So, how many protein shakes a day am i supposed to have after the band? I've heard anywhere from none, to three a day... I'm confused!

This is according to my doctors guidelines, you are going to get different answers because guidlines vary from doctor-to-doctor. Your best bet would be to ask your doctor.

But anyway, during all phases I was to have 60 grams of liquid Protein per day. Whether I got it from broth, shakes, milk or what ever item on my list, was up to me. Once on solids I was not to use shakes as a meal. I am to have three meals per day made up of solid food. This is so that I stay satisfied longer. 200 calories in liquid form will not stay in my pouch as long as 200 calories in solid form. So if I were to eat a liquid or mushie meal I am more likely to get hungry between meals or eat more at my next meal. If I am unable to get my 60 grams in with my three meals, then I can use shakes as an in-between meal supplement. But I focus on getting the protein in my solid meals to avoid adding the unecessary in-between meal calories.

Edited May 1, 200917 yr by Jodi_620

I am not banded yet.. My Surgery Day is May 6th 2009

4 more days.. Yeah!! Anyway my doctor told me that protien shakes should be avoided. he does not want me to get into the habit of drinking my meals. I can have some through the liquid/mushie phase but after and during the regular meal phase they should avoided and the meals should be 2 oz (3 tbsp of Protein and 1 tbsp of Veggies)

My Doctor Gave me a little book that give's me Do's and Don'ts Here is what he gave me for the eating..

Day 1 to day 7 after Surgery - Clear liquids

Day 1:

Water 64 oz per day sip, sip,sip,sip 1-2 oz every hour

SF Jello, propel, crystal light, broth 2 oz per meal

Day 2 & 3:

Water 64 oz per day sip, sip,sip,sip 3-4 oz every hour

SF Jello, propel, crysltal light, Broth 2 oz per meal

Day 4 through 6: Full Liquids

Water 64 oz per day sip, sip,sip,sip 4-6 oz every hour

can add propel, crystal light, (low calories no sugars)

Strained Soups: cream Soups ok with skim milk

Cottage cheese, Light Yogart - all limited to 2 oz by volume not weight per meal.

Day 7 through Week 4

Water 64 oz per day sip, sip,sip,sip 6 oz every hour

can add propel, crystal light, (low calories no sugars)

Soft Protein Foods 2 oz per meal = 3 tbps protein & 1 tbsp veggies

Take 20 mins to eat your meals, chew chew chew chew

Protein Ideas for this stage

Deli meats * Canned turkey * eggs * Tofu * Canned chicken * Canned tuna * Cottage Cheese * Yogart * Cheese * String Cheese * Refried Beans

Veggie Ideas for this stage (no raw all cooked)

Tomatoes * Green Beans * Carrots * Peas * Yams * Beets * Squash * Tomato juice

he also gives ideas for soups and condiments along with meal suggestions. So if you would like those I would be happy to post them..

Well, always keep in mind that you should do what your DR tells you to, every Dr is differant. But, I wish you the best.. You'll do great.. We will be banded in the same month so keep me posted as I will to. Have a great day..

Edited May 2, 200917 yr by karebare4me