Frustrated

[ElfiePoo 109]

I would think more than one Protein shake a day would be defeating the purpose of the band. shakes, Soups, and creamy things like ice cream and pudding are "Slider Foods" and move quickly thru the band.

If I had the willpower to exist on just Protein Shakes and one small meal a day, I would have save $17,000 and not gotten the band....

Before I had surgery, I existed on Protein shakes through the day without any problems. They satisfied me and I was never hungry. My problem came when I sat down and actually ate real food. I couldn't stop with a normal amount of food...I'd eat a 2nd or even a 3rd helping. I could...and would...eat enough food for 3 grown people in one sitting and walk away from the table just comfortably full...not stuffed or ready to pop...just 'full'. The worst part was that within an hour or two I was looking for something to eat again.

So, for me, the band serves the purpose of stopping me long before I reach that point. Right now I still don't have restriction, so it's all will power...but as we all know, our willpower doesn't last long enough to do something about our weight permanently and I'm hoping I'll have restriction by the time mine caves.

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[greytz 4]

I believe everyone should do what works for them but for me Protein Shakes several times a day defeats my own personal purpose in getting the band. Solid Proteins and veggies are my food of choice and as far as I have been taught by my bariatric surgeon and the educational videos that came with my Allergan band, the band is meant for solids. That is the way I choose to use my band and what has been successful for me so far. I don't eat in between and I don't eat several times a day. I choose to eat twice a day and eat solids that fill me up and keep me full for awhile. I then drink my liquids in between keeping the proper time in between the meals. But, that said, I do what is suggested by my surgeon and what works for me only.

[greytz 4]

I believe everyone should do what works for them but for me Protein shakes several times a day defeats my own personal purpose in getting the band. Solid Proteins and veggies are my food of choice and as far as I have been taught by my bariatric surgeon and the educational videos that came with my Allergan band, the band is meant for solids. That is the way I choose to use my band and what has been successful for me so far. I don't eat in between and I don't eat several times a day. I choose to eat twice a day and eat solids that fill me up and keep me full for awhile. I then drink my liquids in between keeping the proper time in between the meals. But, that said, I do what is suggested by my surgeon and what works for me only.

By liquids, I am meaning Water and crystal light.

[ElfiePoo 109]

I believe everyone should do what works for them but for me Protein shakes several times a day defeats my own personal purpose in getting the band. Solid Proteins and veggies are my food of choice and as far as I have been taught by my bariatric surgeon and the educational videos that came with my Allergan band, the band is meant for solids. That is the way I choose to use my band and what has been successful for me so far. I don't eat in between and I don't eat several times a day. I choose to eat twice a day and eat solids that fill me up and keep me full for awhile. I then drink my liquids in between keeping the proper time in between the meals. But, that said, I do what is suggested by my surgeon and what works for me only.

That's the nice thing about the band...it works in a variety of ways and allows us to eat in a way we're comfortable with...but helps control the amount.

I'm comfortable with shakes during the day and I don't get hungry so it's not an issue that they 'slide' through. My danger time is in the evening and that's where I need the band to keep me from eating to excess.

If someone drinks shakes all day and struggles with hunger, it's not a good option for them.

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[ccweeks 0]

I am soooo with you, WalkingFool! I was starving at day 6. Today, I'm 17 days post-op and can eat many solid foods. I lost weight up until day 10, but haven't lost any since. I'm trying to eat well (sometimes I can do it, sometimes I don't).