Hi all

I have been approved for the lap band surgery. Just waiting for the date. I am wondering how you to get 60 grams of Protein a day after surgery. It seems it will be hard.

I like meat and cheese and have no problems. However there are many supplements on the market; you can find one you like and use it if you're afraid you won't get it in by diet alone.

CONGRATS ON YOUR APPROVAL!!:tongue2:

I keep a box of Kellogg's Special K2O Iced Tea Protein Water Mix in my office and add them to my water all day. I pick these up at Walmart.

Good Luck to you!

Hi all

I have been approved for the lap band surgery. Just waiting for the date. I am wondering how you to get 60 grams of Protein a day after surgery. It seems it will be hard.

I use "Body Fortress"from Wal-Mart twice a day.It gives me 52 grams plus it taken with skim milk that gives an additional 18grams.

During the liquid phase post op I used New whey Protein bullets. They are only 3 oz each and have 42g of protein. It is really easy to drink.

Now, I just eat enough protein each day; chicken, turkey, beef, Beans or drink skim milk.

During the liquid post-op diet phase, I drank NewWhey Bullets and Isopure, which my doctor said was okay for me.

Now, I eat meat and cheese, my to faves. Plus, I have other stuff, like chilli, eggs, milk, and Isopure and/or NewWhey bullets. I exercise like crazy, so I make sure to get over 100 grams in a day.

I have to have 60 grams a day and it isn't that hard to get in. I have to have a protein (Atkins) shake for breakfast every day and then I usually get the rest in my other 2 meals. If I find that I'm short at night, I put a scoop of unflavored whey protein powder (21 grams - GNC) in a yogurt and that puts me over. Like you, I thought it would be hard to do.... but it really isn't. Good luck to you. Becky