I've been banded for 2 months and a vegetarian for 2 years, I am having difficulty getting all my protein in without using shakes. Not a lot of variety, kind of in a rut! :smile:

No, unfortunately I don't get all my Protein in. This is because I try to avoid the high-protein vegetarian foods because they are usually high-fat/high-calorie (like cheese, nuts, peanutbutter, etc). I do supplement meats with veggie meats though. The best veggie burger I've ever had is the Morningstar Grillers Prime.

I should probably substitute with shakes, but I just can't stomach the taste.

Ok this is a great post!! I am also vegetarian and it has been a struggle to get in all my protiens. I have a gathered a list of high protien/low fat options with my diatition................Would love to add to the list if you guys have suggestions.

True most veggie meats are off limits but I have found a few................

Also tofu, cottage cheese, eggs and Beans. Beans are a starch though so you have to limit them.

Tofurky meat cuts are high protien, low fat. Greek yogurt is good...............Loma Linda meats .........some of those are ok...............

My surgeon doesn't like protien shakes but I use them sometimes. I also sprinkle protien powder on cream of wheat and stuff like that.................

Any more suggestions welcome. My doctor would prefer I eat some meat but so far so good.............only thing is I think I lose slower this way.

Be careful. You could also lose muscle mass with the restriction of calories and protein. Muscle mass is what helps you burn calories, so you're kind of sabotaging your efforts if you do. Protein powder can be added to soups, stews, quiche, casseroles, etc. Try some recipes with it added.