Ok so I was banded on the 5th of Aug.... I am all healed up and can eat pretty much anything soft and that I can chew up real good... So here it goes I need to set my eyes on my goal... What kind of diet does everone follow... My doc said eat what everybody else eats just lots less... But I feel like I just took a major stepin my life so I don't want to put unhealthy foodbin my body ... So what has every one found to be sucessful (as far as diet is involved)

My doctor said no pasta, no rice, no bread, no seed, no nuts, no popcorn, no cokes or diet cokes and do not drink my protein but eat . . . it but that is my doctor, others on here do eat those thing, their doctorss are different. So I do not drink any protein shakes at all, but I do eat Special K protein bars, anything else I am suppose to eat a total of 5-6 ozs. total each meal, but 2 -3 meals a day, with no snacks. And WATER, WATER, WATER

I pretty much agree with 123crod, but with one major difference. It will be difficult for you later when you have had more fills and are properly restricted to get all your Protein in. In fact, at least for me I require 87 grams of protein each and every day, which is alot. So I was told to drink maybe 2 replacement meal shakes in addition to your other food to get that protein in. I also put a scoop of Beneprotein in with my shake, so each shake is 22 grams. Therefore, with 2 shakes in each day I have met half of my daily requirement of the protein.

Also, try to stay away from bad foods like ice cream, potato chips, etc. which go down really easy when you are more restricted. I am still fighting that battle, and I was banded a year ago.

Good luck!!

where did u get the beneprotien? I have looked everywhere... Thanks for the advice

I get the beneprotein through my weight loss center. I just looked at the canister and it is made by Resource and it is a Nestle Nutrition product. Maybe you can find it on the internet. Good luck!!

I still have a protein shake every morning with my chewable vitamin. I use it with skim milk and it is my meal replacement. I eat twice a day from there. A small meal for lunch and a smaller meal for dinner. Sometimes, I only eat either meat or veggie for dinner or just drink something depending on my hunger factor. I also use Lemonade protein powder 1 or 2 times throughout the day depending on my schedule. It helps me get the protein in and the liquid. You just need to be careful with which one you choose and count it in your caloric intake. Mine has 60 calories (no calories from fat) and 15 grams of protein. No snacks. No sweets with the exception of the protein in the morning which my powder is chocolate flavor. It takes care of my craving.

My dietitian told me to take in 1000-1200 cals per day, 70-80g of protein, less than 100 carbs, and 48-64 oz of water. For the protein I do drink one protein shake per day to help reach the goal. Just make sure you find one low in carbs, sugar, and cals. Mine has 25g of protein per serving. Which is good, your body is only able to absorb 25-30g of protein at a time. The rest you would just pee out so it's a waste. You need the protein because when you're losing so much weight you risk losing muscle mass also.

I agree with the others, no soda, no junk food. Start cooking at home and read your labels. I hope this helps. I got banded 7/30/09 so I'm stlll learning too.

I don't have my band adjusted very tight, so I am able to eat pretty much anything I want, just a lot less of it. I have not tried lettuce or doughy bread, but I have eaten everything else I did prior to my surgery. I eat 1200-1500 calories on most days and have a Protein intake of 60-80g.

Example: I now eat 1 slice of a thin crust pizza, instead of 3-4 pieces of a large. I eat 1/2 of an omelet and one pancake, instead of 3 eggs, with 3 pancakes and toast (formerly my order at IHOP).:thumbup:

I don't have my band adjusted very tight, so I am able to eat pretty much anything I want, just a lot less of it. I have not tried lettuce or doughy bread, but I have eaten everything else I did prior to my surgery. I eat 1200-1500 calories on most days and have a Protein intake of 60-80g.

Example: I now eat 1 slice of a thin crust pizza, instead of 3-4 pieces of a large. I eat 1/2 of an omelet and one pancake, instead of 3 eggs, with 3 pancakes and toast (formerly my order at IHOP).

Approved 06/26/08; Pre-0p 07/03/08 No pre-op diet required; Banded 07/14/08:w00t:

11cc band; 1st fill 1cc 8/20/08 2nd fill 1cc 11/17/08 for a total of 2ccs

WoW crztchr,

I'm amazed at your stats! You are really in tuned with your band to only need 2 CCs for such a wonderful weightloss:thumbup:!

I was told to aim for a minimum of 60 grams of protein per day. A meal should consist of about 3 oz of lean protein and a vegetable serving. If, after eating that, I was still hungry, I was told I could have a serving of whole grain carb. I was NOT told that anything was forbidden specifically. Like 123crod, I was told to EAT my protein rather than drink it. That is simply because it takes longer for solid food to digest than liquid, which passes right through your band while solids stay in your pouch and can keep you feeling that much sought after satiety that liquids simply cannot provide.