I need help. I'm freaking out and worrying waaay to much over this

[aubrie 6]

I don't know about your surgeon, but I'm not allowed to drink Protein Shakes. I'm required to eat solid food. The only time I'm allowed Protein Drinks is if I'm sick or the 24 hours after a fill. That fact would make your dilemma even harder for me. Do you eat fish or shellfish? My surgeon told me that was the very best source of Protein. Easily digested and lean. If you can't stand red meat, maybe you could do that???????? I have to say, I don't do a high protein and no carb diet. My doctor didn't recommend it. But the protein at every meal does in fact curb hunger and cravings for carbs.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

So, I'm just going to ask it.

I am a CARBAHOLIC ! ! ! WHAT am I going to do after this surgery? I am not a meat eater. I tried to eat some tuna today for lunch and about gagged. I'm that way with most meats, so I get very little Protein in (hence alot of reason I'm here :biggrin:

Help...I don't want to stop this process but I'm worried I'll only eat carbs and veggies. I do LOVE my veggies too.

Well, for many carbs are like an addiction and it's hard to stop. I was like you a great deal, my diet was mostly white carbs and little Protein. Sometimes you just have to change things to get to the ultimate goal. Today I eat a lot of fish and veggies. I don't eat white carbs because I can't stop if I do. For me it is all or none so I have to choose none.

[NancyJ1960 0]

I'm vegetarian and a major bread lover. Unfortunately most people aren't able to eat bread products after being banded. I definitely can't. So for carb cravings I use whole grain crackers (and measure out one serving size), and also South Beach bars (low carbs but feels like eating carbs!) I also drink alot of Protein Shakes. When you are filled up, you don't crave anything. If you aren't ready to give up alot of food, you might want to wait a bit. I cannot eat Pizza Crust, rice, breads/rolls, cake or muffins.