Protein

[nuddybuddy 0]

Hello all-I was banded Aug.8,2007. I have lost 38.2 from surgery day. I was seeing one doc. & he had me taking 2 Protein Shakes a day & 2oz meals 3 x a day & no Snacks. Now since he won't give me fills when I think I need them I am switching doc's & the new doc. said no Protein. He says no protein shakes & 1 cup meals 3 x a day plus snacks.(That you should be able to get enough protein in your meals & that no shakes because they are liquid) I just had my 2nd fill this past Mon. & still feel no restriction.(therefore I've been eating full meals & hope I haven't gained) I just want to know what your docs have said about protein. Thanks!!

[stacy73 2]

My doc says Protein for life-but on the flip side the point of the band is to be able to eat real food, smaller portions.. so I use my Protein Shakes a supplement to my three meals-use them as Snacks

[nuddybuddy 0]

Thanks, it just totally blows my mind how diff. docs have diff. views on the same exact surgery. Either we take the Protein or we don't, ya know!!

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

The idea behind no Protein shakes is because many need that "satisfied cuz I have food in my pouch" feeling. If you drink a Protein shake AND a full meal, that's not great.

Folks like me that use a Protein Shake in place of a meal instead of in addition to a meal, that's when the concept works. I can drink a Protein shake (Matrix and Water, no fruits, puddings, etc.) and I'm not hungry for hours. For me it works, for others it does not. They want actual food.< /p>

Docs differ just as much as patients do. What works for one does not work for another. We all need to find that balance that is right for us.