottage cheese as it does not taste as good. Thanks for the helpful information.

Have a great day!

Thanks for all of your helpful replies. I am not a big fan of tuna, but I will try to eat it. Does it have to be straight from the container? And I am going to try the vanilla Myoplex.

I was banded on 12/3/08 and my doctor recommends no sugar, fat-free diet. So far I have lost 31 pounds. On 12/30/08, I will get my first fill. Then on 12/31/08, I can try solids. I hope solids does not hinder me from losing pounds.

Have a wonderful Monday!

you are doing great smiles!! i personally didn't eat tuna until my solids but when you do eat tuna you can mix with lowfat/notfat mayo, lemon, yogurt, etc. i just wouldn't make it too wet. also, do you like scrambled eggs? they are higher in fat but good protein and satisfying. also, not fage greek yogurt (with a little splenda mixed in) is amazingly high in protein. keep up the good work and keep smiling!!

Hey Smiles, just wanted to let you know that Egg Beaters is a great egg substitute without the calories and fat. I'm 11 days post op and my doc said I could have this. I bought the original kind and it tastes almost exactly the same.

Thanks for all of your helpful replies. I am not a big fan of tuna, but I will try to eat it. Does it have to be straight from the container? And I am going to try the Vanilla Myoplex.

I was banded on 12/3/08 and my doctor recommends no sugar, fat-free diet. So far I have lost 31 pounds. On 12/30/08, I will get my first fill. Then on 12/31/08, I can try solids. I hope solids does not hinder me from losing pounds.

Have a wonderful Monday!

I mix my tuna with heart smart mayo, sweet relish, and sometimes onion. I love it!! A can tides me over for a long time.

I love the fruity Isopure drinks. Apple melon, grape frost, and orange are great drinks. Zero carbs, clear, and have 40 grams of protein. Yummy!:tongue2:

I have the lemonade Isopure and hate it!! I can't even stand the smell. It's just a matter of taste! That's why I like it when companies give samples. I have about 4 huge containers of protein I can't use.

Hi Laura,

I am going to try the egg beaters. I have been eating cheese eggs cooked softly and I have not had a problem. I will take your advice and wait to eat tuna when I begin my solids. Keep your fingers crossed that my fill goes well tomorrow.

Jackie

Thanks JMS462001 and TQUADS64 for all of the good information. I will try mixing the tuna. If it is too wet, does that take away from the Protein? And I will take you all's advice and try samples of protein before being a specific brand because everyone's taste is different.

Have a great day!

Jackie,

I will certainly keep my fingers crossed and you will do just great with the fill. i am going to try the eggbeaters too to reduce the fat in my egg consumption. By the way, having the tuna too wet just can make it slip through the band too fast. You can play that by ear as you start eating solids. If it isn't keeping you full long enough then try it a bit drier. At this stage it is alot of experimenting.

Have a great time tomorrow!!

Laura

Hi Annie, I was banded on the same day as you and have about the same beginning weight and goal weight. I live in Houston. Facing the same dilema trying to find alternate sources of protein.