schel 0 Posted November 12, 2005 Hello, My name is Schel and I am from Big Lake MN. I am not yet banded and am scheduled for Nov 22nd 2005. 1- Does anyone know how much Protein a body can handle at once? I mean is there a limit on how much your body can absorb at once? For this I mean Protein Shakes.< /span> 2- Can I still have caffeine after surgery? And if No, why not? Will I ever be able to have caffeine again? (my vice... coffee) 3- Anyone met their goal yet? And if so, what next? I mean do they still do fills with your band? Do they not fill it and see how you do? 4- Is anyone able to go out and have a few cocktails after goal has been reached or just an occasional glass of wine, like holidays? Schel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinesqueen 2 Posted November 12, 2005 Hi Schel, I'm not at goal, but I have the occasional cocktail, and I still have my beloved coffee and teas. In fact, we are told that lattes are a good way to get in our dairy. Seattle and all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyNana 10 Posted November 12, 2005 My screwdriver hit the spot this afternoon, now I'll need that cup of java to wake me in the morning. Not a goal yet, but I'm slowly working on it. As for the Protein, I think too much of anything is not good. I believe people who were on the Atkins diet had problems with either kidney stones or gall stones, one of those, due to too much proten. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mousecrazy 2 Posted November 12, 2005 Hi Schel! I try to get 60 grams of Protein a day, and stay around 1500 calories. Right at first, the first week after banding, i had to work at getting more than 500. That slowly changes, you heal, and then you can eat more and different foods. Then you realize you need a fill. I drink coffee every day. NO sodas. They just don't like me anymore. I'm a beginner, so pretty far off from goal...so can't help you there. Also, I no longer drink, so you'll have to taket he advice of Pat on that one! Glad you are here, and read all the past posts you can...I learned so much here, and still do, every day! Cindy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneBean 3 Posted November 12, 2005 I read somewhere in my travels that the body can only absorb about 30 grams at a sitting - so paying extra for those mondo Protein shakes isn't worth the effort - probably not even for those body-builder types... I have seen people note any amount daily from 50-80 grams - so go with whatever your doc tells you for a daily total. :] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJChick 3 Posted November 12, 2005 One of the Clear liquids that I could have after surgery was coffee with skim milk that made me happy. Here's a link about Protein.... hope it helps http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=11160 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schel 0 Posted November 12, 2005 Thanks to all of you who have answered my questions. I will continue to read read & read. Schel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
