So I've been doing really well with eating smaller portions, and making sure to get Protein in.

But today was my first day back at work after surgery. I ate a serving of sliced turkey for lunch and some cheese.

But it didn't fill me up like I thought it would.

Any suggestions on other things to eat that are filling but in keeping w/ lapband guidelines?

Thanks!

I couldn't eat foods like you describe until week 4....so I guess I can't be much help.

I like Campbells Soup in a Can Healthy Choice Creme of Chicken Soup. You can heat the can in the microwave and it is not as thick as the creme of chicken you buy to cook with. I also would eat chicken or turkey vienna wiennies from Armour. I would also make seafood gumbo without the seafood. Louisiana Fish Fry has a dry mix that you just add boiling water to and simmer. I would then break that into 7 containers and freeze.

Lindsay,

I'm still on mushies, but one thing I love and fills me up is chili. I've been buying Chunky Roadhouse chili and pureeing it - it is very good and filling with a little sour cream on top. It has 15 grams of Protein per cup (which is what I eat). I'm also eating refried beans- I think if you have no gas problems, Beans are great and filling.

thanks for the advice!

I have been eating cottage cheese or egg beaters. They both have a lot of protein in them and they are very felling. Also I eat tuna in spring water.

Good luck!!!