I made a banana/chocolate protein shake this morning for breakfast. The ingredients are 1 cup skim milk, banana and a scoop of my choc protein powder. For the first time since my surgery on October 21, I feel REALLY full. Should I have put less milk in the shake? I completely forgot that the liquid diet I'm on really doesn't have me having more than 1/2 cup of anything until I started feeling this full. I just don't want to stretch my band and I'm getting extremely paranoid. HELP! Thanks!!

Maybe try half a banana, half the milk and half the protein powder next time? I guess b/c it's thicker it doesn't move as quickly thru the pouch and fills you up, which is a good thing!

Thanks for responding so quickly! So, it's not possible for this one instance to stretch my pouch, right? Sorry I am really paranoid....

unless it is chunky it should move through the pouch rather quickly. I think if you drink pretty slow, you should be fine.

Since you just had your surgery ten days ago, I don't think you have a thing to worry about. Most doctors don't put much of a fill in at the time of the surgery, some not at all. Once you have your first fill, you can probably stretch the pouch easier. Also, your tummy is probably shrinking some, too. Don't worry, all will be well! Next time, maybe just save half of the shake for later! The recipe sounds delcious, by the way, and I can't wait to try it!:Yawn:

Definitely have a "wide open" band. I'm not due to even see the doc again until December when he wants to talk about how I feel when eating solids and if I'm not feeling satisfied then we would schedule an adjustment. I HATE being hungry, so I'm hoping I get some restriction when I start to eat solids.

I just started mushies 3 days ago and my doctor had told me to take in as much liquid as possible..when you feel full just stop..dont try to gulp it. sip it slow.doesnt matter how much(no calorie laden liquids though).. i survived just fine on a lot of water and a couple 12 oz protein shakes a day lus a little cream of chicken soup......still not hungry 17 days post-op, but feeling weak..i know i need more protein..good luck all